One of the first colleges to launch an FAA-approved drone education program for police and fire departments plans to launch a three-day conference to build on past successes. Piedmont Virginia Community College is organizing the Second Annual Public Safety Unmanned Aerial Systems Conference in Crozet, Va., March 5-7. The conference is designed “for law enforcement, public … [Read more...] about Virginia Drone Conference Targets Public Safety Uses
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Could Drone Tech Replace Virginia’s Dying Coal Industry?
The southwest region of Virginia is facing a potential economic cave-in and the drone industry may save the day. The poverty-stricken area is running out of monetary fuel as the area coal industry dries up, sucking millions of dollars and jobs from the Virginia economy In the town of Wise, former state legislator Jack Kennedy is leading an effort to replace coal jobs with … [Read more...] about Could Drone Tech Replace Virginia’s Dying Coal Industry?
Senator Optimistic About Drone Inspection Sector
While the winds of politics continue to buffet the future of drone use, at least one legislator looks forward to blue skies for UAVs Virginia Sen. Mark Warner recently witnessed a demonstration of an unmanned aerial inspection at a quarry in Culpeper, prompting the veteran Democrat to express optimism about the industry. Warner is no stranger to new technology, he made … [Read more...] about Senator Optimistic About Drone Inspection Sector
Virginia College Launches Public-Safety Drone Program
A Virginia-based community college is hopping on the drone-training bandwagon to help public-safety agencies embrace technology. Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville received a Blanket Certificate of Waiver/Authorization this past week from the FAA to “conduct research and development of aircraft and sensors, including unmanned aerial vehicles, for public … [Read more...] about Virginia College Launches Public-Safety Drone Program
State Drone Laws: Virginia Defeats Privacy Bill
Despite the FAA's efforts (and Fact Sheet) to the contrary, state drone laws continue to be debated and passed. But in Virginia, legislation that would have allowed property owners who felt that their privacy was invaded by a drone to sue for damages was narrowly defeated in a Senate committee. Virginia Senate Bill 584 was designed to prevent drone operators from taking an … [Read more...] about State Drone Laws: Virginia Defeats Privacy Bill
