CNN Cleared To Test UAVs for Newsgathering

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 10:23 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

CNN has become the first U.S. news organization to receive FAA approval to use drones (UAVs) for newsgathering and reporting.
CNN is partnering with the Georgia Tech Research Institute to test camera-equipped drones, providing data that will help the FAA develop rules for commercial UAV use.
This initiative is part of the FAA's broader effort to safely integrate UAV technology for various commercial activities, including newsgathering, into the national airspace system, prioritizing safety and non-interference.

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CNN has become the first news organization in the United States approved to use UAVs for reporting after the FAA granted the cable news network a special flight exemption.

CNN is partnering with the Georgia Tech Research Institute to test camera-equipped drones for newsgathering and reporting. The FAA will analyze data from the tests to help the agency develop rules for using commercial UAVs.