PORTLAND, Ore. – Pacific Power is announcing the use of commercial drones to monitor the company’s electrical equipment at various transmission, distribution, and substation facilities. According to a press release Monday, Pacific Power says the drones will be used at ...
ASHLAND, Ore. – The Ashland Municipal Airport is hosting Airport Day this weekend for the first time in five years. The event is taking place Saturday at the airport on Dead Indian Memorial Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...
ASHLAND, Ore.– The National Guard is working with local and state agencies to train pilots to fly unmanned aerial systems. Organizers hope the program will allow pilots to use their skills to help law enforcement and fire agencies in our ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – A bill That prohibits drone use in Oregon under certain scenarios has been signed by Governor Tina Kotek. HB 2520 focuses on preventing drone interference with wildfire suppression, law enforcement and emergency response efforts. This come about ...
SALEM, Ore. – A bill is being considered in the Oregon legislature focused on drone restrictions. Senate bill 812, would ban the take-off and landing of any unmanned aircraft. This is for city and county parks. Bill supporters say it ...
PAJU, South Korea (NBC) – South Korea’s military fired warning shots and scrambled its jets and attack helicopters Monday when five North Korean drones crossed into South Korea. South Korea calls the border intrusion a clear act of provocation. One ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford police are taking to the skies with a new drone program. The Medford Police Department said three officers have been trained and certified to operate four separate drones as part of MPD’s “Drone Response Team.” According ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – The Federal Aviation Administration outlined some new rules for drones that could pave the way for more commercial usage. Federal officials say they’ll allow operators to fly small drones over people and at night. Most of ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County commissioners met to discuss multiple topics at Tuesday’s study session. The U.S. geographic names board has asked local stakeholders to weigh in on the potential renaming of Dead Indian Creek, Dead Indian Soda Springs, ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — The City of Ashland is looking to get city councilors on board with some new technology for fire season. City Administrator Kelly Madding said they want to bring the idea of thermal imaging drones to Tuesday’s council ...