Author Archives: Martin Walls
NHP is first law enforcement agency in Nevada approved to fly drones
The Nevada Highway Patrol announced Friday that it is the first law enforcement agency in the state to fly small unmanned aerial vehicles — commonly known as drones — after gaining approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. The patrol has … Continue reading
Don’t forget that drones started as military weapons
At the conclusion of World War II, Gen. Henry H. “Hap” Arnold made a prediction: “We have just won a war with a lot of heroes flying around in planes. The next war may be fought by airplanes with no … Continue reading
Feds to Fund Plans to Take on Zika Virus With Drones
Two groups that want to deploy drones to fight Zika won support from the federal government Wednesday. The funding will go to helping them develop drones that could drop off Zika-fighting mosquitoes or ferry lab samples from remote regions. They … Continue reading
Facebook Preps to Fly Drones Above Its Home Base
A request with the FCC to test wireless networking tech is pending approval. Facebook is preparing to fly drones above its headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. The tech giant recently requested a “special temporary authority” from the Federal Communications Commission, … Continue reading
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