Administrator who was asked about the rulemaking process for drones. The house aviation subcommittee hearing is chaired by new jersey congressman. The Sub Committee will come to order. Thank you for being here. Members may be permitted to sit with the Sub Committee and are here for testimony and to ask question. Without object and we will start. We look forward to hearing from various stakeholders on a very important subject in our nation. Unmanned Aircraft Systems represent the latest frontier in aviation technology. While still a new industry, they are already contributing to our economy and changing how businesses do business. Across the country we see use for a myriad of operations from surveying, photography, safety inspection, medical delivery and search and rescue. With each new use, businesses and and commercial users can save time, money and lives. Like any other new technology, they bring new challenges as well. In the past year pilots have reported sightings of drones near a
Professor of aeronautics at stamford university. Deputy administer whitaker, you are recognized for your statemen statement. Chairman lobiondo, members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to discuss could you pull your mic closer. To discuss Unmanned Aircraft. The popularity and variety of Unmanned Aircraft having increased dramatically. Many uses are becoming commonplace today including surveying agriculture and evaluating damage caused by natural disasters. Uas play an increasingly Important Role in Law Enforcement, firefighting and border protection. At the same time, the demand for recreational drones has exceeded anyones expectations. This demand is driven in large part by individuals who are completely new do the aviation experience. They are not necessarily the traditional model airplane operators, members of clubs who follow safety guidelines and rules. These entrants are unaware they are operating in shared airspace. The proliferation of sma
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