Most drones will need to be equipped so they can be identified remotely by law enforcement officials.
The final rules announced Monday by the
Drones are the fastest-growing segment in all of transportation, with more than 1.7 million under registration, according to the
However, the widespread commercial use of the machines has developed far more slowly than many advocates expected. Amazon.com founder
There have been several tests and limited uses.
Also last year, Google sister company
And this past August,
For drone supporters impatient with the pace of adoption, regulatory hurdles are a leading complaint. Currently, operators who want to fly a drone over people or at night need a waiver from the
The new rules will require that drones used at night include flashing lights that can be seen up to three miles away. Operators will need special training. Small drones flying over people cannot have rotating parts capable of cutting skin.
The rules covering flights over people and at night will take effect in about two months. They finalize proposed rules issued last year.
All drones that must be registered with the
Drone manufacturers will have 18 months to begin making drones with remote ID, and operators will have one year after that to start using drones with remote ID.
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