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Essay / Drones: The future of drones is the future - 1580
In the very near future, drones will fill the skies. According to the FAA, “Congress directed the FAA to revise regulations and open the skies to private drones by 2015” (FAA, 2013). According to the FAA, it issued a statement on December 30, 2013 announcing its intention to integrate unmanned aircraft (FAA) systems. It will be the largest and most complex air traffic system in the world, consisting of 18,000 airports, 750 air traffic control facilities and 4,500 air navigation facilities. The FAA has decided to select six test sites to conduct research and development to ensure safe integration into the airspace. The six locations are: University of Alaska, State of Nevada, New York Griffiss International Airport, North Dakota Department of Commerce, Texas A&M University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia