Public Works Pioneers a Drones-as-a-Service Program for Salem, Oregon
Salem, Oregon’s drones-as-a-service program supports multiple city departments, enhancing operations through high-resolution imagery.
Posts Tagged: drones
AI Below the Surface
In Macomb County, Mich., public works is using drones and AI to inspect sewer lines. Learn how this technology is saving money and improving maintenance on vital infrastructure.
How a Southern California City Became Drone-Ready With Geospatial Technology
Residents in Ontario, California, are poised to be among the first in the U.S. to experience a citywide drone delivery program.
No Drone Zone
Drones are an accepted (though with reservations or downright hatred by some individuals) part of our lives. But did you know you do not have the right to fly them wherever or whenever you please?
State, Local Drone Programs Are Taking Flight
Drones also present a regulatory challenge for agencies concerned with airspace maintenance, but their commercial potential far outweighs these obstacles.
Mapping out the Future: How Imagery Plays in to Government
It’s an exciting era for those in government. Vivid satellite images, airborne drones and 3D technology have unlocked another realm of possibility for public service.
Advance Your Potential by Widening Your Search
Look at your own skillset and research an industry that you might not have considered before and try to imagine how that sector could benefit from what you have to offer.
4 Things Cities Must Keep in Mind When Managing Large Protests
Cities can easily use new technologies to manage large crowds. Learn how from this featured blogger.
FirstNet for Emergency Management
FirstNet provides quality of service, priority and preemption for emergent medical communications.
Ummm Can Your Drone Fly Here????
Drones. Those unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that everyone from Modern Family’s Phil Dunphy to the Dalai Lama are taking a turn at piloting. Drones are quickly changing the information landscape with the possibility of being the most highly disruptive technology since the cell phone. They are true robots, tasked by their human masters for all typesRead… Read more »