Drones getting in the way of emergency responders
SAN DIEGO (AP) – As Jason Thrasher lowered his helicopter to a park with seven firefighters aboard, erectile he saw what he thought was another firefighting chopper battling a blaze that was threatening homes. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pilot suddenly identified the object as a four-rotor drone only 10 feet from […]
CA drone industry rises high
By James Poulos . Thanks to its familiar combination of tech smarts and unorthodox lifestyle, the Golden State has become the epicenter of the drone revolution. According to CB Insights, the Los Angeles Times reported, “Northern California is the headquarters of six of the 10 American commercial drone companies that have attracted the most venture capital.” The economic […]
Unmanned Aircraft Systems: UAS Groups Join to Promote Safe Flying
The FAA, industry groups and hobbyists launch “Know Before You Fly” education campaign. Safety is the FAA’s top mission, and the agency maintains the world’s safest aviation system. The FAA first authorized use of unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) in 1990. Today, unmanned aircraft are flying in the NAS under very controlled […]
Smile – You’re on Camera. Drones are Coming
By September 30, 2015, “civil unmanned aircraft systems,” commonly called drones, will be integrated into our nation’s airspace. What does this mean for you? That depends on how much you treasure your privacy and how well you trust your government. AB 1327 Unmanned Aircraft Systems was written to restrict the use of drones in California. […]
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles and port safety
Bios Swimmer is an unmanned vehicle that can operate underwater as well as on the surface, stuff designated to follow incoming vessels and monitor possible introduction of explosives attached to their hull. Scientists in Hawaii developed another unmanned marine vehicle designed to secure civil and naval ports, including immediate alert, monitoring and reporting of unusual […]
