Lawmakers Think You Shouldn’t Drink and Drone
Officials in New Jersey are readying to ban use of drones while inebriated. Reuters reports that the bill, already approved by the state senate, will go to vote at the New Jersey Assembly next Monday.
The case against: The fast, spinning rotors on quadcopter drones can be vicious (just ask Enrique Iglesias). “It’s basically like flying a blender,” says aerial cinematographer John Sullivan to Reuters. And dangerous objects are usually best avoided under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
More seriously: The bill also seeks to outlaw other questionable drone practices, such as flying the aircraft above prisons or using them to chase animals.
Turbulent drone policies: Regulations governing drone use are changing fast. The New Jersey bill is part of a broader move: Reuters explains that “at least 38 states are considering restrictions on the devices this legislative year.” Meantime, the Trump administration has introduced policies to encourage drone innovation in the U.S.
Keep Reading
Most Popular
Large language models can do jaw-dropping things. But nobody knows exactly why.
And that's a problem. Figuring it out is one of the biggest scientific puzzles of our time and a crucial step towards controlling more powerful future models.
The problem with plug-in hybrids? Their drivers.
Plug-in hybrids are often sold as a transition to EVs, but new data from Europe shows we’re still underestimating the emissions they produce.
How scientists traced a mysterious covid case back to six toilets
When wastewater surveillance turns into a hunt for a single infected individual, the ethics get tricky.
Google DeepMind’s new generative model makes Super Mario–like games from scratch
Genie learns how to control games by watching hours and hours of video. It could help train next-gen robots too.
Stay connected
Get the latest updates from
MIT Technology Review
Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more.