Amazon Gets FAA Certificate To Experiment With Drones
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NEW YORK (CBSMiami/AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Amazon's use of unmanned aircraft for research and training.
The administration issued the online retailer a certificate to experiment with drones.
The FAA said Thursday that under the provisions of the certificate, the flights must be conducted at 400 feet or below during daylight hours. The drone must also remain within the line of sight of the pilot and observer. The person flying the aircraft, meanwhile, must have a private pilot's certificate and current medical certification.
Amazon.com Inc. must also provide monthly data to the FAA on the number of flights conducted, pilot duty time per flight, unusual hardware or software malfunctions and other information.
The Seattle company had asked the FAA for permission to fly drones for package deliveries last July.
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