An award-winning team of North Carolina high-school students are flying their drone concept into the world of law enforcement. Students at Gaston Early College High in Gastonia, N.C. won the region’s first Cyber Drones Expo last week for Best Business Presentation for a conceptual design that would help campus police do their job better. “They could use the drone for many … [Read more...] about High School Teams Design Drones of the Future
Education
Virginia College Launches Public-Safety Drone Program
A Virginia-based community college is hopping on the drone-training bandwagon to help public-safety agencies embrace technology. Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville received a Blanket Certificate of Waiver/Authorization this past week from the FAA to “conduct research and development of aircraft and sensors, including unmanned aerial vehicles, for public … [Read more...] about Virginia College Launches Public-Safety Drone Program
Attorney Rupprecht on 333 Exemptions for Education (and a workaround)
At the Drone Educator's Conference held at Cal Poly recently, Jonathan Rupprecht gave a presentation on Drone Law for Education. The focus of the presentation was on FAA 333 exemptions, what the requirements are and how to meet them. Mr. Rupprecht has extensive experience with legal issues related to drone technology. His presentation was comprehensive in scope. He … [Read more...] about Attorney Rupprecht on 333 Exemptions for Education (and a workaround)
DJI’s Durscher Emphasizes Drones Doing Good
Romeo Durscher, Director of Education at DJI, gave the keynote address at the Drone Educators Conference held at Cal Poly Pomona this past week end. While the conference was focused on the various careers available in the drone industry, Mr. Durscher took a somewhat wider view in his opening remarks. His comments touched not only on career opportunities, but also on how … [Read more...] about DJI’s Durscher Emphasizes Drones Doing Good
Skyward Webinar: How to Run a Successful Drone Operation
Sponsored by Skyward If your business is pioneering commercial drone applications in the U.S., there’s a good chance that you’ve already requested and been granted a 333 exemption from the FAA. This is the first step to flying commercial drones legally in the U. It’s essential—but it’s also the bare minimum. A 333 Exemption Is No Guarantee of a Professional Drone … [Read more...] about Skyward Webinar: How to Run a Successful Drone Operation
