Drone Blogs

Construction is widely considered to be a “traditional” industry, one highly resistant to new technology, including digitization.  But, in recent years, construction has emerged as a leading industry for commercial application of drone technology.  The industry has experienced a 239% growth in drone use year over year, higher than any other commercial sector besides real... Read More

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African governments are among the least friendly in the world when it comes to support for drone flying.  Several governments ban the practice outright, while others have a cumbersome permit approval system in place that largely discourages it. But none of these obstacles have deterred enterprising young drone enthusiasts on the continent from seizing the... Read More

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Minnesota is considered one of the most “drone friendly” states in the nation.  In fact, the Fairfax, VA-based Mercatus Center ranks the Wolverine State #5 on its annual 50-state scorecard.  While important commercial drone applications, including farm management, are an important reason for Minnesota’s top ranking, another is law enforcement.  More than 80 police and... Read More

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Last week a parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan, killing one person and injuring several others.  Concerned over inspector safety, New York mayor Eric Adams, who has extolled the virtues of advanced technology, decided to send in a drone – and a robotic dog – to investigate. It’s an increasingly common response in American cities... Read More

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Drones are often considered to be mechanical versions of birds.  In fact, drone designers often study real life birds as they seek to equip their UAVs with a deft maneuverability beyond the capability of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.  But can drones actually pass for birds among real-life avians in their midst? Apparently not.  Despite... Read More

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The proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has led to important technological and operational advancements in the management of farms.  With drones, what was once tedious and time-consuming field work, often requiring long hours in the hot sun using expensive difficult-to-recruit farm labor, has become a fast, efficient and cost-effective process that makes farming more... Read More

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What would you do if you found yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere in your car on a snowbound road without cell phone service?  Many people, unable to call for help, boldly set out on foot – often wandering around for hours in the cold, only to succumb to the elements. It’s a common... Read More

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After months of delay, Walmart has finally begun direct aerial package deliveries at three of its stores in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Customers that live within 0.8 of a mile from any one of the three stores can receive store goods weighing less than 10 pounds via drone – for a modest $3.99 service fee.   The... Read More

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Forty-five of the 50 US states prohibit the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the purpose of hunting wildlife, including bears, deer and birds.  The reasons are largely moral and ethical:  Using a drone to scout wild animals is viewed as a violation of the “Fair Chase Rule,” which stipulates that human hunters should... Read More

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) periodically grants special authorizations – dubbed “waivers” – for drone companies to conduct their flights at long distances without the need for remote piloting.  It’s a cumbersome and time-consuming process and requires enormous patience on the part of the applicant.  Those that obtain a waiver  – and only 20% of... Read More

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