(Bloomberg) -- Some drone industry representatives are reacting cautiously to plans by the Obama administration to combat a growing safety threat by requiring buyers to register their drones with the government.
The U.S. Transportation Department is creating a task force of public and private members to recommend how to keep tabs on the swelling number of private drone operators, Secretary Anthony Foxx said at a press conference in Washington. In hopes of beating the expected holiday sales rush, Foxx asked the task force to complete its work by Nov. 20 and finalize the requirement before Christmas.
“Registering unmanned aircraft will help build a culture of accountability and responsibility, especially with new users who have no experience operating in the U.S. aviation system,” Foxx said. “It will help protect public safety in the air and on the ground.”
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