Author Archives: Martin Walls
WBRC FOX6 News first to use drones for news, weather, traffic coverage
February 6, 2017 – WBRC FOX6 News is the first local television station in Birmingham and the first station in the Raycom Media group to launch aerial news-gathering with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). These unmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly … Continue reading
Lady Gaga’s drone swarm highlights rising registration for unmanned aircraft
A synchronized swarm of 300 drones lighted up the night sky behind Lady Gaga, morphing into an American flag as she recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime light show — prerecorded to comply with prohibitions on flying … Continue reading
The Booming Demand for Commercial Drone Pilots
Last year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its requirements for flying drones that weigh under 55 pounds. The rules state that the pilot must keep the drone in sight at all times, not exceed 100 miles per hour, and … Continue reading
Drone legislation fails to get off the ground
SALT LAKE CITY — Critics of a bill to further regulate the use of drones say the proposal takes a sledgehammer to a problem that could be fixed with a scalpel, resulting in the legislation failing to find support in … Continue reading
