A consortium of university and corporate UAS players just made the skies safer for drones over North Dakota and their achievement is likely to soar into the global community. The University of North Dakota, in cooperation with aerospace company Harris Corporation and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, last month conducted inaugural test flights over a “specially developed … [Read more...] about Drone Consortium is Making North Dakota Skies Safer
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The Best State in the US for Starting a Drone Business
The best place in the US for starting a drone business isn't necessarily California's Silicon Valley, where entrepreneurs flock. Drone entrepreneurs who want to stand out in their field (pun intended) just might find more space - and more money - in North Dakota. The place, the opportunities and the people combine to make the state a great choice for the drone industry. … [Read more...] about The Best State in the US for Starting a Drone Business
5 Places to Get a Drone Education
There is no doubt that an education in drones has value. With the industry booming, a trained workforce will be in demand; and students who are interested in any area of unmanned aviation are looking for the skills they'll need to succeed. But where can you get a drone education? Here are 5 places that offer classes - some degrees, some professional certificates - in drone … [Read more...] about 5 Places to Get a Drone Education
Majoring In Drones Could Earn You A 6-Figure Salary
(Source: businessinsider.com.au) If you want to pull in a six-figure salary right out of school, you might want to start studying unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly and controversially known as drones. The young field is already lucrative — $US11.3 billion globally — and set to grow exponentially. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, a trade … [Read more...] about Majoring In Drones Could Earn You A 6-Figure Salary
Demonstration Touts Drone Versatility
from therepublic.com An unmanned aircraft the size of a push lawnmower was launched shortly after a report of a person being held at knifepoint. With red, green and white lights flashing below its rotors, the drone slowly circled the scene and relayed sharp images to those watching from afar on a digital screen. The mock police scene that played out Tuesday kicked off an … [Read more...] about Demonstration Touts Drone Versatility