Federal Rules Boost Drone Business

Ed Felten, deputy chief technology officer at the White House, said during the call that drones are becoming more advanced through the use of sensors and artificial intelligence that help them sense obstacles, making them a useful tool for government agencies to assess damage during emergencies. Felten added that drones are "still a nascent technology," so only state and local governments have passed privacy rules to govern the use of drones while the federal government considers broader regulation.