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
University of Texas
Avian-inspired Drones May Save Lives
Critics of drone technology may say UAVs are for the birds but a research team at the University of Texas have a different avian perspective, gaining inspiration for their drone designs from our fine-feathered friends. Led by engineering professor Maruthi R. Akella, the Austin-based team is teaming up with the city’s Rescue Robotics team -- the first American municipality to … [Read more...] about Avian-inspired Drones May Save Lives
As Drone Use Rises in Austin Along Side Concerns
from keyetv.com If you haven't heard the whirr of drones yet, you will. Amazon and Google are experimenting with drone deliveries. Austin real estate agents are capturing aerial shots of homes and businesses. And, college students are incorporating the flying cameras in their research. Drones are here, but the government rules to regulate them are not. The Federal … [Read more...] about As Drone Use Rises in Austin Along Side Concerns
UT Police Investigating Drone Use Over DKR
from kxan.com University of Texas Police are investigating the use of a drone over Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday night during the Longhorns’ home opener. KXAN’s cameras spotted the drone flying above the stadium. The drone had red and green lights on it. It also had a camera. We weren’t the only ones who spotted it, police did, too. During the second … [Read more...] about UT Police Investigating Drone Use Over DKR
