Author Archives: Martin Walls
Drone images can accurately find, count citrus trees
By using drone technology, Florida citrus growers can find out how many trees live in their groves and, eventually, they may detect the health status of the citrus plants, a new University of Florida study shows. Imaging from unmanned aerial … Continue reading
Drones change the way advocates protect the environment
Riverkeepers, researchers and volunteer monitors have long kept an eye on water quality from the ground and from the river. But, with the help of technology that’s suddenly far more accessible, they’re taking to the skies, too. Unmanned aerial vehicles, … Continue reading
Drones that perch like birds could go on much longer flights
It’s a bird! It’s a drone! Well, um, actually it’s a drone that perches like a bird. Just as a bat might cling to a wall or a bird perch on a branch to rest, drones can also take an … Continue reading
New drone adds search and rescue capabilities
The next person who gets lost or stranded in Umatilla County could get help from the SARbot. Umatilla County Emergency Management’s new $25,000 unmanned aerial vehicle is its most technologically advanced yet, sporting capabilities such as infrared imaging and the … Continue reading
