By Angela Haggerty

Six television and movie firms have been granted permission by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the use of drones to shoot scenes.

The move signals a loosening of strict rules around drone use within US airspace, although the FAA ruling does still require an inspection of any aircraft before flight and a ban on operating the devices at night.

US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx was quoted by the BBC as saying: “Today’s announcement is a significant milestone in broadening commercial UAS use while ensuring we maintain our world-class safety record in all forms of flight.

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Source: The Drum