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FAA to Give Approval to Drone Use in Filming

Gregory S. McNeal, a contributor to Forbes, reports that the Federal Aviation Administration is going to approve the use of drones in Hollywood film-making: "In May, seven aerial photo and video production companies asked for regulatory exemptions (known as a 333 exemption) that would allow the film and television industry to use drones with FAA approval. Those seven companies and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), were asked by the FAA to develop the guidelines and safety procedures under which they planned to operate. The FAA reviewed those procedures and is expected to approve the drone-specific rules and standards that will enable Hollywood to be exempt from existing aviation regulations."