Category Archives: General
Drone Lobbying Heats Up on Capitol Hill
“The last time Congress weighed in on rules for nonmilitary drones, in 2012, the flying machines were hardly a hit with consumers. And companies said little about using them for commercial purposes. Now Congress is set to make a stand … Continue reading
Posted in General, Legal, News, Private Sector, Security, Technical Issues
Tagged Amazon, Drone Delivery
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‘Citizen Scientists’ Use Drones to Map El Nino Flooding
“Forget about selfies. In California, residents are using smartphones and drones to document the coastline’s changing face. Starting this month, The Nature Conservancy is asking tech junkies to capture the flooding and coastal erosion that come with El Nino, a … Continue reading
Posted in Aerial Surveillance, Environment, General, News, Private Sector
Tagged Maps and Surveys
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The Pentagon looks to laser-equipped UAVs to resurrect its anti-ballistic missile program
“When the Pentagon first commissioned an anti-ballistic missile system (i.e. a Boeing 747 with a chemical laser attached to its nose), it spent roughly five years and $16 billion trying to perfect the tech. Unfortunately, the initiative crashed and burned … Continue reading
Disney loved its no-fly zone — until it wanted to fly its own drones
“Florida pilots know the rule well — you better steer clear of Disney’s Magic Kingdom, or else. It has been a no-fly zone for over a decade – a luxury afforded to none of the other 400 theme parks in … Continue reading
