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Drone Aviation's Tethered Drones in Compliance With Historic New FAA Commercial Drone Regulations
Drone Aviation's Tethered Drones in Compliance With Historic New FAA Commercial Drone Regulations.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nDrone Aviation's Tethered Drones in Compliance With Historic New FAA Commercial Drone Regulations\n\nDrone Aviation's Tethered Drones in Compliance With Historic New FAA Commercial Drone Regulations\n\n\nCompany Accelerates Production Schedule Following FAA Announcement\n\n JACKSONVILLE, FL--(Marketwired - June 22, 2016) - Drone Aviation Holding Corp. (OTCQX: DRNE) (\"DAC\" or \"Drone Aviation\"), a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, today announced it has accelerated the production schedule of the WATT line of tethered drones, investing in expanded inventory levels as a result of the historic announcement of the FAA's first operational rules allowing the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) into the National Air Space (NAS) for commercial purposes. The FAA rules include many guidelines believed to be beneficial for the safe operation of DAC's tethered drones, including the ability to operate a continuous flight up to 400 feet during daylight hours with a single operator maintaining direct line of sight of the drone at all times.The new rules are expected to have a positive impact for state entities exploring how to deploy drones to support first responders as well as commercial entities seeking to expand security for large public venues and commercial facilities. Furthermore, the new rules are expected to greatly facilitate the use of DAC's tethered drone technology for news gathering and infrastructure inspection applications. Coinciding with the new FAA rules taking effect in August, DAC plans to launch an \"Early Adopter Program\" with existing partners and potential customers in key vertical markets in an effort to aid in the evaluation and integration of the WATT into live environments in compliance with FAA rules.\"Today's announcement by the FAA is a momentous event for the aviation industry, something eagerly awaited by every stakeholder in the commercial market, including potential customers, operators and manufacturers,\" said Jay Nussbaum, Chairman and CEO of Drone Aviation Corp. \"The importance of the FAA announcement is that we, together with our potential customers, gain the ability to make more informed purchasing decisions supported by a clearer understanding of operating requirements. The new rules also validate our strategic approach to tethered drone development,...