FAA drone ban extended 30 miles beyond DC
http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/dc/2015/12/28/dc-drone-ban-30-miles/77993596/
Area drone hobbyists are disturbed about recent emails
announcing the extension of FAA's "no drone zone" deeper into
Virginia and Maryland in a 30 mile radius beyond the District.
"So, anyone who flies drones or RC airplanes or anything within
30 miles of DC is now officially grounded," said hobbyist Cyrus
Phillips.. "That came out on Christmas Day." He said the notice
effectively closes the Capital Area Soaring Association and all
other hobbyist parks within 30-miles.
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The FAA is pandering to politicians. RC/flying clubs have been active in
the DC area for generations. This kind of blanket ban is the FAA
equivalent of Trump's demand to keep all Muslims from entering the
country. And just as moronic.
--Lauren--
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