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The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) and Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) have formed a Blue Ribbon Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Mitigation at Airports. The Task Force brings together a cross-section of officials representing the airport, UAS, and manned aviation communities to refine procedural practices …

They sent their drones up in the air to give a bird’s eye view of flooding in the area. that could change the way Grand Forks responds to flooding. “The whole flooding process is new to me,” said Matthew Henry, a UAS operations manager for Northern Plains UAS Test Site. …

Cowboy builders who rip off homeowners are to be targeted by drones in a new bid to protect the public. The devices will help council staff investigate complaints about rogue workmen and inspect shoddy jobs. Cameras fitted to the drones will stream live footage of roofs and other hard-to-reach spots …

James Hunter, a marine archaeologist with the maritime museum, said “the ocean was probably the last unexplored territory on this planet”. “There are areas of our own oceans that we know nothing about,” Dr Hunter said. “We know more about the moon that we do about our own oceans.” Dr …

While the world watched in shock as part of Notre Dame cathedral burned, few realized the surprising roles machines played in the incident. Sadly, a possible computer glitch may have been responsible for the fire. But technology was also crucial to the recovery efforts. French firefighters used DJI drones to …

The French government has a daunting task ahead. The fire at Notre Dame de Paris destroyed its roof and spire and damaged a 62-foot stained glass window along with one of the world’s largest pipe organs. Priceless stonework was likely weakened by the extreme heat. Repairs will be arduous and …

Global agricultural robots and drones market is driven by increasing demand for smart technology & surge is government spending in agriculture sector. Dallas, TX — (SBWIRE) — 04/12/2019 — The study covers the global agricultural robots and drones market value for a period ranging between 2014 to 2025, where 2014 …

HOUSTON – Drones have become part of the fabric of our technology-driven society. More and more people are getting their licenses to fly the devices to capture oftentimes amazing pictures from amazing angles. But what about when they fly into your backyard at 1:30 in the morning? “I heard a …

So, last week, I was droning on about drones and the fact I had to go to flight school to learn how to crash properly. This week, I thought I’d drone on a little more. You see, several events around the world of dronage passed through my radar in the …

Meteorology professor and drone researcher Phillip Chilson has a vision, and it goes something like this: A network of 30-foot mesonet towers is stationed throughout the country to sample air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction. There’s also a complementary network of ground stations, both autonomous and manned. Phillip …