(Source: Fire Engineering.com) Drone technology is developing rapidly. They are already being used by the military, and in some states, also by law enforcement. NC State University is one of the universities at the forefront of this revolution. In the last few years, there has been a wide variety of advanced programs and projects dedicated to drone research at NC State, … [Read more...] about Firefighting Drone Challenge Held at NC State University
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Tar Heel State Wants to Step Up Drone Jobs
Over the next 10 years, global sales of drones are expected to exceed $89 billion – the bulk of which will be spent in the U.S – and North Carolina wants a piece of that pie and the jobs that come with it. That’s the Gospel According to Kyle Snyder. He leads the NextGen Air Transportation program at N.C. State University and his fervor for the bright future of the UAV sector … [Read more...] about Tar Heel State Wants to Step Up Drone Jobs
The Drone Revolution Is Coming To America’s Farms
A new age of "precision farming" could be near for America's 2 million farms thanks to the drone revolution. Farmers around the world are already experiencing the benefits of using small commercial drones to gather data and make real-time decisions. But this breakthrough is awaiting formal approval from the FAA, which is has yet to issue guidelines for regulating … [Read more...] about The Drone Revolution Is Coming To America’s Farms
Drones: Saving Lives and Creating Jobs
When most people first think of "drones," their train of thought goes to big budget, Hollywood films where some special military group or agent uses some miracle machine to fly in and wipe out the enemy (or vice versa). While these mysterious drones-ex-machina have some elements of truth outside of Hollywood, there is so much more to the concept of drones. In fact, with so … [Read more...] about Drones: Saving Lives and Creating Jobs
Drones Go to School
Combining the explosive growth of the drone industry with the fact that drone pilots can earn up to six figure salaries is yielding the perfect storm for academia. Over the past five years, dozens of American colleges and universities have begun to offer more classes and even some degree programs in drone-aircraft piloting and technology. The trend may be the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Drones Go to School
