Government removes certification requirement for some drone operations
The government has scrapped certification requirements for certain drone uses to benefit farmers, but safety advocates warn of collision risks.
The government has removed the certification requirement for some drone operations, saying the move will allow farmers to use the technology more freely. Critics argue the change increases the risk of drones straying off course and causing harm to people.
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Government scraps certification requirement for some drone operations
The government says it is freeing up farmers to use drones more but critics say it increases the chance that a machine could veer off and kill someone.