Drone Crashes Abound Over Super Hard Racing Course at World Maker Faire

Observer Drone Crashes Abound Over Super Hard Racing Course at World Maker FaireObserverCrowds check out a combat drone which the play-by-play announcer described as basically indestructible on an exhibition spin around the Maker Faire course. It appeared to be about three times the size of the racing drones. (Photo: Brady Dale for Observer).

NFL gets FAA drone green light

FedScoop NFL gets FAA drone green lightFedScoopThe FAA granted the league — specifically its NFL Films unit, which produces the league’s non-live segments — permission last week to use drones to film documentaries and films. But the exemption comes with a catch. While the NFL is the first major …

FAA approves drone use for NFL Films – NBCSports.com

Fortune FAA approves drone use for NFL FilmsNBCSports.comThe approval only allows for usage of drones in stadiums that are empty. Therefore, footage of games in action still won’t be happening soon. The drones may not be larger than 55 pounds and can’t fly higher than 400 feet. They also must remain in …

No more drones at HS sporting events, NJSIAA says – New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio

New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio No more drones at HS sporting events, NJSIAA saysNew Jersey 101.5 FM RadioFILE – In this June 11, 2015 file photo, a hexacopter drone is flown in Cordova, Md. Pilot reports of drone sightings so far this year are more than double last year, the Federal Aviation Administration reported Thursday. ¶ There have been more

Student charged in drone crash at UK stadium – The Courier-Journal

The Courier-Journal Student charged in drone crash at UK stadiumThe Courier-JournalLEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky Police have charged 24-year-old law student Peyton Wilson with wanton endangerment second degree for crashing a drone – an unmanned miniature helicopter – into Commonwealth Stadium just before kickoff of …