In this week's episode of Weekly Wings, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff cover a range of cutting-edge drone innovations and industry updates. The episode starts with a recap of Paul’s experience at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, including highlights from live flight demonstrations. Percepto's industrial inspection drones received FAA type … [Read more...] about Drone Certifications, Combat Tech & BVLOS on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!
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In the Eye of the Storm with Swarming Drones
Drones have become a major tool for weather researchers, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA has used drones to capture killer whales on film, forecast wildfires, and research hurricanes. Now, Black Swift Technologies, an engineering firm, is developing a drone swarm that will be deployed close to the eyewall of a cyclone or hurricane … [Read more...] about In the Eye of the Storm with Swarming Drones
Drone Science: Research Team Will Fly Drones Into the Eclipse
While drone operators everywhere will be looking for their best shots during Monday's eclipse (check out this guide from Kittyhawk) a team of scientists from Oklahoma State University and the University of Nebraska will be flying all day to measure the effect of the eclipse on weather patterns. Popular Science reports that the researchers are participants in … [Read more...] about Drone Science: Research Team Will Fly Drones Into the Eclipse
5 Ways that Drones Help in Hurricanes
Hurricane Matthew has hit hard, causing severe damage and flooding in Jamaica, Haiti, and the US. As disaster response teams work to coordinate relief efforts, some teams will be using drones - an effective new tool in dealing with extreme weather. Here are 5 ways that drones help us to deal with hurricanes: Drones help us to predict extreme weather more accurately - and … [Read more...] about 5 Ways that Drones Help in Hurricanes
