LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems; in other words, it’s a drone degree. The university, less than an hour’s drive from Tyler, began the program last semester and it has proved to be a growing success.
There has been a lot of discussion about drones, the privacy issues they raise, and their economic impact. Here are 4 things you should know about drones.
RPAs are commonly known as drones. These flying robots are unmanned aircraft, meaning that nobody rides in them. Pilots control the drones with remotes or through software-controlled flight plans.
Many different industries are investing in drones, so it looks like drones aren’t a fad, but rather a new tool for businesses to use. LeTourneau University explains that current economic studies estimate the drone industry in the United States will gain more than $82 billion over the next 10 years.
Anyone can use a drone, but there are specific guidelines when doing so. Here are some common users and the way they use drones.
There are many other industries using drones and many other ways drones can help businesses.
Because drones are new to commercial and recreational markets, legislation is still being developed. Texas drone laws and federal laws are continuing to form as problems and issues arise. Here are things that are required:
Drone usage comes with great responsibility for both industries and individual people. You could face up to 3 years in jail and up to $250,000 in criminal fines for flying an unregistered drone.
Like all other products, faulty product design can result in injury. If you’ve been injured by a defective drone or by any other product, contact the Colley & Colley law firm in Tyler, Texas for a free consultation. We’re dedicated to providing you with the best legal counsel in East Texas.
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