Sen. Charles Schumer Calls For Feds To Speed Up Regulations For Drones

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Describing New York City as the “Wild West” for drone activity, Sen. Charles Schumer called on federal officials Sunday to speed up regulations for the small, remote-controlled aircraft.

Schumer said drones pose a threat to safety and privacy. They have interfered with airspace, been used to spy on people and been used to deliver drugs, the New York Democrat said.

“This year, a drone was caught flying into a maximum security prison in South Carolina carrying marijuana,” Schumer told reporters, including WCBS 880’s Ginny Kosola and 1010 WINS’ Glenn Schuck.

The senator said drones have gained in popularity since a court case limited the federal government’s ability to regulate their use.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/03/sen-charles-schumer-calls-for-federal-rules-on-drone-use/