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
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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
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
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
