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Drones Persuasive Speech

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Thesis: Drones have become very well known to its many uses for the general public, military, and the police force. I strongly believe that we should be allowed to run drones in local airspace with many safely practices as well with little government interference. Intro: Drones range from small to a life size planes and there are a plethora of ways to use them. The question the FAA has been dealing with since the evolution of drones are three main questions; are they safe, will they interfere with manned aircraft, and what will people do with the onboard cameras. Drones started with the military and are now are in the hands of individuals and small business. I will explain why it is a great idea to let drones fly in local airspace and the …show more content…

If you spend thousands on a drone I’m sure you will follow the rules to prevent being fined or crashing your drone. The FAA states the following general rules for personal use of drones “Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles, keep the aircraft within visual line of sight at all times, remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations, don't fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the airport and control tower before flying, don't fly near people or stadiums, don't fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs, don't be careless or reckless with your unmanned , aircraft – you could be fined for endangering people or other aircraft”(FAA). On the other hand the FAA is allowing drones for professional use for business, but before they get the drone in the air there are a few steps to take. The FAA requires “FAA airworthiness certificate and operate pursuant to FAA rules. In both cases you would also need an FAA Certificate of Authorization”. (FAA) The FAA makes sure the pilot’s, manned aircraft, and people on the ground are safe at all times. Flying drones take a mature and responsible person to use them properly. The FAA considers a drone for business under the following conditions. “Selling photos or videos taken from a UAS, using UAS to provide contract services, such as industrial

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