Drone Blogs

The Earth is in a constant state of change. For the most part, these changes are too far below the ground and small for us to feel. The National Earthquake Information Center reports that there are about 12,000-14,000 earthquakes each year around the world. Most of these are at a Magnitude of 2 and aren’t... Read More

The world needs massive amounts of energy to function day to day. We use different energy sources to heat our homes, travel, communicate, and so much more. The University of Massachusetts Lowell Energy and Engineering Program has become forerunners in developing new energy solutions to meet the growing demands of an energy dependent planet. The... Read More

 For most people, when they think of what firefighters do, the images of them putting out fires and saving people is what comes to mind. However, in many communities, one of the most important annual tasks the fire department will do is actually start fires. Controlled fires or prescribed burns are one of the... Read More

The United States War Department established the first version of the US Air Force on August 1, 1907. The Air Force was largely responsible for winning World War II. During the early years of the Air Force, the military’s strategy was to find strength in numbers with nearly 300,000 combat aircraft. When the US military... Read More

A child going missing is one of the worst nightmares a parent can face. It is something that happens every day. Out in public spaces like parks, beaches, or shopping centers, children can easily wander off accidentally. Kids even wander off from their own homes and become lost. Young kids may think they know where... Read More

Dave Beaty has won many awards, including an Emmy, for his documentary videography skills. He is also an expert in drones and perfecting camera gimbal systems for them. Always looking for subject material, he stumbled across an interesting log entry from the USS Kidd, a United States Navy destroyer. The log entry, which Dave Tweeted... Read More

In the 1920’s, disputes over the constitution of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes in the newly formed nation of Yugoslavia began to fester. By 1991, violence between the opposing peoples led to what has been generally termed the Balkan Crisis. In 2001, after the reorganization of internationally accepted states, peace was met. During... Read More

On January 5, 1933, construction on the Golden Gate Bridge commenced. Engineered by Joseph Strauss, the bridge took 4 years to complete and cost more than $35 million. When the bridge opened to the public on May 27, 1937, it was the world’s longest and tallest suspension bridge spanning 4,200ft and reaching 746ft into the... Read More

 Engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries when it comes to how drones are built and used. This has opened up a world of opportunities for drones. About a decade ago, drones were tools regulated to the military, scientific experiments, and DIY hobbyists. While drones are still heavily used in those fields, they have broken... Read More

 Technology has changed the way police officers can carry out their civic duties. One of the most valuable tools police have at their disposal comes from multiple forms of recording devices. Security cameras help officers investigate possible crime scenes. Images from satellite cameras help build comprehensive maps that officers use for navigation. Cameras on... Read More