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Dec 2024
26m 43s

Farewell, Murder Hornet | What FAA Regul...

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Officials say the invasive Asian giant hornet, with its menacing nickname, has been eradicated from the United States. Also, with drone sightings in the news, we take a look at the current laws and regulations around hobby and commercial drone operation. 
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