First, -1 to Yahoo for disabling zoom on mobile devices. On drones - I have yet to see the FAA (or anyone else) address separation between manned VFR traffic a

First, -1 to Yahoo for disabling zoom on mobile devices. On drones - I have yet to see the FAA (or anyone else) address separation between manned VFR traffic and drones. VFR traffic maintains separation by "see and be seen". In other words, you look out the window for nearby traffic. Will drones have image recognition to detect nearby traffic?, I highly doubt it. Another way of separation is using the aircraft's transponder. But this won't necessarily work as not all aircraft have transponders. Many older GA aircraft do not even have an electrical system (other than the magneto spark plug system). A transponder is not required in class D, E, G airspace below 10,000 feet and 30 NM from a primary class B airport. The majority of the US is class E airspace. I'm also curious if all these drones will have a transponder (heavy given the battery usage). The other way around is for the manned aircraft visually see a drone. Given the size of the drones, it will be very hard. Also, will drones have anti-collision lights? Just like any new industry, safety regulations are enacted in response to incidents. I predict we'll have a few mid-air drone to airplane collisions in the 10-15 years. Once that happens we'll see better regulation.