Using Drones To Monitor Nuclear Power Plants
In 2019, nearly 10% of the world’s electricity generation was supplied by civilian nuclear power plants. While some believe that nuclear power is an expensive and unreliable renewable energy source,…
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Using Underwater Drones To Study Deep Sea Environments
Monterey Bay is one of the most biodiverse bodies of water in the world. It has a 4,000 meter deep canyon perfect for studying deep sea environments. David Packard…
Carnegie Mellon Ph.D Student Creates AI Program For Drones to Film For Movies, TV Shows and More Autonomously
Drones have changed how movies, television shows, commercials, and even the news are filmed. When a director wants to provide a fully immersive experience, they need to be able…
Drone Footage Shows the Wreckage Left Behind from the Deadly Tornado That Ravaged Central America
Tornadoes in central America are not uncommon. Tornado season typically runs from May through June, with close to 1,000 tornadoes making landfall a year. For the most part, the…
Drone Company Creates Special Drone That Can Autonomously Clean Solar Panels
Experts agree that one of the first steps the world needs to take to reverse climate change is to rely on alternative renewable energy sources, such as wind and photovoltaic…
Marshall University Opens “Bill Noe Flight School” To Help Prepare Students for Careers in the Drone Industry
In 1974, Arville Cline graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Today he is the CFO/COO of Metatron Unmanned Solutions based out of Charleston, West Virginia. Partnering with French…
Drones Have Become One of the Biggest Advancements in Agricultural Technology and Farming
With the convenience of modern grocery stores, it’s easy to forget that nearly all food purchases come from some type of farm. Be it fresh produce and meats to pre-packaged…
DroneResponders Is a Nationwide Network of Public Safety Drone Pilots Ready to Help Out When Needed
As a retired fire chief from Charlottesville and a 46 year public safety veteran, Charles Werner knows a thing or two about how necessary it is for public safety workers…
Using Drones to Visually and Autonomously Inspect Aircraft For Any Damages Before Takeoff
To ensure safety, all aircraft need to be regularly inspected for any damages. If an aircraft were to malfunction because of a skipped inspection, the fallout could be catastrophic. The…
Dr. Erin Bunting Using Drones To Study The Great Lakes Coastal Regions For Erosion Progression
Dr. Erin Bunting was born and raised in Florida. A lifelong Gator, she proudly attended the University of Florida as an undergraduate. While there, Erin was enrolled in an Extreme…
