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Hollywood Firms Allowed to Use Camera-Equipped Drones

HeadlineSep 26, 2014

U.S. aviation regulators have taken a major step toward expanding the use of commercial drones. The Federal Aviation Administration will allow six Hollywood companies to use drones equipped with cameras on film and TV sets. Before Thursday, the only approved use of commercial drones was in the Arctic wilderness.

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