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
North Carolina
N.C. Hunters Now Exempt From Private Drone Surveillance
Portions of a sweeping drone-regulation bill in North Carolina became law in October and a major part of the new regulations is making hunters smile and some civil-liberties advocates frown. N.C. House Bill 1099 passed the N.C. House and Senate in June and one key provision that recently went into effect will bar animal-rights activists such as PETA from using drones to … [Read more...] about N.C. Hunters Now Exempt From Private Drone Surveillance
North Carolina High School Uses Drone to Live-Stream Football Game
(Source: usatodayhss.com) A small white object hovered high above the Green Hope field in Cary, N.C. The four propellers looked too delicate to power the device, which fought rain and wind to maintain its position 100 feet above two rival football teams. The game between Green Hope and Middle Creek (Apex, N.C.) was more than just a homecoming matchup and a faceoff of … [Read more...] about North Carolina High School Uses Drone to Live-Stream Football Game
FAA Approves NC State Drone Use
USAA Considers PrecisionHawk Drones During Disasters
(Source: Biz Journals) Insurance giant USAA is considering using a 5-pound PrecisionHawk drone to survey disasters. The San Antonio company has asked the Federal Aviation Administration for permission to research how the aerial robots could streamline the insurance claims process. The small unmanned aircraft systems, developed by Raleigh-based PrecisionHawk, would … [Read more...] about USAA Considers PrecisionHawk Drones During Disasters
