UAS

LAST POINT

Drones Have Earned a Place in Surveying

Drones augment existing surveying tools to minimize risk of injury, reduce data collection time and lower cost.

Linda Duffy

July 27, 2021

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Drones are perfectly suited for topographic surveys in areas that are difficult to access on the ground.

WACKY

Does Your Drone Have Eagle Insurance?

A bald eagle attacks government drone and sends it to bottom of Lake Michigan.

POB Editorial Staff

August 15, 2020

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A bald eagle attacks government drone and sends it to bottom of Lake Michigan.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

Quantum Spatial Achieves IS-BAO Certification

The designation verifies that the company’s flight operations division has adopted the best practices necessary to reach the highest levels of safety, security and professionalism in its airborne data acquisition activities.

August 12, 2020

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The designation verifies that the company’s flight operations division has adopted the best practices necessary to reach the highest levels of safety, security and professionalism in its airborne data acquisition activities.

UAVs

New 'Flight to the Future' Drone Pilot Training and Business Ownership Program

Participants become a fully licensed drone pilot and business operator.

August 9, 2020

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Participants become a fully licensed drone pilot and business operator.

UAV

Drones Can Safely Perform Inspections In Dangerous Conditions

Linda Duffy

June 17, 2020

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Equipped with cameras and other sensors, drones can access assets without exposing a person to any of the dangerous conditions found in chimneys, boilers, tanks and tunnels.

Can Drones Add Value While Being Safe?

Linda Duffy

March 16, 2020

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Depending on the use case, drones are an excellent choice for collecting high-quality remotely sensed data; however, current operating regulations in the U.S. require the operator to keep the drone in sight.

Safety and Security Go Together For UAVs

Mary E. Shacklett

February 17, 2020

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In November, 2019, the U.S. Department of Interior made the decision to ground its 531-strong drone force, with the exception of drones being used for emergency purposes such as fighting wildfires and conducting search and rescue missions.

Forensic Examination of Drones

Mary E. Shacklett

December 16, 2019

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The drone forensics field is still in nascent stages of development.

UAVs Below 200 Feet Face More Regulation

Mary E. Shacklett

December 2, 2019

On October 16, 2019, Utah Senator Mike Lee introduced a proposal to restrict the Federal Aviation Administration’s right to regulate airspace below 200 feet.