Author Archives: Martin Walls
ULC’s Fixed-Wing, VTOL Drone Designed for Utility Inspections
Last week, ULC Robotics Inc. says its new aerial services division successfully tested its newly developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a fixed-wing, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for utility inspections. The company says the commercial-grade drone has a … Continue reading
From Helping Farmers to Saving Wildlife, Here Are 7 Ways Drones Are Being Used for Good
When you hear the word drone, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably the fact that they are used by the U.S. military for missile strikes. And that association is giving drone technology a serious PR problem. Drones … Continue reading
New policy: Military bases can shoot down trespassing drones
The Pentagon has signed off on a new policy that will allow military bases to shoot down private or commercial drones that are deemed a threat, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said Monday. The policy itself is classified and … Continue reading
Devils Lake Airport one of 50 in nation chosen to be part of new drone program
Now that it should be easier to get authorization to fly drones in the region, progress may be swifter in coming. Devils Lake Airport has been selected along with 49 other airports around the country to participate in a program … Continue reading
