Drone Blogs

Early civilizations built their communities along waterways to have access to life sustaining water and as a natural sewage system. As populations increased and cities developed, more modern sewers were created. Evidence of the first ever sewer, which was built to remove waste from homes, was found in South Asia built around 2000 BC by... Read More

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Weeds are a menace to any property owner.  For most homeowners, it’s easy enough to treat your lawn with specialized chemicals and pull up any remaining pesky weeds.  But for farmers, weed growth can easily compromise harvest yields.  An example is a weed endemic to North America called burcucumber, also known as wild cucumber.  This... Read More

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With a population of more than 300,000, the city of St. Louis in Missouri is currently the 20th largest city in the United States. The Globalization and World Cities Research Network has even designated St. Louis as one of 173 global cities, a standard that is used to study how major cities influence the world.... Read More

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After the losses faced during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the United States Military needed to rebuild its airbase strongholds. One such mission would go on to be known as Operation Forager, a strategy that would see the US take control over key airbases to defeat Imperial Japan. Between July 21 through August... Read More

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 It comes as no surprise to hear of drones being used in warfare. Most of the world was introduced to drones via the Predator and Reaper drones, the most well know drones operated by the United States Military Forces. While the drone industry has vastly expanded to other sectors, their use in military operations... Read More

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When police departments in the United States first began using drones, they faced numerous obstacles. The most significant was assuring the public that drones would be used responsibly and ethically. In 2018, the Chula Vista Police Department in California set the standard for effectively and positively utilizing drones in emergencies. Today, more than a thousand... Read More

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Being able to have accurate counts of different animal populations throughout the world is just one of the many ways scientists take measures of our ever changing planet.  These population counts are particularly vital in understanding how climate change impacts the world.  An example of one of these counts is the populations of walruses that are dependent on the rapidly decreasing polar... Read More

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Aerial drone surveillance has emerged as a low-cost and highly efficient way to enhance the inspection of construction sites.  In fact, some surveys suggest that construction is the fastest growing commercial niche for drones after real estate.  But most aerial construction inspections are still hampered by the aircraft’s limited battery power as well as the... Read More

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How can drone hobbyists navigate the complex landscape of laws and regulations governing UAV flying in state and local jurisdictions? Despite the persistent claim that the FAA exercises exclusive authority over national airspace, state and local governments continue to impose their own regulations.  The problem for drone fliers?  These guidelines are rarely publicized and can... Read More

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Tough new federal inspection rules for monitoring landfill methane emissions – a leading source of global warming, according to experts – are forcing a growing number of US states to deploy drones to speed field surveys and reduce inspection costs.  The latest example is Washington State.  On May 13th, the Washington State Department of Ecology... Read More

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