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U.S. Is Lagging on Commercial UAS, Witnesses Tell Senate

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA would like the FAA to expedite commercial use of its RMax unmanned helicopter in the U.S. (Photo: Yamaha)

January 16, 2014

The U.S. lags other countries in allowing commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), delaying a substantial economic opportunity, witnesses told a Senate hearing on January 15. Some senators questioned the reasons behind the delay; others expressed concern over privacy rights at the hearing, which was held to consider both safety and privacy issues.

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