Many types of companies are hoping to use a high-flying technology called drones. Drones are small airplanes or helicopters. They are flown by remote control. Drones have no pilot. They are often used in situations that are too dangerous for a plane with a pilot. The U.S. military has been using drones in war to fight enemies. Now, many different kinds of companies hope to use drones. Setting Up Rules
Drone expert Rachel Stohl said drones can be used for just about anything. Still, very few companies are using drones right now. The U.S. government has not allowed them to. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government group that is in charge of airplanes and airports. The FAA has been very slow to allow companies to use drones. Only police and research groups have been allowed to use the small aircraft so far. The FAA is working on a plan for drones. It wants to allow more people to use them, but it has to set up some rules first. The group is supposed to find a way to allow drones before 2015. It may take even longer, a government official said. Smaller, Cheaper, SaferDrones are a challenge for the FAA. Traditional airplanes and helicopters come in standard shapes and sizes. They are used for common jobs. Drones can come in any shape and size. They can also be used for almost anything. Drones can solve problems for many different types of companies. They are often smaller and cheaper than traditional aircraft. They can go into areas that are too dangerous for people. Many people need high-quality photos taken from the air, Cummings said. Farmers could use drones, so could movie directors, mapmakers and people trying to save wildlife. Making Movies, Throwing FootballsDrones could also fly above bridges and tunnels to make sure they are safe. It is a cheap and safe way to see things from above, Cummings said. Some businesses have begun using drones and many more are considering it. Some movies have used drones to film some scenes. Oil companies want to use drones to search for oil. The Washington Nationals baseball team used a small drone to take pictures of the team. College football teams use drones in practice. Fresno State has a drone fly behind a player during drills. The drone gives the players "a unique perspective,” coach Tim DeRuyter said.
43 Comments
noah
1/5/2015 11:27:41 pm
i think they should take cameras off for other peoples privacy
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bunny
1/8/2015 12:19:42 am
i agree people spy
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Ty
1/6/2015 11:34:36 pm
I liked it but I'd like more info about the different types of drones.
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pinkfluffybutts
1/7/2015 11:25:34 pm
watch out for planes and shot guns
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TURBO
1/8/2015 12:22:09 am
You`re right.
pink smurfs
1/8/2015 12:23:32 am
Well you don`t want to get shot down.But somewhat did that.So yea washout.
brayden24
1/9/2015 04:58:44 am
rrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeaaaaaalllllllyyyyyy
Izabella
1/6/2015 11:55:40 pm
I think it need to be black
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bunny ema
1/9/2015 04:59:19 am
no pink
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Javon
1/6/2015 11:56:26 pm
I think it was interesting because it would be cool for compneies to use it was vare good. I would like a drown
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Jaden
1/6/2015 11:56:52 pm
I think that the FAA should let more people use drones.
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TURBO
1/8/2015 12:23:22 am
YES
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Seth
1/6/2015 11:57:48 pm
I think it's good that the U.s. Army is using drones
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Giselle
1/6/2015 11:58:50 pm
Drones are cool
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Jase
1/6/2015 11:59:30 pm
I think the title didn't have much to do with story. It was an amazing story. I would love to see the football plays!
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Kylee
1/6/2015 11:59:33 pm
It very interesting
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Andrea
1/7/2015 12:01:28 am
I liked the story but the title is misleading. Yea drones
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Merr
1/7/2015 12:27:53 am
I don't think they should keep the cameras on there I need my PRIVACY. So do other people and kids
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J man
1/7/2015 12:30:27 am
I think we should use drones cause we can watch baseball games kc
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LPH
1/7/2015 12:36:45 am
Drones are cool, but kids should be supervised when they are using them. Only people over the age eighteen should be able to make them.People under the age of eighteen should not be able to sell them personally.People should be trained and have a license,people should also have to take there lisence to police
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Hannah ...................................
1/7/2015 11:25:33 pm
Do not fliy it ofer pepoles hous
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snoopy doopy caden
1/8/2015 12:19:20 am
That is cool to have a drone for the army.
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swag master
1/8/2015 12:20:03 am
I think everyone should get a drone they look really cool!!!
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homeiy
1/8/2015 12:23:21 am
army plans are cool
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cool master
1/8/2015 12:23:55 am
I say drones should be in Mcpherson for dangerous stuff
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little billy
1/8/2015 11:27:49 pm
it was interesting!!!!!!
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Thing.1 and Thing.2
1/8/2015 11:30:54 pm
This article was very interesting and provided lots of information on the use of drones. The FAA has made the right decision to allow drones so far. The future is coming and it has arrived.I like drones but they should not be able to fly so high that they can go into a baseball or football stadium. People flying the drones should have to notify the FAA or the community while using a drone in city limits.
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The stalkers
1/8/2015 11:32:26 pm
We think that drones should be only in the country because they are dangerous and they could be used for bad purposes! But then we also think that drones are good because they help sports teams and others!
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Zoe and Ashlyn
1/8/2015 11:58:30 pm
We think that drones should not spy on people because first,you do not know they are there.
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Maleah&Shaylyn
1/9/2015 12:28:32 am
Cool but also scary at the same time because what if the drone blew up all their footi
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the EJMK's
1/9/2015 12:39:17 am
E=I think you should do camoflage but only for army uses. M=They should make sure people have permission and have child proof locks on the drones so kids can't get into them for safety.K=I don't think they should have drones in city limits it could get out of control.
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trea dykes swag
1/9/2015 04:23:32 am
the U.S. military has been using drones in war to fight enemies.
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Grace and Caitlyn
1/9/2015 04:26:00 am
The FAA only allows drones to fly below 400 ft. They must be at least 5 miles away from an airport.
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trea dykes swag
1/9/2015 04:26:31 am
The U.S. military has been using drones in war to fight enemies
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brayden24
1/9/2015 04:52:50 am
pakastan
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lacey
1/9/2015 04:27:47 am
The football team uses a drones for practice!
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punchinggiant
1/9/2015 04:29:31 am
In the U.S. military has used drones to fight in war.
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bilybob
1/9/2015 04:30:25 am
it quickt explode to pieces
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bunny Ema
1/9/2015 04:56:18 am
For girls like me a drone is awesome because it would deliver everything to me!
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Ava Girl
1/9/2015 04:59:26 am
This looks sooooooo cool!!!!!!! I'd like one someday, but I have enough video games. :P
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boss31
1/15/2015 12:28:04 am
i need one they should be aloud in mcpherson
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horselover100%Xinfinity
1/15/2015 12:28:35 am
I think that drones should be allowed every where.
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