ICAO CONFERENCE DEBATES DEVELOPMENT OF DETAILED GLOBAL REGULATIONS FOR DRONES

AIR navigation officials from around the world have gathered to discuss how to better control pilot-less aircraft, while companies and governments ponder the benefits and risks of drones. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) staged the first global Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Symposium, at its headquarters in Montréal, Canada, between March 23 and 25.Delegates heard how ICAO planned to continue developing technical rules and guidance to reduce the safety risks posted by RPAS.Stephen Creamer, appointed director, at ICAO’s air ...


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