A few days after restricting civilian drone flights over regions in southeastern Texas slammed by Hurricane Harvey, the FAA is now allowing limited flights pending specific authorization by the federal agency. On Aug. 27, the agency released a warning stating that unauthorized drone flights over hurricane-stricken areas could subject pilots to “significant fines if they … [Read more...] about FAA Issues New Guidance on Harvey Drone Flights
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Texas-India Drone Partnership Makes Power Lines Safer
The University of Texas is partnering with an Indian drone-software company to improve power-line inspections. Working with UT’s IC2 Institute, regional utility Austin Energy recently tested an inspection drone using software by Arcturus Business Solutions of Noida, India in an effort to better pinpoint weaknesses and damage to transmission lines from the air. According … [Read more...] about Texas-India Drone Partnership Makes Power Lines Safer
3DR Site Scan Maps Dallas Skyscraper
According to a recent Interdrone white paper, “of the total global spending over the next five years on drones in the commercial market, about $11.2 billion will be generated by the construction industry, with $1.3 billion in the U.S. alone.” Dallas-based Austin Commercial is contributing to the billions spent on construction drones after hiring 3DR to scan a newly … [Read more...] about 3DR Site Scan Maps Dallas Skyscraper
Mirth and Murder: Monday’s Police Drone Roundup
An unknown pundit once quipped: “The Universe gave us Mondays to punish us for the things we did over the weekend.” Whether or not that’s true, DRONELIFE readers can at least look forward to a fascinating cup of Monday-morning news in the world of law-enforcement drones – no matter what you did this weekend. Today’s look at public-safety UAVs will take us from the amusing … [Read more...] about Mirth and Murder: Monday’s Police Drone Roundup
Drones Keep Sparking Interest for Firefighters
While American lawmakers ignite increasingly combustible debates about drone regulations, firefighters across the U.S. are quietly adapting UAV technology in unique ways to save lives. Texas In Austin, last month, the City Council gave the OK for firefighters and search-and-rescue agencies to launch such drones. “Since so much of Austin was underwater in the 2015 Memorial … [Read more...] about Drones Keep Sparking Interest for Firefighters
