State-Level Collaboration Advances U.S. Drone Market and Strengthens Economic Ties with Taiwan in Energy and Aerospace by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab As the United States works to increase its presence within the global drone market by collaboration, individual states have started creating partnerships with foreign governments in order to advance their own … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Governor Stitt’s Taiwan Visit Expands Drone and Aerospace Partnerships
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Drones Help OK Utility Restore Power Faster
A Sooner State utility wants to reduce power outage timeframes sooner rather than later and, you guessed it, drones are the weapon of choice. Oklahoma Gas and Electric plans to deploy several multi-rotor inspection drones equipped with sensors and hi-res cameras to expedite post-storm assessments and pre-plan power line and wind turbine maintenance. “We used drones for … [Read more...] about Drones Help OK Utility Restore Power Faster
The Top 3 Drone Friendly States May Surprise You
What are the top drone friendly states for new drone industry? While it’s clear that some states have been focused on drone regulation to keep the industry out of their skies, others have been out in front of the curve, actively putting programs in place to attract new drone business. With innovative financial incentives, some of the best educational resources in the country, … [Read more...] about The Top 3 Drone Friendly States May Surprise You
Bill: Oklahoma Police Could Go to Jail for Drone Use
Police officers using drones in Oklahoma could face jail time under a bill passed by the state House this month. Sponsored by Republican Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, House Bill 237 requires all law-enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before deploying a surveillance drone in public or private spaces except in certain emergency situations. Police may use a drone in public as … [Read more...] about Bill: Oklahoma Police Could Go to Jail for Drone Use
Public Safety: Small Towns Make Big Gains With Drones
Folk-rock paragon John Mellencamp once wrote in his chart-topping, 1980s hit – “I've seen it all in a small town … had myself a ball in a small town.” For the drone industry, Mellencamp’s love affair with Anytown, USA may strike a fresh chord when it comes to the public-safety market. DRONELIFE readers are no doubt aware of the strides small-town and rural public-safety … [Read more...] about Public Safety: Small Towns Make Big Gains With Drones
