Guest post by Colin Snow — We just released a new research report titled “Five Valuable Business Lessons About Drones in Asset and Infrastructure Inspection” This is the fourth in a series of white papers intended to share lessons learned in specific industries and how to maximize the value drones can deliver in those industries. This year, we are building on the … [Read more...] about New Research Report on Five Business Lessons about Drone Inspections
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What is the Future of Drone Use in Mining and Aggregates?
Guest Post by Colin Snow I just released a new research report titled “Five Valuable Business Lessons Learned About Drones in Mining and Aggregates.” This is the third in a series of white papers sponsored by BZ Media intended to share lessons learned in specific industries and how to maximize the value drones can deliver in those industries. It seems with the … [Read more...] about What is the Future of Drone Use in Mining and Aggregates?
FAA Notice: Drone Flight Restrictions Established Over 133 Military Facilities
FAA Notice -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established airspace restrictions over 133 military facilities to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations. The specific restricted locations are detailed in a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) – UAS NOTAM FDC 7/7137, and may be viewed online via an interactive map here. The Agency is using … [Read more...] about FAA Notice: Drone Flight Restrictions Established Over 133 Military Facilities
North Carolina Releases Best Drone Practices
Note to reader: The following post has nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that the author is a resident of North Carolina and that the Tar Heels just happen to be poised to win yet another National Championship tonight. Oh and -- Go Heels. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently created a set of best practices for drone use in disaster analysis, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Releases Best Drone Practices
The War is Not Over: Why Agriculture Drone Solutions Deserve a Closer Look
Guest post by Colin Snow I’ve been researching and writing about agriculture drone solutions since early 2012. I recently came across this OpEd in PrecisionAg titled “Opinion: The Agricultural Drone War Is Over, And They Lost” and read it with great interest. Two and half years ago, our research indicated the same thing—that small drones might not be able to deliver … [Read more...] about The War is Not Over: Why Agriculture Drone Solutions Deserve a Closer Look