Embry-Riddle Study Examines Drone, Aircraft Close Calls
A new study by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers examined near-midair collisions between drones and aircraft.
A light aircraft in flight near a drone.
This image, showing a small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS or drone) flying dangerously close to an airplane, was captured as part of testing conducted jointly by researchers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Oklahoma State University in 2019. (Photo: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)

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