Note to reader: The following post has nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that the author is a resident of North Carolina and that the Tar Heels just happen to be poised to win yet another National Championship tonight. Oh and -- Go Heels. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently created a set of best practices for drone use in disaster analysis, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Releases Best Drone Practices
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More Police Agencies Deputize Drones
Law-enforcement agencies have developed a "bromance" for drones. And why shouldn’t they? After all, unmanned aerial vehicles make their jobs easier, more efficient and affordable. Here are a few examples. California In California, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office recently added four more drones to its fleet – bringing the total to six following its first purchase in … [Read more...] about More Police Agencies Deputize Drones
High School Teams Design Drones of the Future
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
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
