(Source: WXYZ) Over the past year, an increasing number of close calls with drones have prompted major airports to stop sales. However, our undercover investigation at Detroit Metro, found no shortage of them on shelves. While drones seem to be innocent toys to some, pilots who've seen them up close know the real dangers. "It was a four bladed drone, the color I'm … [Read more...] about They’re Banned at Airports, so Why are Drones on Sale at Detroit Metro Airport?
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Base 11 to Start Drone Education Program in Detroit
Detroit will soon be home to a state-of-the-art learning lab located at the Coleman A. Young International Airport. Thanks to a Base 11, a Californian nonprofit, students in Detroit will be taught the latest and greatest information on drone technology. Base 11 has promised to invest around $1 million so these students and even the public can get training in the emerging field … [Read more...] about Base 11 to Start Drone Education Program in Detroit
Talking Trash and Breaking Drones
Nothing makes a party like destroying someone else’s property…right? We’ve seen it before; people get excited, cars get flipped and now we’re seeing it again, but this time--from a bird’s eye view. Consumer drones mounted with video cameras are becoming more popular to record footage of events like concerts, protests, or sporting celebrations. With the increased drone … [Read more...] about Talking Trash and Breaking Drones
Will Detroit Become the Home of the Drone?
Detroit Aircraft Corporation CEO Jon Rimanelli believes so. In a recent interview with the Detroit Free Press, Rimanelli explained why Detroit could be the catalyst for the emergence of drones in the mass market. The first part of Rimanelli's explanation is his own company. The Detroit Aircraft Corp, which utilizes both custom and brand name drones, advertises all sorts of … [Read more...] about Will Detroit Become the Home of the Drone?
