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Drone Surveys Help Flood Mitigation Efforts in North Jersey
In at-risk riparian areas of northern New Jersey, surveyors are using drones as part of the documentation for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program that saves Pompton Lakes residents hundreds of thousands of dollars per year on flood insurance … Continue reading
‘Thar she blows!’ Scientists use drones to monitor whale health
The old cry of sailors sighting a whale’s waterspout is taking on new meaning as scientists turn to drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, to gather samples of the fluids exhaled by the huge mammals and track their health. Marine researcher … Continue reading
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Missouri prisons would become no-drone zones amid worries of aerial contraband drops
Pilots flying drones too close to a state prison could end up in state prison if one Missouri Republican’s proposed legislation were signed into law. State Sen. Denny Hoskins’ bill would create the crime of “unlawful use of unmanned aircraft … Continue reading
Minnesota Sheriff’s Office using drones to save lives
Yes, the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office is using “unmanned aerial vehicles,” more commonly known as drones, in ways that may be surprising and — in some cases — also save lives. Drones were originally used in military applications in … Continue reading
