Author Archives: Martin Walls
Feds Lay out Details of New Drone Integration Pilot Program
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) officials have released more details of the new Drone Integration Pilot Program, a pilot initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations through partnerships across the country and with oversight from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). … Continue reading
UC San Diego creating aerodrome where it can fly experimental drones
UC San Diego is creating an outdoor site where it can test fly unmanned aerial vehicles, which are rapidly coming into common use by everyone from police investigating crime scenes to scientists looking for archaeological remains. The aerodrome will be … Continue reading
Niles, Ind., Looks to Drones for Utility Inspections
The city’s use of drones has taken off this year and is set to be propelled further with the purchase of a $40,000 commercial-grade device. The new tiny aircraft — about 10 pounds with four motors and 17-inch propellers — … Continue reading
Stearns County deputies tap drones for aerial searches
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is the latest law enforcement agency in Minnesota to deploy drones to help track fleeing suspects or missing people. The county purchased the drone earlier this year and has already used it to find a … Continue reading
