Updated 7/9/14: Two men, Remy Castro and his friend Wilkins Mendoza, were arrested on Monday for allegedly flying a drone too close to an NYPD helicopter. On Tuesday, Castro and his brother Jonathan spoke to EyeWitness News 7 in New York claiming the initial reports got it backwards and that there is video evidence to back up their story: "No way we threatened the … [Read more...] about Updated: Two men Arrested After Flying Drone Near GWB, NYPD Helicopter
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Drone Over PNC Park During Pirates – Mets Game
from pittsburgh.cbslocal.com Police were called Thursday after someone was flying a drone over PNC Park during Thursday night’s Pittsburgh Pirates game. The FAA says they are investigating the incident. The Pirates say a private citizen was flying the drone from outside of the stadium, along the Riverwalk. Once it was spotted, the Pirates notified police. The Pirates … [Read more...] about Drone Over PNC Park During Pirates – Mets Game
Kansas City-Based General Contractor Explores Technology
from Biz Journals McCownGordon Construction LLC is breaking ground on new territory: drone technology. The Kansas City-based general contractor recently purchased a DJI Phantom 2 drone to take aerial photographs, but the company's IT Director Dustin Burns said the little unmanned aerial vehicle can do much more. Burns said McCownGordon purchased the Chinese-made drone … [Read more...] about Kansas City-Based General Contractor Explores Technology
5 Tips for Buying a Drone
Drones have flown a long way in the past few years – from fearsome military theaters to the friendlier skies of the domestic market, including delivery service, real-estate and, yes, even frat parties. Within the next three years, the domestic industry is expected to launch into the stratosphere with an projected economic impact of $13.6 billion, creating a new frontier in … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Buying a Drone
3 Things Wrong With the Story About the Drone at the Stanley Cup
Hey Los Angeles! Your team just won the Stanley Cup for the Second time in three years! What are you going to do next?! Ruin someone's night of course! After the LA Kings became Stanley Cup champions on Friday, someone decided to fly a drone above the crowd as they exited the Staples Center. The video was quickly picked up by several news outlets and permeated throughout … [Read more...] about 3 Things Wrong With the Story About the Drone at the Stanley Cup
