With hurricane season approaching, Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus is testing drones to help save time and lives amid disaster. On July 14, the FlU Academy for International Disaster Preparedness will partner with local first responders and drone company Airborne Response to conduct UAS exercises in coordination with marine, land and other aviation … [Read more...] about Florida Workshop Will Focus on Drones and Hurricanes
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How Drones are Saving Florida’s Avocado Trees
(Source: CBS News) In Florida, a devastating disease threatens the nation's nearly half-a-billion dollar avocado industry. That's leading researchers to use extreme measures: drones and dogs. Avocado grove owner Art Ballard said his trees mysteriously started dying one day. Then it was discovered they had a disease called laurel wilt and had to be cut down. Until now, … [Read more...] about How Drones are Saving Florida’s Avocado Trees
