Using drones to monitor a construction site is not a new concept. But now it seems drones are a necessity on construction sites if you want to set your work a part. Such is the case at the Golden 1 Center, the future home of the Sacramento Kings. Earlier this month, the Kings announced a new visual data analytics tool, which uses drones to capture aerial photos and videos, … [Read more...] about Drone Wins Award at Sacramento Kings Construction Site
Illinois
Small Police Force Takes Large Drone Leap
A small police department in Illinois is leading the way to become the first in the state to deploy a UAV. According to the ABC-7, the Orland Park Police Department, which patrols a suburban village southwest of Chicago, recently purchased a $1,200 DJI Phantom 3 equipped with a Lockheed-Martin Gyrocam 4K video system. The agency received FAA approval in November to … [Read more...] about Small Police Force Takes Large Drone Leap
States Deploy a Mix of Drone Bills
While the continued debate between the FAA and the UAV sector over how drones are to be regulated continues to grab headlines, a number of similar discussions are happening all over the U.S. as state legislatures figure out how drones will affect their legal landscape. In 2014, 35 states debated UAV regulations, with 11 states enacting or changing their drone laws. So far in … [Read more...] about States Deploy a Mix of Drone Bills
Naperville Buys Drone, Yet to Decide How to Use It
(Source: dailyherald.com) Naperville is the proud owner of a $1,199 drone. Now, the city has to decide what to do with it. On Tuesday, the city council asked the fire department to prepare a policy for how the new drone will be used -- and how it won't be used. Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis said his department bought the drone about a month ago with several potential … [Read more...] about Naperville Buys Drone, Yet to Decide How to Use It
State Farm Wants to Test Drones for Damage Response in Illinois
(Source: insurancejournal.com) State Farm insurance company is seeking federal approval to test drones in evaluating property damage and responding to natural disasters. The (Bloomington) Pantagraph reported that the Bloomington-based company has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation. It asks for two exemptions to existing rules. One would … [Read more...] about State Farm Wants to Test Drones for Damage Response in Illinois
