It really interesting to make note of the different approaches that are used to solve problems. In this case university research seeks to learn how to teach a drone how to travel though a confined space by emulating the flight patterns of birds and bees. There are different approaches to solve the problem of flying in a confined space and this one uses an approach called … [Read more...] about Teaching Drones to Travel in Small spaces by Watching the Birds and the Bees
Journalism
FAA Grants Flight Over People Waiver to Advertising Company Civitasnow
It isn't a life-saving application, but it is an additional step forward for drone regulations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that they have granted a Part 107 waiver to Columbus, OH advertising firm Civitasnow to fly the helium-filled Aerotain Skye tethered drone over people. Swiss-based Aerotain says that the Aerotain Skye is not only marketing magic … [Read more...] about FAA Grants Flight Over People Waiver to Advertising Company Civitasnow
CNN Receives Part 107 Waiver for Operations Over People
Media giant CNN has received a first-of-its-kind Part 107 waiver from the FAA to fly small drones over people. According to a CNN statement, the approval represents an industry milestone because the company's latest waiver will enable real-world UAS operations over people for the first time. CNN Granted Waiver to Use Vantage Robotics UAS Over People It's certainly a step … [Read more...] about CNN Receives Part 107 Waiver for Operations Over People
Measure to Provide Drone Service Solutions s Broadcast News Operations
Measure, a provider of drone services to enterprise customers, has introduced a training, equipment and support toolkit designed for broadcast news organizations that seek to use their own crews for drone-based newsgathering. The toolkit is an option to Measure's turnkey broadcast news service, giving media and broadcast companies the option to outsource all drone operations to … [Read more...] about Measure to Provide Drone Service Solutions s Broadcast News Operations
Editing Software – Make the Most of Your Drone Photography
So you've spent the day capturing awesome sights from above with your drone. Now, whether it's for fun or for a professional purpose, you'll need decent editing software to make the most of your footage. We've come up with a few programs you might want to try out. Clearly, not all software packages were created equal. But each pilot will have individual preferences, and you … [Read more...] about Editing Software – Make the Most of Your Drone Photography
