As the commercial drone sector soars into an $89-billion-dollar industry, community colleges are taking notice, launching new UAV programs to fly into an emerging employment frontier. In North Carolina, Edgecombe Community College and Lenoir Community College both unveiled drone programs earlier this month LCC’s program will grant students an associate’s degree in drone … [Read more...] about NC Community Colleges Launch Drone Programs
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How to Make a Fortune in Drones: Commodities Trading
The Dubai Multi-Commodities Center (DMCC), the Government authority on trade, enterprise and commodities in Dubai, announced this week that they have partnered with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) to create and launch a drone trading platform, the UAE's first. The DMCC is a government entity unlike any here in the U.S.; it was established in 2002 to enhance … [Read more...] about How to Make a Fortune in Drones: Commodities Trading
Australian Rescuers Will Put Drones on Shark Patrol
To paraphrase Jaws’ Martin Brody, an Australian rescue organization is “gonna need a bigger drone,” to help save lives along western beaches. Volunteer-operated Surf Life Saving WA, plans to buy large military-grade drones to patrol beaches in Western Australia, providing visitors with early shark warnings and emergency equipment. The not-for-profit has partnered with … [Read more...] about Australian Rescuers Will Put Drones on Shark Patrol
Drones Over Wildfires: What’s Going to Happen in Utah?
Gov. Herbert of Utah has called a special session of Utah State Legislature to address a call for stiff penalties for flying drones over wildfires in the state. The July 13 session will address a measure that would increase penalties for drone operators who are seen to be interfering with firefighters. "This summer, wildfires in the state have become significantly worse … [Read more...] about Drones Over Wildfires: What’s Going to Happen in Utah?
Construction Sector Targets Drone Safety Issues
With the recent expansion of drone use across the construction and inspection industries, leaders in the field are welcoming the most recent FAA Part 107 regulations and hope that the new rules will legitimize safe pilots while weeding out rogue users. Because UAV tech may soon be as common as a hammer on a construction site, many in the industry want to keep safety issues … [Read more...] about Construction Sector Targets Drone Safety Issues
