Guest post by Tero Heinonen, Sharper Shape Inc.— When drone technology first came on the scene, hobbyists and military personnel were the only ones paying attention. But now, the use of commercial drones is on the rise, and they are surprisingly impacting more industries. In the world of agriculture, drones are helping us grow more food by assisting farmers assess crop health. … [Read more...] about 3 Surprising Ways Commercial Drones Make Our Country Safer
Journalism
Video of the Day 8/7/15: Oklahoma City Activist Use Drone to Bust ‘Acts of Lewdness’
(Source: kfor.com) Brian Bates is no stranger to crimes in south Oklahoma City and now he’s got a new weapon in his arsenal; a drone. “I do like using it as a witness,” Bates said. “I could launch the drone and have it be a witness to what’s happening all around me.” Bates first launched his drone to catch an act of lewdness near S.W. 12th and Robinson. At the … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 8/7/15: Oklahoma City Activist Use Drone to Bust ‘Acts of Lewdness’
Drones & Motorcycle Helmets Can Tell Important Stories About Air Pollution
(Source: Washington Post) Sure, Ben Kreimer holds a bachelor’s degree from Nebraska’s journalist school. But he doesn’t see himself as a journalist. “I call myself a journalism technologist,” Kreimer told me. “I’m interested in experimenting with technology to see how it can be used to tell stories.” While analog-age journalists have long told meaningful stories by … [Read more...] about Drones & Motorcycle Helmets Can Tell Important Stories About Air Pollution
A Closer Look at the CNN Drones
Last week at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems show in Atlanta, FAA administrator Michael Huerta and CNN's Director of News Operations, Gregory Agvent, announced a strategic partnership that will allow CNN to use drones as news gathering tools in populated areas. The collaboration is supposed to supply the FAA with valuable data for integrating drones into the airspace in urban and … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at the CNN Drones
Parrot Bebop to Provide Live Video Streaming for Journalists
(Source: unmanned-aerial.com) The Parrot Bebop drone has been certified to use for streaming live media through the network of Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Approved under Inmarsat's certified application partner program, the lightweight, portable Parrot Bebop will stream media over BGAN and BGAN HDR, Inmarsat’s global 3G IP … [Read more...] about Parrot Bebop to Provide Live Video Streaming for Journalists
