Just Got a Drone for the Holidays? Check Out These Important Safety Tips First

The Federal Aviation Administration has a few words of warning for anyone who unwrapped a drone this holiday season. Drones were a popular holiday gift this year -- Statista estimates that Americans spent $1.2 million on the airborne machines in 2017 -- but they're also prone to crashes and accidents in the hands of amateur pilots. The FAA set out to curtail those mishaps with a video posted on Monday. If you receive a #drone this #holidayseason, you're now part of the #aviation community. Learn how to be a #safe #drone #pilot with these basic #FAA safety tips.