Okay folks. Time for a pop quiz. First question: What's the difference between a camera-equipped drone, and a CCTV camera? If you're Sweden's highest court, the answer is “nothing”. It just ruled that camera drones should be treated as surveillance cameras, and therefore require the user to possess a permit if they want to fly them in a public place. Drone enthusiasts can get a permit from the local County Administrative Board – for a fee. There's no guarantee they'll approve of the request though. If local officials feel as though public privacy outweighs the benefit the user get from using their drone, they will deny the request. The ruling makes…
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