Category Archives: Environment
Drone companies are doubling down on maps with safety in mind
“DJI, the world’s leading drone maker, announced Tuesday it’s revamping its maps to better inform drone pilots of nearby risks, while being careful not to restrict reasonable flights. The new maps may prove most valuable when temporary flight restrictions are issued for areas … Continue reading
Drones Crisscross West Texas
Drones won’t be buzzing around the Texas Panhandle soon. They already are. A drone helicopter flown by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has scanned area wheat fields, detecting a virus and visually mapping its progression. Continue reading
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UAVs Collecting Data About Hurricanes And Weather
Two unmanned aerial vehicles have been flying over the Atlantic gathering intelligence about tropical storms and hurricanes. Continue reading
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Florida Employs Drones to Fight Mosquitoes
City officials in parts of Florida are employing UAVs to help fight their mosquito problem. Continue reading
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