"Drones flying off the shelves" by Mae Anderson, Associated Press December 23, 2014
NEW YORK — Santa’s sleigh isn’t the only thing flying this holiday season.
Drones — flying devices that often carry cameras and can be navigated remotely by smartphones or controllers — have taken off as popular gifts because novices have become just as interested in them as serious hobbyists. The demand has grown as the industry and government work together to address safety concerns.
Best Buy expanded its selection from one last year to eight different models in stores and five more online because of rising demand....
It's now a ‘‘consumer electronics field,’’ despite the safety concerns.
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You got a permit for that thing?
Related:
"Alarmed by encounters between small drones and manned aircraft, industry officials are teaming up with the government and model aircraft hobbyists to launch a safety campaign. The campaign includes a website, knowbeforeyoufly.com, that advises recreational and commercial drone operators. The campaign was announced by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and the Small UAV Coalition, both industry trade groups, and the Academy of Model Aeronautics, which represents hobbyists, in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration. Retailers say small drones are flying off the shelves this Christmas season."
They were not in my sacks.
Also see: Drones Fined With U.S. Government
Time to set sail on this post.
