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Drones Are Here And Farmers Are Starting To Get It
The idea behind Agriculture and Space Day was to make sure everyone appreciated just how much space technologies contributed to…
Do We Need Drone Evolution or Devolution?
Which method will get commercial drones flying first? Waiting for the federal government to evolve workable drone rules or devolving federal authority to the states to see if the states can move faster?
Input Sought on Aligning US/Canadian Unmanned and Driverless Regulations
The United States government is seeking insights into how it can reduce the regulatory load on the unmanned aviation and…
EagleView Technologies Deploys UAS to Capture Imagery after Hurricane Michael
Last Thursday, less than 18 hours after Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle, EagleView Technologies deployed its unmanned aircraft system…
Japan-based Terra Drone Acquires Significant Stake in Inkonova
Terra Drone, a global commercial drone technology company, has acquired a significant stake in Swedish aerial robotics for underground mining…
FAA Seeks Comments on Fire-Starting Drone
Aviation regulators are asking for public comment on an exemption for a drone that would, while in flight, release ping…
Hexagon Provides Newly Integrated Solutions and Platforms
Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence division (Hexagon PI) is pleased to welcome AutonomouStuff following the completion of the acquisition as announced by…
State Farm Receives Waiver from FAA for Hurricane Florence Response
State Farm recently received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over people…
8 Ways Drones will Respond to Hurricane Florence
Last year, hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria served as a giant beta test allowing the unmanned systems industry to give…
Microdrones Continues Global Growth with Australian Expansion
This month, Microdrones expanded its global footprint, with dedicated resources to support Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The…
Wind Borne
Inspired by both sailboats and the wandering albatross the wind-powered UNAv can theoretically travel thousands of miles. Drones are increasingly taking…
Extracting Forensic Data From Drones
A new online database can help law enforcement glean precious details from drones. The dream that drones may one day…
Drones Detect Radiation
Equipped with the right sensors, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can help determine radiation levels after incidents in nuclear facilities as…
Emphasis on Community – IPP Virginia
The Virginia team, led by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority, plans to develop safe, effective procedures that can be…
Close Up: Drone Inspection From Fences to Tailfins – IPP Tennessee
Tennessee’s IPP team will hammer out the details of using drones for facility and plane inspection including how to safely…
Focus on BVLOS and Flights Over People – IPP North Dakota
Led by the state’s Department of Transportation, the North Dakota IPP team will work with CNN, law enforcement and Xcel…
