from dailycommercialnews.com It wasn’t long ago that drones — unmanned aerial vehicles — were used almost exclusively by the military. But as technology advanced and prices came down, they have begun to do civilian jobs — with chores within the energy industry being an important part of their work. Most people have heard of Amazon's idea for using drones to deliver … [Read more...] about What’s There to Drone About in Construction?
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Demonstration Touts Drone Versatility
from therepublic.com An unmanned aircraft the size of a push lawnmower was launched shortly after a report of a person being held at knifepoint. With red, green and white lights flashing below its rotors, the drone slowly circled the scene and relayed sharp images to those watching from afar on a digital screen. The mock police scene that played out Tuesday kicked off an … [Read more...] about Demonstration Touts Drone Versatility
FAA’s First UAS Test Site is Ready to Begin Operations
On Monday morning, the FAA granted the North Dakota Department of Commerce team a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) to begin working with a Draganflyer X4ES at the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site. The project has two goals, both of which are essential for bringing drones into the commercial market. The team's first objective will be to … [Read more...] about FAA’s First UAS Test Site is Ready to Begin Operations
