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Coverage dated December 16, 2024

Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences

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Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems — better known as drones — say it can be tough to tell from miles away. But there are clues.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems — better known as drones — say it can be tough to tell from miles away. But there are clues.

  2. FOX 5 New York

    Is it a drone, plane or helicopter in the sky? Here's how to tell the difference (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems, better known as drones, say it can be tough to tell from miles away. But there are clues.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Is it a drone? A plane? Here’s how to tell the difference. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    How can you tell the difference between a drone, a plane, or something entirely different? We explain.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Up in the sky, is that a drone, a plane or a helicopter? Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems — better known as drones — say it can be tough to tell from miles away. But there are clues. A light in the sky at night can easily be misinterpreted, according to John Slaughter, director […]

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