An award-winning team of North Carolina high-school students are flying their drone concept into the world of law enforcement. Students at Gaston Early College High in Gastonia, N.C. won the region’s first Cyber Drones Expo last week for Best Business Presentation for a conceptual design that would help campus police do their job better. “They could use the drone for many … [Read more...] about High School Teams Design Drones of the Future
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Unfriendly Skies for Drones over Some College Campuses
While many American college campuses are embracing drone technology in research and even new academic programs, a handful of universities are cracking down on what they call unauthorized drone use. Last week, the University of Arkansas banned all unmanned aircraft systems – including model aircraft – over university property without prior written approval. "Public safety … [Read more...] about Unfriendly Skies for Drones over Some College Campuses
FAA Clears Drone Fleet Using Raleigh Technology for Takeoff
(Source: Biz Journals) A drone services company already seen flying over North Carolina corn fields for research projects has received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly more than 300 types of unmanned aerial systems commercially. The decision means Washington, D.C.-based Measure can fly more types of drones than any other company in the country. … [Read more...] about FAA Clears Drone Fleet Using Raleigh Technology for Takeoff
Video of the Day 8/31/15: Linville Gorge
This video looks like scouting footage from the latest Jurassic Park movie. Especially the shots of the trail through the valley... I got a little itchy watching that part because the music wasn't John Williams' iconic score. But in the end, this is a video of Linville Gorge in Marion, North Carolina. And if it doesn't make you want to go for a hike right now... watch it … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 8/31/15: Linville Gorge
Eyes in the Sky: Commercial Drone Operators Anxiously Await FAA Rules
(Source: mountainx.com) With the Federal Aviation Administration still many months away from issuing rules on the commercial use of drones, Western North Carolina entrepreneurs are eager to offer customers a bird’s eye view. Thanks to high-resolution cameras and relatively modest cost, drones (aka unmanned aircraft systems) are considered a game changer for things like … [Read more...] about Eyes in the Sky: Commercial Drone Operators Anxiously Await FAA Rules
