KHGI-TV/KWNB-TV/KHGI-CD-Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings
A whir of engine and flick of controller pushes remote controlled planes high in the sky in Grand Island, NE – “We have probably 100 airplanes and a couple hundred pilots out here,” says Jim Stulken. Continue reading
SKT Optionally-Piloted Helicopters
Although recently established, SKT Helicopters is a company that has a history that dates back many years. The people who founded SKT have worked for years in the field of helicopter engineering, design and manufacturing and have now come together to use their acquired expertise to form a company providing a ‘dowry’ of experience in the Helicopter industry.
Consumers Energy UAS Monitors Utility Lines
Consumers Energy launched an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Cement City to inspect utility poles and help determine whether the emerging technology can improve customer service.
Venture Capitalists Prowl Drone Market
Startup drone makers are finding record amounts of funding as venture capitalists prowl for early winners in what may become an $82 billion industry. Continue reading
Abu Dhabi Global Aerospace Summit to Discuss UAS
International aerospace experts will convene in Abu Dhabi at the third Global Aerospace Summit on March 7 & 8, 2016, to discuss the rapidly changing role of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Continue reading
Holy Spirit Scans for Leaky Roofs
Finally, after nearly 200 years, the Richmond Diocese has its first aircraft. The Holy Spirit 1 will be roving the diocese – one of the oldest in the land – scanning its 33,000 square miles and 147 parishes and numerous schools and other properties . . . for leaky roofs. Continue reading
Corporate Korea Loves Drones
Corporations in South Korea froma wide variety of industry sectors are turning their eyes toward drone technology, which is expected to create a great number of new business opportunities down the road.
New Mexico State to Perform UAS Dam Inspection
The Bureau of Reclamation has selected New Mexico State University to perform the first Reclamation dam inspection using an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). New Mexico’s team will perform research at Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico, a project estimated at $35,000 that the Bureau will fund.
The New Mexico team will work with Reclamation staff to develop the concept of operations, address safety requirements, select the UAS and appropriate sensors, validate flight procedures and perform the inspection. The flight is expected to take place in the next couple of months. Continue reading