Drones in U.S. National Parks: Banned or Not?
The short answer is, yes, drones are banned in US national parks. The main law governing the issue is Policy Memorandum 14-05, issued by the National Park Service (NPS) on…
Some Conservationists Are Worried About the Effect of Drones on Bird Life
Drones are widely viewed as a boon to the world’s expanding conservation efforts. With their thermal imaging sensors, drones can track endangered species as well as predators and poachers. They…
Latin America Embraces Drone Package Delivery Services
Drone package delivery services are expanding worldwide but Latin America’s are consistently cutting-edge. In May, a Brazilian start-up, Speedbird Aero became that country’s first company to be certified by the…
Are Some Reported UFO Sightings Just Rogue Drones?
Residents of Austin, TX were thrilled, shocked and bewildered by the appearance over their city last Thursday of a swarm of bright lights that briefly hovered, then suddenly shot…
Drones Are Being Deployed as Shark and Crocodile “Spotters”
Australia may be the world’s leader in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to track and protect endangered wildlife. When massive bush fires broke out in 2019, the national…
Oklahoma is America’s Leading Drone Delivery State
Oklahoma is the leading drone delivery state in the nation, according to an authoritative report released last week by the Fairfax, VA-based Mercatus Center. Part of the reason, the report…
America Is Taking the Lead in Space Drone Development
A high-altitude “satellite” drone known as the Zephyr just touched down on Earth after setting a number of records for continuous flight by an unmanned aerial aircraft. The Zephyr managed…
Could Package Delivery Drones Make Carbon Emissions Worse?
The benefits of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for businesses and consumers alike are well-documented. Thanks to drones, businesses can reduce their labor costs and improve the efficiency and safety of…
Drones Are Beginning to Plant and Harvest Crops
Drones are impacting a growing number of industrial sectors, but none more important than large-scale farming. One recent study estimates that 80% of all drones in operation in the United…
Remote ID is Coming to an Airspace Near You
Drones allow businesses to speed their operations and cut their costs all the while enhancing workplace safety. After a decade of successful deployment, it’s hard to argue with the commercial…
