Author Archives: Martin Walls
Local home inspector uses drone technology to zone in on property problem areas
Sam Herndon recently detected a cracked capstone atop a chimney during a home inspection for a potential buyer. That in itself didn’t make it a notable discovery. It wasn’t his first such find. Rather it was the location of the … Continue reading
Air Traffic Control Rules For Drones Are Coming
By 2020, an estimated 7 million drones could be zipping around the country delivering packages, taking photos, inspecting infrastructure or conducting search and rescue missions. But before that happens, they’ll need a system in place to avoid crashing into each … Continue reading
Here Comes the War for Commercial Drone Dominance
At some point in the not-too-distant future, fleets of commercial drones are expected to swarm across American skies. Companies in a wide range of industries will employ unmanned vehicles for tactical advantage—inspecting infrastructure, surveying crops, maybe even estimating how much … Continue reading
Congressman’s bill aims to tame drones
Rogue drones flying over could be a problem for the military, and it’s one to which Rep. Neal Dunn is looking to put a stop. Dunn is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that clarifies the military’s authority to put a stop to … Continue reading
