(Source: wftv.com) Drones, or unmanned aircraft, are causing controversy all over the United States, from some landing on the White House lawn to some interfering with other manned aircraft. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University is helping the FAA come up with rules for commercial drones. As the FAA continues to write the rule book for commercial drone use, millions are … [Read more...] about Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Conducts Drone Study
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Realtors Await A-OK to Fly Drones
(Source: floridarealtors.org) There will be a time when Realtors® can legally fly an unmanned aerial system, or drone, to capture images for marketing listings – but that time has not yet arrived, at least not completely. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials talked to Realtors last week in the "When, Where and How Can I Use My Drone" session, part of the … [Read more...] about Realtors Await A-OK to Fly Drones
New Florida Law Prohibits Drone Pictures on Private Property
(Source: m.clickorlando.com) Using a drone to take photos of others on private property is now illegal in Florida. But the new law doesn't have a lot of bite as violators won't actually land behind bars. Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill that says drones cannot be used to record video or take pictures of people or their property, but there are not any criminal … [Read more...] about New Florida Law Prohibits Drone Pictures on Private Property
Video of the Day 5/12/15: Fishing in Boca Grande
This video isn't entirely aerial footage, but it's extremely well done and the aerial footage is expertly captured and edited. When you see footage like this, it isn't hard to understand why production companies are rushing into the world of drones. Props to Eddie Kopp and Spencer Paterson of State of Mind Multimedia for their incredible work. Shot with a DJI Phantom and a … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 5/12/15: Fishing in Boca Grande
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
