Author Archives: Martin Walls
Maine State Police use drones to investigate crash sites
Police say it’s ‘a new way to take photos’ that’s much faster, while the ACLU says it wants to make sure police are following a relatively new state law governing drone use by police agencies … Maine State Police use … Continue reading
First part of 50-mile Central New York drone air corridor launched
Officials on Thursday launched what they touted as the first air corridor in the nation where unmanned aerial vehicles can safely fly beyond line of sight for testing and development. The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, or Nuair, officially … Continue reading
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NY Deploys Drones In Woods, Beaches To Protect Environment
Unmanned drones are helping New York state environmental workers respond to oil spills and discover remote bat hibernation sites. The Department of Environmental Conservation said Monday they have 22 unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, deployed around the state. Officials say … Continue reading
How the FAA is using drones to speed up hurricane relief
Over the course of a month, hurricanes Harvey and Irma swept across the US, devastating homes, businesses and infrastructure and leaving thousands displaced. With airports forced to close or help with relief efforts, the FAA authorised drone operators en masse … Continue reading
