The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become somewhat of an international oasis for drone users amid a desert of often confusing -- even harmful -- national regulations elsewhere. The emirate continued its dedication to fostering UAV growth this week, announcing 20 semi-finalists for the annual Drones for Good Award – a competition “dedicated to transforming these exciting … [Read more...] about Semi-Finalists Announced in UAE Drones for Good
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Drones Set Info Free in North Korea
Smuggling drugs into a prison by drone? Bad idea. Smuggling banned information into a totalitarian nation via UAV? Good idea. A human-rights group has found a way to possible circumvent the tight net preventing outside information from reaching North Koreans who are fed a steady stream of misinformation from dictator Kim Jong Un’s propaganda machine. Led by North Korean … [Read more...] about Drones Set Info Free in North Korea
More Colleges Ramp Up Drone Programs
It’s no surprise that drone career options are taking off. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International estimates the burgeoning UAV tech sector may create 100,000 jobs and $82 billion in economic benefit by 2025. While the stats are optimistic, the question remains for high school graduates: “How Do I Get Quality Drone Training?” For a growing number of … [Read more...] about More Colleges Ramp Up Drone Programs
UAV Coach Launches A Drone Boot Camp
UAV Coach, a drone blog and online community, recently launched a 6-part drone training course. The 90-minute video and text-based course is geared towards brand new and beginner pilots who want to break into the industry and hone their flight skills. By being based online, students can get the information they need from anywhere in the World as long as they have an … [Read more...] about UAV Coach Launches A Drone Boot Camp
How We Really Feel About Drones: UNLV Study Shows Surprising Results
Researchers at the University of Las Vegas' Center for Crime and Justice Policy have published the results of a nationwide web survey, studying public perception and acceptance of aerial drones. The study, which surveyed 636 adult US residents, reveals how Americans really feel about drones hovering over football games or delivering stuff to their doors. The survey shows … [Read more...] about How We Really Feel About Drones: UNLV Study Shows Surprising Results
