Tag Archives: Safety
Idaho colleges to offer drone piloting classes
Two community colleges in Idaho will offer classes on piloting unmanned aerial vehicles to train people for jobs in the growing commercial drone industry. Brad Ward, president of Hayden-based drone company Empire Unmanned, will teach the first two-day class at … Continue reading
Fruity Chutes Can Prevent Drone Destruction
The concept of rescuing an out-of-control drone before it crashes to the ground has still not penetrated far into the nascent unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry, but parachute manufacturer Fruity Chutes aims to change that. Unlike a helicopter, multi-rotor drones … Continue reading
What Elaine Chao as Transportation secretary could mean for commercial drone use
They don’t transport people around, but drones would fall under Elaine Chao’s purview if President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee is confirmed as secretary of Transportation. In the role, Chao — who was Labor secretary under George W. Bush — would oversee … Continue reading
Sheriff’s drone takes to the skies
There are many situations law enforcement runs into where a drone will come in handy and today, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department has a drone which can be utilized throughout the county. After nine months of preparing official policies and … Continue reading
