By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Creating an ecosystem to support a flourishing drone manufacturing base to meet the future needs of U.S. industrial customers is going to take several years and involve a partnership between AUV producers and the federal government. A Houston-based producer of agricultural spray drones is doing its part to facilitate that … [Read more...] about Company Launches Drone Manufacturing Plant in Cajun Country
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La. Drone Institute to Renovate Building, Welcome UAV Manufacturer
By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a move that’s expected to bring more than 1,300 drone-related jobs to the area, a company that offers UAV pilot training and markets commercial data products plans to renovate its current facility in order to expand its operations in its home town of Lafayette, Louisiana. Drone Institute, LLC announced a $340,000 expansion of its … [Read more...] about La. Drone Institute to Renovate Building, Welcome UAV Manufacturer
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
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
