Author Archives: Martin Walls
Canadian drone company eyes Houston oil & gas market for expansion
A Canadian drone company specializing in performing oil and natural gas pipeline inspections has set up shop in downtown Houston, where the unmanned aerial vehicle operator hopes to expand its presence in Texas. Markham, Ontario-based SkyX said its Houston office … Continue reading
High-tech drones target sick cows in Texas research
Drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras have been buzzing over a feedlot near Amarillo lately as researchers develop test methods to identify feverish animals before they show symptoms of illness, like eating less feed, or infecting other animals. Scientists within … Continue reading
Hacked drones an increasing concern as government seeks to ease restrictions
On July 4, 2017, an unmanned aerial vehicle (otherwise known as a drone) crashed through the display window of a Kate Spade boutique in Manhattan, New York. On March 23, 2017, a 19-year-old Rochester teen crashed his drone through a … Continue reading
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Drones Assist With Police Standoff, Crime Scene Mapping
Public safety agencies continue to find some new and unique ways to utilize unmanned aerial systems, aka drones, in both crime scene investigations and on-scene incident monitoring. Two companies in the space provided details of how drones were utilized to … Continue reading
