Orthophoto survey drones are providing new insights to scientists tracking ice and water levels in Alaska. A research team led by Gabriel Wolken of the University of Alaska Fairbank's Climate Adaptation Science Center has been measuring rising and falling ice and water levels in Suicide Basin glacial lake just outside Juneau. By working to visualize and predict the … [Read more...] about Orthophoto Survey Drones Help Predict Flash Flooding
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From India to Alaska: Drones Enhance Police Operations Across the Globe
A review of recent police-drone news: India Illegal sand quarries are a major problem in some regions of India. Unregistered sand quarries rob local governments of tax revenue, leading police officials launch drones to stop the bandits. The Karimnagar Police Commissionerate recently deployed an eye-in-sky flying camera to uncover an illegal sand dump cleverly hidden by … [Read more...] about From India to Alaska: Drones Enhance Police Operations Across the Globe
Watch: Using a FLIR Thermal Camera to Track Whales
Our friends at Ocean Alliance have been using drones to collect samples from whales, identify them in the wild and track their movements from above. Over the summer they were in Alaska and, with the help of Intel's algorithms, were able to spot different species in the water despite poor visibility. The Ocean Alliance team also got a chance to test out some new equipment, which … [Read more...] about Watch: Using a FLIR Thermal Camera to Track Whales
Alaska Researchers Use Drones to Study Sea Otters
(Source: phys.org) Watching marine life to gather data about behavior and abundance can be tedious and time-consuming for researchers, but recent studies indicate unmanned aircraft may offer a way around such obstacles. University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists conducted two field studies to see if unmanned aerial vehicle cameras at various altitudes can take … [Read more...] about Alaska Researchers Use Drones to Study Sea Otters
11 States Enacted New Drone Laws in 2014
Since drones became "a thing," 43 states have introduced more than 150 bills and resolutions affecting the UAV industry. In 2013, 13 states enacted 16 laws. As 2014 draws to a close, the National Conference of State Legislature's numbers are coming in. This year, 35 states debated UAV regulations, with 11 states enacting or changing their drone laws. Alaska In April, Alaska … [Read more...] about 11 States Enacted New Drone Laws in 2014
