The FAA might require licenses for commercial drones

The FAA might require licenses for commercial drones
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The Wall Street Journal reports that the Federal Aviation Administration is set to announce new regulations about commercial drones.

Unnamed sources familiar with the ruling told the Journal that drone operators may need pilot licenses, and commercial drone flights will only be allowed during daylight hours. Sources also reported that commercial drone flights will need to be below 400 feet in the air and within sight of the control person.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.