Drones – strictly speaking, ‘multicopters’ – are ubiquitous now. We see them in the news, behind the camera filming aerial footage, and more frequently in parks. There is something thrilling about zooming through the air, controlling the futuristic device from your mobile phone.
They’re like animals, too, twitching and purring as you adjust the throttle. Some even have eyes, their beady cameras tuned in to record. No matter your budget, there’s definitely something here for adults or kids alike.
States should take action to regulate drones when federal rules fail to address their concerns, one California lawmaker said Tuesday.
Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration opened its consumer drone registry to keep track of the devices amid some potentially hazardous flights.
