Author Archives: Martin Walls
FAA Initiative Highlights Best Practices for Flying Drones BVLOS
A three-year-long initiative spearheaded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in collaboration with industry has yielded a blueprint that establishes best operational and safety practices and recommended technologies for flying commercial drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). As … Continue reading
House approves five-year FAA reauthorization bill setting the stage for commercial drone operations in the US
After Republicans gave up on a plan to privatize air traffic control yesterday, the House of Representatives approved a five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill featuring among other things, support from both parties to expand commercial drone operations in … Continue reading
Police use drones to increase security at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
In the wake of the Las Vegas massacre last year, the police are increasing security at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with the help of drones. This year the festival enjoys a larger footprint and is expected … Continue reading
UAV Helps Facilitate Prosecution of Illegal Moose Poacher
Drone solutions company Draganfly Innovations and Saskatchewan Polytechnic succesfully used an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to help with a prosecution following a conservation-related crime. In April 2017, Draganfly Innovations and Sask Polytech received an Engage Grant from the Natural Sciences … Continue reading
