Senator to introduce proposal for mandatory drone geofencing
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is to introduce a proposal soon that aims to make geofencing of drones mandatory, following a number of reports of close shaves between the unmanned aircraft and regular planes.
The geofencing of drones would use GPS and other technology to impose geographical limits on their movement.
Schumer said Wednesday he would propose an amendment as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill that must move through Congress this fall, to require manufacturers to have in place geofencing technology "or other similar solutions" on all drones to prevent them from flying in prohibited zones like airports.
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