Exceptions Being Considered for Drone Ops
Movie producers may soon see the green light for use

The FAA announced on June 2 that seven aerial photo and video production companies are seeking regulatory exemptions that would allow the film and television industry to use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the first time. If the requests, which are supported by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), are granted, there could be useful economic benefits as the agency begins to address the demand for commercial UAS operations and how to balance them with safety concerns. The companies that filed petitions are independent aerial cinematography specialists that collectively developed the exemption requests in the hope of convincing the FAA that their use of UAS can be safe.