[leadin]The Federal Aviation Administration today announced recreational drone operators will be required to register their aircraft.[/leadin]
The announcement by the FAA came after increasing reports of drones interfering with commercial aircraft or even hindering firefighters at work.
“There can be no accountability if the person breaking the rules can’t be identified,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said at a news conference.
Hey US Government! I’m holding up my middle finger right now pointing in your direction. #Drones#quadcopters#Lawhttps://t.co/J2aicNoxHD
— Barnacules Nerdgasm (@Barnacules) October 19, 2015
The FAA needs a common-sense risk-based approach to #drones – mandatory registration is unlikely to be either.
— Jay Reding (@DroneLawMN) October 19, 2015