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    Explained: A US pilot program for unmanned aircraft

    Jun 04, 2018 3 minutes

    The United States Department of Transportation has picked 10 regional programs to help integrate unmanned aircraft into the airspace. The initiative aims to inform future federal regulations on drones. 

    Q: What’s happening?

    On May 9, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the selection of 10 state, local, and tribal governing bodies for participation in the Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program, a three-year initiative. The program will test a variety of drone programs as part of efforts

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