mandag 3. februar 2014

UAV - Amerikansk by til FAA: Screw you

NH city ignores FAA, uses drone for video
Nashua, NH, is using a video featuring aerial views to promote the community. The problem is that it was shot by a company using a civilian drone without a special certificate from the Federal Aviation Authority, and that's not legal.

The video features startling views of the state's second largest city, including a close-up of the golden eagle on top of City Hall. It's posted on the Nashua Dares website, where it is being used as part of the city's branding program.

According to an FAA website, the use of drones for commercial purposes is strictly limited, citing safety concerns. A special certificate is required, and as very few are granted, more and more drones are taking to the air legally or not.

The video was shot by New Sky Productions under a contract to produce two short videos about the city, at a cost of $7,000, according to an article in the Nashua Telegraph. The company was hired because of its ability to shoot drone videos.

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