Sixteen months ago, a gunman armed with an assault rifle shot and killed seven people and wounded 30 others at the annual July 4th parade in Highland Park outside Chicago.…
Scientists have discussed the possibility of deploying drones to detect methane gas emissions – a major source of global warming – for well over two years. A seminal study published…
For many Americans, especially children, fireworks displays are a quintessential part of an annual holiday celebration – especially the Fourth of July. The sight and sound of rockets exploding…
Wind power accounts for 7% of the world’s electricity and about 2% of the world’s energy. While the overall share is rising, it needs to expand much faster if the…
Oil and gas companies employ a variety of tools to inspect their pipelines to prevent leaks and spills and to ensure compliance with ever-changing regulations. Inspection gauges, SCADA control systems,…
Is the public at large warming to expanded drone use? While a growing number of government agencies and commercial industries are deploying unmanned aerial vehicles in an ever-increasing number of…
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are well known for their role in enhancing search and rescue operations by public safety agencies and first responders. But UAVs can also play a similar…
First responders in Atlantic City, NJ are planning to acquire a fleet of drones to patrol the city’s 20-mile coast line next summer. The move is intended to enhance their…
Construction is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the drone industry – indeed, #1, according to some surveys. The sector’s exponential growth tracks with the phenomenal expansion of the construction…
Drone corridors are an increasingly popular way for unmanned aerial vehicles to make remote deliveries without fear of colliding with manned aircraft or other drones. Some drone corridors – also…
