Author Archives: Martin Walls
Ready, set, think! Mind-controlled drones race to the future
“Wearing black headsets with tentacle-like sensors stretched over their foreheads, the competitors stare at cubes floating on computer screens as their small white drones prepare for takeoff. “Three, two, one … GO!” the announcer hollers, and as the racers fix … Continue reading
FAA allows commercial drone to fly at night (and other news from Washington today)
“The use of drones for business purposes has achieved another milestone: For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration has approved night flights by a commercial drone operator. The U.S. unit of Industrial Skyworks Inc., a Toronto-based company, will use … Continue reading
New vistas open up at small businesses that use drones
“That drone flying around a suburban house might not belong to a wannabe pilot — it may be a tool that’s become indispensable for a small business. Many small companies have either built their business around drones or use them … Continue reading
Senate passes bill that would boost airport security
“The Senate approved a bipartisan aviation policy bill Tuesday that would boost airport security, extend new protections to airline passengers and help speed the introduction of package-delivery drones. The bill, passed on a vote of 95-3, would also extend the … Continue reading
