WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. to examine the growth of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as “drones”, in the United States, including the potential economic benefits of drone operations, and the progress of steps taken to facilitate the development of the industry through the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-95). The hearing will include consideration of safety and privacy issues surrounding the operation of drones in the United States.
Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for webcast hearings, should contact Stephanie Gamache at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.
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Committee Members
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John Rockefeller
Chairman -
John Thune
Ranking Member
Testimony
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Michael Huerta
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Missy Cummings
Director, Humans and Autonomy LaboratoryDuke Institute for Brain Sciences, Duke University -
Henio Arcangeli
Vice President, Corporate Planning & New Business DevelopmentYamaha Motor Corporation, USA -
Chris Calabrese