DRONE REGULATION OVERHAULS PUBLISHED
Publication of a new federal aviation regulation, Part 89, and the concurrent, closely related overhaul of Part 107 on January 15 started the clock on See it on Scoop.it, via Remotely Piloted Systems
Airmap faces backlash after suggesting airspace should be monetized
Recently, Airmap created an uproar in the drone community by posting tweets suggesting remote pilots should be taxed upon take-off and landing. See it on Scoop.it, via Remotely Piloted Systems
State agency investigating source of oil seep | Camarillo Acorn
From her kitchen window overlooking the Camarillo Springs Golf Course, Melinda Spunt has a clear view of a partially drained pond, one of several water features on the 18- hole course that was built i See it on Scoop.it, via Remotely Piloted Systems
AeroVironment to Acquire Arcturus UAV
AeroVironment, Inc. , a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems, and Arcturus UAV, Inc., a privately-held leading provider of Group 2 and 3 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and services, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AeroVironment will acquire Arcturus UAV for a total purchase price …
Researchers create ingredients to produce food by 3-D printing
It is already possible to produce food with a 3-D printer, potentially delivering products that suit consumer preferences regarding taste, texture, cost, convenience and nutrition. In the near future, it will be possible to produce food with personalized shapes, textures, flavors and colors considered attractive and healthy for children and …
Feds charge Hollywood man after drone strikes LAPD helicopter
A Hollywood man is arrested by the FBI after a drone crashed into a LAPD helicopter earlier this year, forcing its pilot to make an emergency landing. See it on Scoop.it, via Remotely Piloted Systems
L.A. Fire Department’s robot goes where firefighters can’t
With its bright-yellow armored body, grippy tank-like treads, plow nose and water cannon, the Los Angeles Fire Department’s latest piece of equipment looks more like a Star Wars sidekick than a firefighting assistant. See it on Scoop.it, via Remotely Piloted Systems
Drone Awards 2020: the world seen from above | Art and design | The Guardian
The winners of the international awards dedicated to aerial photography have been announced. Here we showcase a selection of the shots that will be on display in Siena Awards Festival in Italy from 24 October to 29 November See it on Scoop.it, via Remotely Piloted Systems
San Francisco’s sky is on fire and we flew a drone through it
The West Coast of the US is ablaze, turning skies an eerie shade of orange. The Verge captured photos of the apocalyptic landscape in San Francisco via drone as wildfires raged nearby. See it on Scoop.it, via Remotely Piloted Systems
FAA Launches New Pilot Program to Reach Spanish-speaking Drone Users
Credit: Wix Stock Library As we move forward together, we make more progress in removing the barriers set before us, allowing ourselves and people like ourselves to take full advantage of previously inaccessible opportunities. Accessibility is an essential aspect of being in a community, and it can be granted through …
