Nevada Brainiacs Ask FAA to Bend Skies for Desert Research Shenanigans
Published Date: 1/30/2025
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The Desert Research Institute, part of Nevada’s higher education system, asked the FAA for special permission to skip some aviation rules. This change could help their research work without messing with safety or costs. The FAA wants everyone to know about this and join the conversation before any decisions are made.
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