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Ag industry embraces drone technology
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly called drones, have been airborne for several years, but they’re now being used for more than military operations. One of those areas is helping ag producers better monitor how their fields are growing. Many tech-savvy farmers … Continue reading
Drone pilots discuss the need for laws regulating flight
When Cherry Hills Village became one of Colorado’s first cities to enact an ordinance regulating drones in 2015, Mayor Laura Christman called it a public safety issue. Residents told her, “‘No, we do not need a drone law because we … Continue reading
Bill could send drones into nosedive, opponents say
The state Senate on Wednesday tentatively approved a bill regarding unmanned aerial vehicles, putting forth a proposal that opponents say fly in the face of federal regulations and will outlaw drones in Montana…. http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2017/03/08/bill-send-drones-nosedive-opponents-say/98929204/ Great Falls Tribune | March 8, … Continue reading
New York firefighters deploy drone to tame Bronx blaze
Firefighters used a drone for the first time this week to help tackle a blaze in New York City. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said this week that images and live feeds of the fire, which engulfed a … Continue reading
