Concerns raised over measure restricting drone use

Published February 21, 2013 1:56am ET



SEATTLE (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources wants to test the use of drones to combat wildfires this year.

But an agency official testified before senators Wednesday that a bill proposing strict regulations on the purchase and use of unmanned aerial vehicles could hinder their plans.

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