Category Archives: Private Sector

TEDGlobal Explores Peaceful Role for Unmanned Aircraft

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Martin Walls

Since January, 200 vehicles have been built and are being used by environmental protection groups in such countries as Switzerland, Indonesia, Madagascar, Congo, the United States and Greenland. Continue reading →

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Drones & Agriculture: Unmanned Aircraft May Revolutionize Farming, Experts Say

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Martin Walls

Drone-captured close-ups of fields could help farmers tailor their pesticide treatment and identify subtle differences in soil productivity. Continue reading →

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State Governments Partner to Address UAS Privacy Issues

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Martin Walls

UAS privacy stakeholders including the following associations along with academics specializing in privacy matters have been asked to submit their suggestions for state privacy legislation to an independent law firm, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, by June 1 for consideration by leaders of state government associations. Continue reading →

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Inside the Drone Economy

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Martin Walls

While the report is arguably the most thorough examination of the burgeoning drone industry’s potential economic impacts to date, even the report’s own author admits the UAS industry remains so nascent that the data necessary to make comprehensive projections simply doesn’t yet exist. Continue reading →

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