During a period in which use of unmanned aerial vehicles is becoming an accepted tool in various industries — from agricultural to entertainment to emergency services — local entrepreneurs, STEM educators and enthusiasts are expressing concern that recent state legislation may hamper expansion of drone capacity and even infringe on personal property rights.
The critics’ concern comes, no less, as Tennessee schools are offering cutting-edge aerospace education, rendering the legislation limiting UAVs usage as less-than-ideal timing.
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