from fortune.com The aircraft regulatory agency’s delays on making rules for commercial drones is forcing businesses to wait. And wait. In the winter of 2013, Scott Pham had finished teaching his fall semester on drone journalism—a new journalistic method of reporting and photographing stories by using unmanned aircraft—at the University of Missouri. While gearing up for … [Read more...] about Is the FAA Limiting Drone Innovation?
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Drones Hit Roadblock on Path to Become Farming Tool
from STL Today They came from across the country to learn more about the ways farmers can use drones to manage their sprawling fields. They watched flight demonstrations. Listened to presentations by experts. And learned what it costs to operate a well-equipped machine. But what they didn’t hear — at least not officially — was anyone urging them to actually buy a drone … [Read more...] about Drones Hit Roadblock on Path to Become Farming Tool
FAA May Ground College Drone-Lending Plan Before it Flies
Because most students have limited access to research tools, many colleges offer a variety of lending programs – books (obviously), laptops, tablets and even bicycles. The University of South Florida has decided to extend their lending outreach to drones. But the FAA (as it has in so many cases) will likely shoot down any student –borrowed, UAV initiatives before they can get … [Read more...] about FAA May Ground College Drone-Lending Plan Before it Flies
CNN to Study Drone Use for Reporting
from CNN Money Seeking to speed up government rule-making about the use of drones in newsgathering, CNN and the Georgia Institute of Technology said Monday that they would jointly study how to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) safely and effectively. In a press release, the partners called it a "research initiative" and said they will share data with the Federal … [Read more...] about CNN to Study Drone Use for Reporting
New University Drone Class to Inspire Student Innovation
from engineering.missouri.edu Many university professors believe students learn best by doing; in a class offered at the University of Missouri in the upcoming fall semester, students will learn by designing software applications and flying. Thirty students in the Information Technology program will spend two afternoons each week testing software they engineer for use in … [Read more...] about New University Drone Class to Inspire Student Innovation
