When most people first think of "drones," their train of thought goes to big budget, Hollywood films where some special military group or agent uses some miracle machine to fly in and wipe out the enemy (or vice versa). While these mysterious drones-ex-machina have some elements of truth outside of Hollywood, there is so much more to the concept of drones. In fact, with so … [Read more...] about Drones: Saving Lives and Creating Jobs
University of North Dakota
Is North Dakota the Silicon Valley of Drone Technology?
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site located in North Dakota, will begin the first official FAA UAV research,operations next week. Its maiden voyage will involve a DraganFlyer X4-ES, a multispectral imaging system from Tetracam and will collect data on soil quality and crop health. While this is an important milestone in the long and arduous process of bringing drones into the … [Read more...] about Is North Dakota the Silicon Valley of Drone Technology?
Partnering With University, North Dakota Remains Open to Drones
November, 2011 turned out to be a turning point in which people finally took notice of the potential, both good and bad, of drones. After months of local Sheriff’s officer’s unsuccessfully gathering information of a local farmer for a reported theft of cattle, Nelson County Sheriff Kelly Janke requested the assistance of US Border Patrol employed Predator drones, to conduct … [Read more...] about Partnering With University, North Dakota Remains Open to Drones
Drones Go to School
Combining the explosive growth of the drone industry with the fact that drone pilots can earn up to six figure salaries is yielding the perfect storm for academia. Over the past five years, dozens of American colleges and universities have begun to offer more classes and even some degree programs in drone-aircraft piloting and technology. The trend may be the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Drones Go to School
