Regulators Debate the Future of Drone Hunting and Fishing
Forty-five of the 50 US states prohibit the use of drones for the purpose of hunting wildlife, including bears, deer and birds. The reasons are largely moral and ethical: Using…
“Cooperative Federalism” in Drone Development is Inevitable, Experts Say
Is the federal government exclusively empowered – through the FAA – to regulate access to low-altitude airspace above private commercial and residential property? One frequently hears this argument, especially from…
Drones Are Helping Archaeologists Explore Ancient Civilizations
One of the most highly touted competitive advantages of drones is their ability to conduct aerial site surveys that are more cost-effective and technically accurate than field surveys conducted on…
Drones in South Carolina: Frustrated Businesses and Law Enforcement Agencies Want More State Support
South Carolina is one of a handful of US states, mostly located in the South, that has yet to experience a major drone industry “take off.” The Virginia-based Mercatus Center,…
Drones Could Help Save the Planet from Plastic Pollution
In recent years, heart-rending images of dead or dying sea mammals and fish, their stomachs stuffed with plastic, have shocked citizens around the globe. Reports indicate that the amount of…
The Race is On: Greece is Fast-Tracking Its Commercial Drone Program
Worried about recent threats from neighboring Turkey, its long-time Mediterranean rival, Greece is fast-tracking the development of a new fleet of surveillance drones that can keep tabs on the nation’s…
New York’s Drone Test Site Approved for Expanded Flights
New York ranks 36th on the list of US states deemed ready to expand their drone industry, according to the Virginia-based Mercatus Center which ranks all 50 states annually. So…
With Fewer Regulatory Restrictions, Drones Could One Day Replace Small Planes and Helicopters
Drones are becoming so popular with businesses and consumers that it’s often forgotten that other aircraft are still filling critical niches in today’s economy. Moreover, they will likely do so…
Could Drones Play a Role in Police Hostage Negotiations?
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have an important role to play as auxiliary support for police and law enforcement operations. One of their most important law enforcement roles is surveilling and…
Drones Make Closing Business Deals Easier, More Sustainable
The onset of the COVID-19 in early 2020 wreaked havoc on American businesses, forcing many to shutter their doors. For prospective buyers, the pandemic also complicated their due diligence efforts:…
