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Drones for Good

Gov. Cuomo welcomed home two drone pilots of the New York Air National Guard, who have been helping battle wildfires raging in California,...

Haye KestelooSep 14

California

Drone footage shows orange skies over San Francisco and Bay Area that resulted from form the thick wildfire smoke that blocks the sunlight.

Haye KestelooSep 10

Education

In Southern California, three colleges have been selected by the FAA to participate in the UAS Collegiate Training Initiative. The following

Haye KestelooSep 1

Firefighters

Firefighters turn to drones to fight the Woodward Fire in Marin County, California. The fire has been raging for two weeks and currently...

Haye KestelooSep 1

Drone Inspection

Drone-based inspection firm, Cyberhawk won the contract for the work in California through a competitive tender process. The company...

Haye KestelooAug 11

California

Scientists are using drones to study great white sharks along the coast of southern California to improve their understanding of how these

Haye KestelooJul 29

California

Similarly to Southern California Edison, PG&E conducts powerline inspections with drones and helicopters as well. The updated System...

Haye KestelooJul 18

California

Helicopters and drones are used to inspect Southern California Edison equipment along the south coast. The company says that the aerial...

Haye KestelooJul 17

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.