Shamrock+ deploys expert team to capture aerial footage of storm damage Shamrock+ has sent a team of FAA-certified drone pilots to western North Carolina to assist with ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The team is working with JBW Federal and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to survey debris in streams and waterways affected by the September 2024 … [Read more...] about Drone Technology Aids Hurricane Helene Recovery in North Carolina
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Drones on Cape Cod: Skyports and MassDOT Partner to Connect Remote Communities
Drone services provider Skyports has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division to bring drones to Cape Cod. Cape Cod is a popular vacation spot in New England, but includes many islands, peninsulas that can be hard to reach, especially in the winter: including the well-known communities of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. … [Read more...] about Drones on Cape Cod: Skyports and MassDOT Partner to Connect Remote Communities
FAA Issues Regulatory Guidance on Drone Use for Coronavirus Response Efforts, Wing’s Delivery Program
The news around the world is dominated by the current pandemic - and drone industry news is no exception. Just as drones saw new uses in disaster response efforts after hurricanes and earthquakes, new applications are appearing as a result of today's crisis. This week, the FAA issued regulatory guidance on drone use for coronavirus response efforts. Safety is the agency's … [Read more...] about FAA Issues Regulatory Guidance on Drone Use for Coronavirus Response Efforts, Wing’s Delivery Program
2019 Drone Drop: IBM is Giving Away 1,500 DJI Tello Drones to Help Developers Code Something Amazing
Until June 16, IBM will be giving away 1,500 DJI Tello Drones - and they'll help you program them to do something amazing. "Through IBM’s Code and Response initiative, along with non-profits, aid agencies, and local governments, IBM is putting open source technologies developed as part of coding challenges such as Call for Codein the communities where they are needed most," … [Read more...] about 2019 Drone Drop: IBM is Giving Away 1,500 DJI Tello Drones to Help Developers Code Something Amazing
