Italian Authority Awards First Commercial UAV Permit
In 2012, the Anteos quadcopter was awarded the first commercial UAV permit in Italy, according to its manufacturer. (Photo: Aermatica)
In 2012, the Anteos quadcopter was awarded the first commercial UAV permit in Italy, according to its manufacturer. (Photo: Aermatica)

A manufacturer of small UAVs said it was awarded the first permit from the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (Enac) to operate a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in non-segregated airspace. Aermatica, of Venegono Superiore, Italy, said it obtained the permit for its Anteos RPA, a battery-powered quadcopter.