Author Archives: Martin Walls
The Sports World Is Keeping an Eye on Drones
After I recently asked my twin sons for ideas for fun activities they might want to do with me independent of one another, one suggested he’d love to build a model airplane or to perhaps try flying a drone aircraft. … Continue reading
Why Power Companies Love Drones
There are already 170,000 small, unmanned aerial vehicles licensed in the U.S., and the Federal Aviation Administration predicts another half-million more of them to be airborne by 2022. Drones are everywhere, doing all sorts of things, including delivering hamburgers and … Continue reading
Drones increasingly being used for public safety
As the national drone industry continues to take off, unmanned aerial vehicle experts say it’s likely drones will be used by almost every law enforcement agency across the country within the next few years. Sgt. Daniel Marek of the Nevada … Continue reading
Drones Detect Radiation
Over the last few years, drones have become a popular tool for a variety of applications at nuclear facilities, including both indoor and outdoor inspections and mapping. The industry is starting to trust unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to improve safety … Continue reading
