Controversial bill allowing authorities to shoot down private drones heads to the president’s desk

The U.S. government will soon have authority to shoot down private drones considered a threat. Following a House vote in April, the Senate this week passed the FAA Reauthorization Act, which renews funding for the Federal Aviation Administration until 2023. SEE ALSO: SpaceX nails another rocket landing on its droneship It also aims to modernize aviation rules by making commercial flights more comfortable for disabled passengers and acting against privately owned drones. Specifically, section 160...