National Security

Feds announce test sites for drone aircraft

By Washington Examiner
Published December 30, 2013 5:00am ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Feds announce test sites for drone aircraft
This undated image provided by Amazon.com shows the so-called Prime Air unmanned aircraft project that Amazon is working on in its research and development labs. Drones have been mainly used by the military, but governments, businesses, farmers and others are making plans to join the market. (AP Photo/Amazon) | Uncredited

LAS VEGAS — The Federal Aviation Administration announced six states on Monday that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the unmanned aircraft’s march into U.S. skies.

The agency said Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia as states that will host research sites.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Associated Press Federal Aviation Administration