The Federal Aviation Administration has released long-anticipated new rules for commercial drone use bringing the era of drone journalism closer. States and cities are expected to pass additional rules. (Nieman Lab, June 21, 2016, by Matt Waite)
The rules include prohibitions on flights above 400 feet and flying over people or in restricted airspace. Drone operators must be 16 and pass a certification test. (TVNewsCheck, June 21, 2016, by Joan Lowy of The Associated Press)