Author Archives: Martin Walls
Broad acceptance of drones — and industry growth — depends on smart regulation
Rules generally rub Nevadans the wrong way, but a lack of them in one of the state’s potential growth industries soon could cause problems. Drone industry leaders and government officials bantered during a CES panel discussion last week on regulation, … Continue reading
Unmanned Vehicles: US DOT issues final Beyond Traffic 2045 report
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced the publication of the finalised Beyond Traffic 2045 report, which aims to highlight some of the key transport-related challenges that the United States will face over the next three decades. The wide-ranging report … Continue reading
Lawmakers mull making some drone use a trespassing crime
Operate a drone over private property without permission could soon cost you. State lawmakers are considering a bill making it a crime of trespass. Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Anacortes) is the sponsor of House Bill 1049. “This bill really deals with … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Ban, Criminal Charges, Drone Operator, Laws and Legislation, Privacy, Regulation, Restrictions
Leave a comment
Amazon’s “Mothership”: Retailer Gets Patent for Mega-Drone
What happens when you connect a flock of flying drones? You get a “collective unmanned aerial vehicle” that’s capable of lifting heavier burdens and flying greater distances than smaller drones can, according to a patent recently granted to online retailer … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Amazon, Commercial Drone, Drone Delivery, Prototypes and Patents
Leave a comment
