While the drone industry zooms, regulation lags

Name: While the drone industry zooms, regulation lags
Uploaded: 2015-01-08T01:53:42Z
Duration: P570S
Description: Professional and recreational uses for drones have driven a fast-growing industry, but safety and privacy laws are struggling to keep up. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on why everyone from farmers to football coaches are flying drones, and what challenges the government faces in regulating the unmanned aerial vehicles.

Clip: 01/07/2015 | 9m 30s

Professional and recreational uses for drones have driven a fast-growing industry, but safety and privacy laws are struggling to keep up. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on why everyone from farmers to football coaches are flying drones, and what challenges the government faces in regulating the unmanned aerial vehicles.

Aired: 01/07/15

Rating: NR

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While the drone industry zooms, regulation lags

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