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New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay

Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Lawmakers want to boost Coast Guard’s land-based drone program to interdict more drugs

Spearheaded by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would allocate $5 million in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 for additional long-range maritime patrol aircraft within the Coast Guard’s land-based unmanned aircraft system program.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

Man-portable, multi-tool drones coming to ground troops near you

The potential of man-portable drones for ground troops is enormous.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

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