FAA starts testing its drone safety app

Back in May, the Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to test an app for drone hobbyists that’ll ensure they’re flying in approved airspace. The mobile software appears to be on schedule as B4UFLY is now in closed beta for iOS. Up to 1,000 UAV users will test the app that’s primarily aimed at keeping you informed about which areasare safe to fly. In addition to interactive maps, the software serves up location-based status alerts and sorts future flight plans.

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