FAA approves waiver that will allow CNN to fly Snap drone over crowds, bringing potential positive implications for other commercial drone uses, such as deliveries

Briefing

FAA approves waiver that will allow CNN to fly Snap drone over crowds, bringing potential positive implications for other commercial drone uses, such as deliveries

October 19, 2017

Briefing
  • Drone Waiver – U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved new waiver, allowing media company CNN to conduct routine drone flights over crowds above 150 feet for news gathering
  • Implication – Opens opportunities for other commercial drone waivers approving drone flights above people, such as for media, film, insurance, and deliveries
  • Drone Safety Features – Breaks apart to smaller pieces in event of crash, encases four rotors to prevent injuries, limits flights with geofencing, allows drones to return if it encounters a problem, and applies multiple warning systems in case battery runs low
  • FAA Waiver Grants – FAA granted 1,100 drone waivers on case-by-case basis and 300 authorizations to fly over areas with manned aircraft as part of response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria

Accelerator
Drones

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices
Evolved Distribution Channels

Sector
Information Technology, Media and Entertainment

Organization
Time Warner Inc., U.S. Federal Aviation Administration

Source

Original Publication Date
October 18, 2017

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