What Happened
Proposed Regulation Sparks Concern Among Journalists And Civil Liberties Groups
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule that would allow critical infrastructure locations to request restrictions on drone flights, sparking concerns among journalists and civil liberties groups. The proposed rule, which is currently open for public comment, may limit the use of drones for newsgathering purposes, according to the National Press Photographers Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. The FAA must balance the need to protect national security with the First Amendment rights of journalists, as reported by Quill.