For Vancouver residents like Conner Galway, drones buzzing around are becoming a common occurrence. On Sunday August 17th, Galway noticed a drone flying in close proximity to his Vancouver high rise. After the drone did not leave the area for 45 minutes, Galway finally called the police and began filming the drone. Since May, Vancouver police reported nine other complaints … [Read more...] about Mysterious Drone Flying Around Vancouver Highrise Caught on Video
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Drones Taking Off as a Hobby in Saskatchewan
from CBC A booming hobby has more people in Saskatchewan taking to the skies. Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are more accessible and cheaper than ever. Saskatoon's Nick Biblow loves the latest technology, a passion that led him to buy a drone online. An avid photographer on the ground, Biblow's newest hobby is allowing him to capture stunning images. "For … [Read more...] about Drones Taking Off as a Hobby in Saskatchewan
Smithsonian Commemorates Life-Saving UAV
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum added the Draganflyer X4-ES to its vertical flight exhibit in commemoration of it being the first unmanned aerial helicopter responsible for saving a human life. May 9th 2013, The Draganflyer X4-ES equipped with thermal imaging technology was deployed to search for a seriously injured victim of a vehicle accident in Saskatchewan, … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Commemorates Life-Saving UAV
Drones Earning Their Keep on the Farm
from albertafarmexpress.ca From counting plants per square foot to measuring grain loss behind the combine, farmers spend a lot of time close to the ground. Sometimes, however, the best farm decisions are aided by a perspective from higher up. Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in agriculture are making headlines, and for a couple of thousand dollars — and some … [Read more...] about Drones Earning Their Keep on the Farm
