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
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Drones Taking Off in Louisiana Despite Murky Laws
(Source: wwltv.com) Drones have now moved from the battlefield overseas to the farmers field in Louisiana. Louisiana State University researchers are conducting test flights to determine how the unmanned aerial vehicles can be used to help monitor crops for potential problems. "Potentially, these things could do millions or billions of dollars of good to the AG … [Read more...] about Drones Taking Off in Louisiana Despite Murky Laws
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
Louisiana Abuzz with Growing Drone Business
(Source: ctpost.com) To Paul Charbonnet, co-owner of Baton Rouge-based Atmosphere Aerial, drones represent freedom, the filmmaker's creativity loosed, camera views and angles restricted only by imagination. The bird's-eye view writ large. "The unlimitedness of the shot is just incredible," Charbonnet said. The devices can fly closer to buildings or actors than a … [Read more...] about Louisiana Abuzz with Growing Drone Business
Field Testing a Phantom II Quadcopter Drone for Scientific Research
from thescientistvideographer.com When was the last time you had fun doing field research? What’s that you say? Not ever? Then you probably haven’t tried using a quadcopter drone yet. A quadcopter drone is a remotely-operated, miniature helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. These drones can carry high-definition cameras that are able to capture … [Read more...] about Field Testing a Phantom II Quadcopter Drone for Scientific Research
