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For the optimist, the news of additional funding for UAS integration ensures confidence that the United States is determined to open the skies, sooner rather than later, to commercial drone opera...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/05/21/congress-approves-3-million-in-additional-uas-research-concedes-legislation-may-take-longer-than-2015/

  A month ago, I posted about an innovative new approach to the design of fixed-wing drones. When I first saw the JUMP, by Arcturus, I was blown away at how such a simple idea could revolutioniz...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/05/20/the-next-generation-of-fixed-wing-drones/

Team BlackSheep recently released a first person view (FPV) video from a UAS flying over the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building in Dubia. That’s almost 2,800 ft folks. The video spea...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/05/15/team-blacksheep-take-amazing-video-over-the-worlds-tallest-building/

The increasing potential of small UAS commercial applications continues to push the demand for rules and regulations to new heights. According to Aviation Week, the FAA is working to expedite CO...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/05/15/faa-eyes-initial-limited-commercial-uas-operations/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omkay1cJmXI Rohnert Park based Arcturus UAV has introduced an aircraft that combines the long-range benefits of a fixed wing airplane with the take-off and landin...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/04/22/arcturus-introduces-vertical-take-off-and-landing-fixed-wing-uas-2/

Yesterday, I posted an article about thermal camera mounted drones being used to locate illegal pot farms. This morning, I wanted to share yet another application of thermal/drone technology. Cal...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/04/22/drones-the-newest-water-saving-tool-for-parched-farms/

Similar to the United States, many European countries find themselves in a UAS regulation limbo. Unlike the United States, however, most of those countries do not have the FAA scrutinizing the ve...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/04/21/european-commission-issues-call-for-tough-standards-to-regulate-civil-uas/

Here’s something you don’t see everyday. Although a day late, this article should please all of the 4/20 fans out there. Criminals are now using drones equipped with thermal cameras to locate...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/04/21/thieves-use-heat-detecting-uas-to-target-cannabis-farms/

As applications continue to grow, I wanted to share an article from the the U.K. about engineering firm MACAW using sUAS for pipelines, energy facilities, and other infrastructure. “The invest...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/04/21/engineering-consultants-buy-uas-fleet-for-energy-pipeline-inspections/

SAVE THE DATE!!!   I wanted to pass along an exciting event hosted by the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Northern California Region! The UAS Technical Demonstrat...

https://iphonedroneimagery.com/2014/04/15/asprs-uas-technical-demonstration-and-symposium-save-the-date-october-21-22-reno-nevada/