CNN gets federal OK to test-fly drones for news gathering

The Washington Times: CNN announced its executives have struck a deal with federal regulators to put drones in the sky for news-gathering purposes — for now on a test basis.

“[We hope the agreement will] safely integrate unmanned news-gathering technology and operating procedures into the National Airspace System,” said Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Michael Huerta, Newsmax reported. “Unmanned aircraft offer news organizations significant opportunities.”

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