Eric Colburn, PLS

Category: Light Unmanned Aircraft

  • Geov8 2015 Virtual Expo Announced by Colburn Strategic Partners for August 15, 2015

    An Online Virtual Geoinnovation Event Showcasing New and Innovative Geospatial Technology 04/12/2015 – The Geov8 2015 Virtual Expo is an online virtual geoinnovation event showcasing new and innovative geospatial technologies. This event will be held by Colburn Strategic Partners, experts in geospatial technology integration. There will be industry leaders and specialists in geospatial tech presenting…

  • Laser Scanning Drones: XactSense is First to Fly Velodyne’s New Low-Cost LIDAR “Puck”

    XactSense Inc. has developed a new platform for low-altitude aerial mapping using the newly released Velodyne LIDAR VLP-16 “Puck”. Drone LIDAR mapping for the masses is here. Providence, Rhode Island (PRWEB) March 02, 2015 XactSense, Inc. has developed a new platform for low-altitude aerial mapping using the newly released Velodyne LIDAR VLP-16 “Puck”. Drone LIDAR…

  • Commercial Drones Webinar: Proposed Rules, Tools and Business Opportunities

    Commercial Drones Webinar: Proposed Rules, Tools and Business Opportunities

    Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT) Cost: Free To Register: CLICK HERE Please join us for this complimentary commercial drones webinar. With the recent announcement by the FAA of proposed rules for commercial drones, UAS or UAV, learn about the proposed rules, the tools and business opportunities using this new and…

  • The Professional Land Surveyor Podcast Episode 17: Commercial Drones Get Proposed FAA Rules

    Subscribe to this podcast You can subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, grab the RSS feed or play from the website. Datumate – PLS Podcast Sponsor Datumate – PLS Podcast Sponsor Podcast Sponsor This episode of the Professional Land Surveyor Podcast (PLSP) is brought to you by Datumate – Geomatics Expert Systems Field-to-Plan made easier,…

  • FAA’s Small UAS/Drone Proposed Rulemaking Major Provisions

    Expanding on yesterday’s news, DOT and FAA Propose New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, below is the Summary of Major Provisions of Proposed Part 107 outlining the details for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed commercial use of Small UAS (sUAS), UAV, or drones: Operational Limitations

  • DOT and FAA Propose New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

    Regulations will facilitate integration of small UAS into U.S. aviation system WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today proposed a framework of regulations that would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in today’s aviation system, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future technological innovations. The FAA proposal offers safety…

  • Commercial Drone Regulations Reportedly Poised For FAA Approval

    Based on a leaked FAA document, Forbes, the NY Times and other news outlets today are are reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is about to approve favorable rules for the commercial use of drones, UAS or UAV. However, it should be noted that while this leaked document is dated for February 2015, it’s possible that…

  • FAA Grants North Dakota UAS Test Site Broader Air Access

    February 11- The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to fly in a wide area of North Dakota, a move that will give industry more opportunities for research that could help the agency integrate UAS into the nation’s airspace.

  • Safe Drone Usage Legislation to Create Safe Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Policies By FAA

    Congressional Legislation Urges the Federal Aviation Administration to Create Safe Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policies Feb. 05, 2015 Murkowski, Young Introduce Bicameral Bills Pushing for Safe Drone Usage Senator Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Don Young announced companion legislation in both chambers of Congress aimed at urging the Federal Aviation Administration to create policies for safe usage…

  • FAA Grants Real Estate, Agricultural UAS Exemptions

    January 6– The Federal Aviation Administration today granted two regulatory exemptions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, including the first for real estate photography. The agency gave the exemptions to Douglas Trudeau with Tierra Antigua Realty in Tucson, AZ, and Advanced Aviation Solutions in Spokane, WA. Before these exemption approvals, the FAA had granted 12…

  • FAA Announces Virginia Tech UAS Test Site Now Operational

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Announces Virginia Tech UAS Test Site Now Operational Research in Virginia, New Jersey and Maryland to benefit technology development WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today announced that the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test site program is ready to conduct research vital…

  • Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Johnny Dronehunter: Defender of Privacy – Official Trailer feat. Salvo 12 Shotgun Silencer

    In this installment of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity, an entertaining video about Johnny Dronehunter. It seems that while all Johnny wants to do is to cruise down the road with the tunes turned up, he ends up attacked by his evil nemesis the DJI Phantom drones, or UAVs. Damn good thing that Johnny had his shotgun with…

  • Busting Myth #4 About The FAA and Unmanned Aircraft

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a list Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft to discuss misconceptions and misinformation about Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) regulations. As UAS, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones, if you will, become ever more popular for recreational and eventual commercial use, I thought it would be helpful to share…

  • Busting Myth #3 About The FAA and Unmanned Aircraft

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a list Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft to discuss misconceptions and misinformation about Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) regulations. As UAS, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones, if you will, become ever more popular for recreational and eventual commercial use, I thought it would be helpful to share…

  • Busting Myth #1 About The FAA and Unmanned Aircraft

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a list Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft to discuss misconceptions and misinformation about Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) regulations. As UAS, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones, if you will, become ever more popular for recreational and eventual commercial use, I thought it would be helpful to share…

  • Commercial Drones Legal (For Now)

    This news is republished from the Professional Land Surveyor Newsletter, which you can read and subscribe to here »»http://eepurl.com/PUWDP Judge Rules Commercial Drone Use Legal Yesterday, National Transportation Safety Board administrative judge Patrick Geraghty ruled that it is legal to use UAS, or drones. This has not been the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) position for several years. This…

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Selects Six Sites for Unmanned Aircraft Research

    After a rigorous 10-month selection process involving 25 proposals from 24 states, the Federal Aviation Administration has chosen six unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test site operators across the country. In selecting the six test site operators, the FAA considered geography, climate, location of ground infrastructure, research needs, airspace use, safety, aviation experience and…

  • Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video

    Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video

    A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with a Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video. I love this technology, which could become an industry game-changer, allowing entry into the aerial mapping market to land surveying and geomatic companies. Watch the Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video

  • senseFly’s eBee Drone Maps Swiss Alpine Valley Video

    senseFly’s eBee Drone Maps Swiss Alpine Valley Video

    There’s a lot of controversy in the US about drones and UAV’s. Resolving safety and privacy are no small issues, but this technology is coming and offers an opportunity for land surveying and geomatic companies to enter the aerial mapping markets. Will you be ready when the drone mapping opportunity strikes? Watch the senseFly’s eBee Drone…

  • FAA Announces Request for Proposals For Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research and Test Sites

    FAA Announces Request for Proposals For Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research and Test Sites

    WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today solicited proposals from state and local governments, eligible universities and other public entities to develop six unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country. Through the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Congress directed the FAA to establish this program to conduct critical…