drones

The department is first in the state to do so.

Members of the Department of Transportation were flying drones at the state Capitol in Bismarck Wednesday.It was a training exercise, as DOT prepares for…

The Senate Appropriations Committee is looking at line items in the Commerce budget – to expand research and use of drones.The “asks” are for $30 million,…

A House committee is considering a bill to prohibit any kind of weapons on drones.It was introduced by Rep. Rick Becker (R-Bismarck). He introduced a…

The American Conservative Union held an infrastructure forum in Bismarck Monday.The special guest: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. She talked about…

North Dakota has been chosen as one of the 10 participants in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems pilot program.North Dakota’s Department of Transportation will…

Minot is working to attract companies involved in unmanned aerial vehicles.Minot has launched an effort called “Magic Skies.”"The proximity that Minot has…

North Dakota’s Commerce Commissioner said he welcomes the challenge to diversify North Dakota’s economy.Jay Schuler has been at Commerce since January. He…

A joint project between UND’s Office of Research and Economic Development and SkySkopes, Incorporated, could lead to a new use for drones.The plan is to…

The House has rejected a bill to prohibit law enforcement from using less lethal and non-lethal weapons on drones.Two years ago, the Legislature…