Author Archives: Martin Walls
The Construction Industry Is in Love with Drones
The $8.5 trillion global construction industry isn’t exactly known for its efficiency. The U.K. Green Building Council estimates that 15% of materials delivered to construction sites end up in landfills, the result of mismanaged scheduling and purchasing. The American Institute … Continue reading
Firefighting drones will soon fly over New York City
As long as it doesn’t get too close to the action, the high-flying technology is an obvious choice for fire departments seeking to understand the full extent of an emergency situation before risking the lives of their personnel. We’re talking … Continue reading
Autonomous Military Technology at a “Tipping Point”
Autonomous military technologies that are capable of independently selecting a course of action to achieve a goal are maturing rapidly, the Defense Science Board said in a newly published study. “Autonomy, fueled by advances in artificial intelligence, has attained a … Continue reading
New FAA Rules Allow More Commercial Drones In The Air
Federal officials implemented rules to allow for commercial operations of the small, unmanned aircraft. The rules will also impact on how the media can use drones in news and documentary coverage. http://www.npr.org/2016/08/30/491906502/new-faa-rules-allow-more-commercial-drones-in-the-air NPR Morning Edition | Aug. 30, 2016
