Author Archives: Martin Walls
Drone industry fears turmoil in rule expanding flights
A long-awaited framework for allowing drone flights over people — a key step in the growth of the industry — has been put on hold because of security concerns, prompting fears that the standards will be caught up in the … Continue reading
Drones For Farmers Makes Midwest Startup A Flying Success
There was a time when the idea of spraying insecticide and fertilizer on crops from the air seemed farfetched. Today airplanes do exactly that. Now the agricultural industry is considering another type of airborne vehicle — drones. More farmers are … Continue reading
Nokia Tries Again for Drone Test Using AT&T Mobile Phones
Does this count as a mulligan? Nokia has reapplied for permission to conduct drone experiments using AT&T smartphones to test radio frequency signal strength after previous approval secured by the company last year went unused. According to its application, Nokia’s … Continue reading
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Idaho colleges to offer drone piloting classes
Two community colleges in Idaho will offer classes on piloting unmanned aerial vehicles to train people for jobs in the growing commercial drone industry. Brad Ward, president of Hayden-based drone company Empire Unmanned, will teach the first two-day class at … Continue reading
