There is no doubt that an education in drones has value. With the industry booming, a trained workforce will be in demand; and students who are interested in any area of unmanned aviation are looking for the skills they'll need to succeed. But where can you get a drone education? Here are 5 places that offer classes - some degrees, some professional certificates - in drone … [Read more...] about 5 Places to Get a Drone Education
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11 States Enacted New Drone Laws in 2014
Since drones became "a thing," 43 states have introduced more than 150 bills and resolutions affecting the UAV industry. In 2013, 13 states enacted 16 laws. As 2014 draws to a close, the National Conference of State Legislature's numbers are coming in. This year, 35 states debated UAV regulations, with 11 states enacting or changing their drone laws. Alaska In April, Alaska … [Read more...] about 11 States Enacted New Drone Laws in 2014
Meet Ohio’s New Point Man for Drones
from m.bizjournals.com Ohio has named a new point man to oversee the state’s drone efforts. Ryan Smith has been named director of Unmanned Aerial Systems operations for the state of Ohio. Smith will be heading up statewide efforts for drone development. Smith retired from the Air Force after 23 years and later went on to work for Boeing, where he was an engineering test … [Read more...] about Meet Ohio’s New Point Man for Drones
Indiana Police Suspend Use of Drone After I-Team 8 report
from wishtv.com Just days after an I-Team 8 investigation raised questions about new state and federal regulations restricting drones, Rushville, Indiana’s police department is grounding its drone and temporarily suspending its use until it becomes FAA compliant. Chief Craig Tucker said the day after an I-Team 8 report aired last week, he received an email from the … [Read more...] about Indiana Police Suspend Use of Drone After I-Team 8 report
Drones Expected to Produce Major Indiana Impact
from bizvoicemagazine.com Currently, apart from military maneuvers, UAVs are legally only supposed to be operated for research purposes and generally by universities in more isolated or secure areas. That will all change once the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets forth sweeping regulations regarding usage and safety. Spending in the unmanned systems industry is … [Read more...] about Drones Expected to Produce Major Indiana Impact
