U.N. Aviation Arm Seeks to Establish Global Drone Guidelines

Andy Pasztor for The Wall Street Journal:  Prompted by the proliferation of drones, international aviation authorities on Friday will kick off a first-of-its-kind symposium soliciting industry ideas about potential global operating standards.

The two-day event in Montreal, sponsored by the aviation arm of the United Nations, isn’t likely to produce specific rules or even a consensus around general principles. Full Article:

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