Drone bill could affect Maui missing women search
The families of the two missing Maui woman are now turning to drone technology to look for their loved ones. But if some lawmakers have their way, those high tech eyes in the sky will be grounded.
Month: February 2014
Drones will help UH Hilo study wiliwili trees
Drones will help UH Hilo study wiliwili trees
Unmanned aircraft will help researchers study a struggling Hawaiian tree species. The University of Hawaii at Hilo says the Federal Aviation Administration is authorizing the use of drones to assess wiliwili trees on the Big Island.
Blimp Drone Operations (E Blimp), Schmidt Ocean Institute Student Cruise One, Hawaii, Feb. 21, 2014.
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Diamond Head Lighthouse (Feb. 21, 2014) by Videoworkz Hawaii.
Drone’s Eye View of a UH Baseball Game (Kristopher Schlund)
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Waikiki Aerials Over Ft. DeRussy
From Videoworkz Hawaii, Created using a Folding 550 quad. NAZA V2 with GPS, Sunny Sky 980kv 2212 v2 motors, 30amp Rctimer Simonk escs. Spektrum radio. 3 axis Alexmos 2.2b firmware brushless gimbal board with follow mode wuth Hero3 black edition.
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State lawmakers grapple with drone issues
State lawmakers grapple with drone issues
Police, hobbyists, filmmakers and regulators told lawmakers Tuesday that the state should protect people’s privacy. But they urged lawmakers not to curtail the many uses for unmanned aircraft beyond police surveillance, including commercial photography, search and rescue operations, resource management and recreational use.
Hobbyists Request Exemption from Drone Ban
Enthusiasts want lawmakers to exempt hobbyists from a bill that would restrict drone use to law enforcement agencies. “Flying model aircraft is nothing new. The reason why it is gaining popularity today is that its price point dropped and more people who can now afford it,” said Eric Ryan. Ryan also fears what the restrictions will do for those eyeing it for commercial use.
— KITV
Hawaii Drone Bill Amended
The Senate Judiciary Committee today broadened a bill to regulate remote controlled aerial vehicles, commonly called drones. Senate Bill 2608 originally sought to restrict the use of the machines to law enforcement only. But it was amended to include other uses.
The best cameramen at the Olympics are drones
The best cameramen at the Olympics are drones
Drones are being used to film ski and snowboarding events at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, as you may have noticed. But the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for sports photography is far from a passing gimmick. In fact, you should expect more and more athletic events to be filmed by drone.