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Drone Regulations Exposed Amid Public Anxieties

A drone operator flies his drone as Chinese drone maker DJI holds a demonstration to display an app that tracks a drone's registration and owner in Montreal

Recent reports of drone sightings in the Northeast have raised concerns about the lack of regulations and oversight in managing the increasing presence of drones in the skies. While federal authorities have downplayed the threat posed by these drones, the public and lawmakers are calling for more stringent measures to address the issue.

With sightings reported in multiple states and arrests made in connection with drone operations near restricted areas, questions have been raised about who is responsible for regulating these unmanned aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been working on integrating drones into the National Airspace System for almost a decade, but the recent surge in drone activities has highlighted the need for more robust regulations.

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