Category Archives: Private Sector

Small Drone Crashes in New York City

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Martin Walls

A small, unmanned aircraft crashed in New York City on Monday evening, almost hitting a pedestrian. A bystander removed the video card, and sent it to a local news station. By: Huffington Post | October 2, 2013 To read the … Continue reading →

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Use of Drones in Commercial Operations Approved by FAA

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Martin Walls

For the first time, the FAA has approved the use of UAVs in commercial operations. Continue reading →

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Dronestagram: New Social Network Shows You the World from a Drone’s Perspective

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Martin Walls

A new website called Dronestagr.am is hoping to give commercial drone owners a platform to share their stunning aerial photographs, taken all over the world. Continue reading →

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Fake Signs on Bay Area Highways Say Drones Looking for Speeders

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Martin Walls

Several signs have cropped up on Bay Area highways, telling drivers that drones are enforcing speed limits. The California Highway Patrol told KPIX 5 the signs are fakes and that they do not have drones. Continue reading →

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