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THE FRIENDLY UNMANNED SKIES

Unmanned skies. The use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is rising rapidly worldwide. Long known only for their military applications, UAS are increasingly being deployed by civilian governments for use in scientific research, climate change research, and humanitarian relief operations. As detailed in a recent article from Northern Sky Research, the number of UAS dedicated …

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9 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT DRONES THAT ENGINEERS WISH YOU WOULD KEEP QUIET ABOUT

Misconceptions about drones: They’re robots. They fly. They’re watching you. And they’re increasingly found everywhere: Yup, they’re drones. You may think you know exactly what they are and what they do. You don’t. Like lots of emerging technologies, drones are often misunderstood, especially early in their existence. To help you navigate our brave new world …

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AIRBORNE DRONES DESCRIBES: "DRONES AND THE 'SMART CITY!"

No fly zones in cities

Smart City Technologies are being deployed in cities all over the globe. Drones and the smart city. Case study Wisconsin police recently reported that with the help of their search and rescue drone, they captured a robbery suspect that was evading police. Amidst all the negative publicity surrounding drones and UAVs that has matriculated in …

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5 MARKETING TIPS TO GET MORE DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS

Let’s assume for a second that you’ve already started your drone photography company. You’re a smart, sound, rule-abiding pilot. You’ve done a handful of projects for friends, family members, and local businesses. You’ve got a solid understanding of image and video processing strategies and know how to get those beautifully sharp aerial shots clients drool over. …

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HOW AIRBORNE DRONES CAN BE PUT TO WORK HUNTING WEEDS

Identifying weeds Read more about hemp farming with drones here.. Weeds cannot duck and cover when a drone flies overhead. Researcher Chris Neeser is counting on that. The Alberta Agriculture weed pest specialist is experimenting with using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also called drones, or radio controlled aircraft, to identify weed problems in crops. Neeser …

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