Author Archives: Martin Walls
Bill could send drones into nosedive, opponents say
The state Senate on Wednesday tentatively approved a bill regarding unmanned aerial vehicles, putting forth a proposal that opponents say fly in the face of federal regulations and will outlaw drones in Montana…. http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2017/03/08/bill-send-drones-nosedive-opponents-say/98929204/ Great Falls Tribune | March 8, … Continue reading
New York firefighters deploy drone to tame Bronx blaze
Firefighters used a drone for the first time this week to help tackle a blaze in New York City. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said this week that images and live feeds of the fire, which engulfed a … Continue reading
Red Cross launches drones off Land Rover SUVs for disaster relief
The Austrian Red Cross will start launching drones from Land Rover vehicles to cut response times for natural disasters such as avalanches, landslides, earthquakes, and floods. Drones are potential delivery vehicles for the commercial sector, but they are also excellent … Continue reading
John Deere partners with Kespry to bring drones and aerial data to construction and forestry
Heavy equipment makers Deere & Co., better known as John Deere, have forged a strategic alliance with drone-tech startup Kespry, the companies announced Tuesday in Las Vegas at CONEXPO, an international trade show for the construction industry. The deal could … Continue reading
