State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Drone RulesJune 19, 2017 | Daniel PotterCalifornia lawmakers are once again considering rules on where and when it’s okay to fly drones. In years past the governor has vetoed several drone bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTwo Drones Could Be Flying Over Placer County In Search For MosquitoesApril 11, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District has two new weapons in its fight against disease-carrying mosquitoes. The district plans to use drones to help spot places where mosquitoes could breed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Governor Brown To Decide Where Drones Will FlySeptember 21, 2016 | Daniel PotterGovernor Jerry Brown is weighing several bills to restrict where drones are allowed to fly – including over state-managed parks and waters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cal Fire Arrests Drone Operator For Interfering With FirefightingJuly 15, 2016A man accused of interfering with firefighting by flying a drone over the Trailhead Fire has been arrested. This is the first time Cal Fire has arrested a drone operator for allegedly interfering with firefighting.
State GovernmentFire Agencies Consider Drone AdoptionJuly 7, 2016 | Ben BradfordUnmanned drones could eventually assist in fighting wild fires in California, but probably not anytime soon.
FAA Probes Drone Near-Miss With Reno Firefighting CopterJune 17, 2016(AP) — The FAA is investigating a near-miss between a hobby drone and a sheriff's helicopter in Reno during an aerial attack on a wind-whipped brush fire that was threatening dozens of suburban homes on the edge of the Sierra.
Officials Unveil New Drone Lab At Reno-Stead AirportApril 7, 2016(AP) - Nevada has teamed up with NASA to conduct more research and testing on drones, which will take place at a new laboratory at Reno-Stead Airport.
Concern Rising Over Drones Bothering Marine MammalsMarch 24, 2016(AP) - Concern is rising on the Central Coast about photo and video drones getting too close to marine mammals.
Drone Video Service Starts At Ski Resort West Of Lake TahoeFebruary 15, 2016(AP) - Skiers at a resort west of Lake Tahoe can have their experience recorded via drone as part of a unique exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration.
State GovernmentShould You Buy Liability Coverage For Your Drone?December 28, 2015 | Ben BradfordAs more drones fill the sky, the industry and elected officials are urging hobbyists flying them to get insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
