Government use of drones is on the rise. But integrating public safety efforts with research, innovation and environmental agencies is a complicated business. DJI has put together a guide for public sector leaders with insights into the strategy and structure behind one of the most successful government drone programs. The state of North Carolina has set the standard for the … [Read more...] about DJI’s White Paper Delves into North Carolina’s Drone Success
Hurricane Florence
AirVuz Video of the Week: Carolina Before the Storm
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, we're honoring the beauty of the Carolina Coast with this gorgeous video from our friends at AirVuz, the largest collection of drone videos on earth! … [Read more...] about AirVuz Video of the Week: Carolina Before the Storm
State Farm Gets FAA Waiver for BVLOS Flight and Flight Over People to Aid Hurricane Victims
It's become clear that drones are a critical tool for Hurricane response - not just during the storm, but immediately after. The FAA has granted major insurer State Farm permission to fly drones over people and Beyond Visual Line of Sight ("BVLOS") in four states. The waiver will allow the company to use drones to assess damage and provide faster claims processing for victims … [Read more...] about State Farm Gets FAA Waiver for BVLOS Flight and Flight Over People to Aid Hurricane Victims
Hurricane Florence: DroneUp and DroneInsurance.com Step Up to Provide Liability Insurance for Drone Pilots Flying Humanitarian Missions
In an unprecedented move showing just how important drones have become in disaster response, drone services platform DroneUp and DroneInsurance.com are collaborating to provide on-demand liability coverage for DroneUp pilots flying humanitarian missions in VA, NC, and SC. As Hurricane Florence bears down on the east coast of the U.S., drone pilots are gearing up. Drones … [Read more...] about Hurricane Florence: DroneUp and DroneInsurance.com Step Up to Provide Liability Insurance for Drone Pilots Flying Humanitarian Missions
Drones for Good: CyPhy Works Takes on Hurricanes with the PARC
With the U.S. bracing for another major hurricane as Florence bears down on the Carolinas, the drone industry is getting ready to help. Drones have emerged as a significant tool for disaster response, and leading industrial and government drone manufacturer CyPhy Works has stepped forward with PARC: the Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications platform. PARC is a … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: CyPhy Works Takes on Hurricanes with the PARC
