USA TODAY – The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday the sites where researchers will develop and test drones to fly safely in the same skies as commercial airliners.
Congress ordered the agency to establish the test sites as part of a goal to have unmanned aircraft share the skies with passenger planes by the end of 2015.
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Geography, climate, the use of airspace and safety were among the factors that FAA considered in selecting the sites from 25 applicants. The sites chosen are expected to attract economic development. The Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, projected the industry will create 100,000 jobs and generate $82 billion in economic activity in the decade after the aircraft are allowed in general airspace.
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