This Week at NCDOT: Drone Permits and Future Engineers by RALEIGH – The below are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Drone Permits Reach 1,000 The Division of Aviation has issued 1,000 drone permits to government and commercial … Read more
NCDOT Establishes Best Practices for Drone Use in Disaster Response by RALEIGH – Whether conducting a search and rescue operation for a lost hiker or assisting public agencies during a major flood event, drones can play an essential role during emergency response. The N.C. Department of Transportation has established best practices and recommended policies for … Read more
Don’t Let Your Drone Land You on the Naughty List this Holiday Season by RALEIGH – One of the gifts most likely to top wish lists for kids and adults alike this holiday season is a drone. Retailers estimate as many as 1.2 million unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, will be sold by the end … Read more
Get Informed on Drone Safety This Holiday Season by RALEIGH – This holiday season, don’t end up on the naughty list by ignoring guidelines for recreational drone use. Whether they’re called quadcopters, radio controlled planes, or any of the high tech brand names, drones are expected to be at the top of many wish lists, … Read more
State Reminds Drone Users to Fly Safe This Summer by RALEIGH – As the days grow longer and warmer, more and more drone owners are heading outdoors to enjoy their technology. North Carolina’s Division of Aviation website is a great resource to help owners learn how to operate their drone safely in North Carolina. “This … Read more
This Week at N.C. Transportation: NCDOT Creates One-Stop Shop for Drone Operators by NCDOT seeks partners for 2016 Watch for Me NC Campaign; new DMV mobile office hits the road; fans reminded to not drink and drive RALEIGH — The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. Several … Read more
NCDOT Creates One-Stop Shop for NC Drone Operators by RALEIGH – As drones become more common in American households and businesses, the N.C. Department of Transportation is working to help promote safety on the air and on the ground by educating drone operators in our state. Drones, also called Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), offer a … Read more
NCDOT Offers Tips for Drone Safety by RALEIGH – Quadcopters, radio controlled planes, UAS – no matter what you call them, there’s no denying that drones are a big hit this holiday season. As Americans wrap up their holiday shopping, the N.C. Department of Transportation is offering advice to the thousands of people receiving a … Read more