Betsy Lillian
Betsy Lillian has been the editor of Unmanned Aerial Online since 2014. She also serves as an associate editor of sister publications North American Windpower and Solar Industry magazine. She has been with Zackin Publications since 2012.
Hybrid Power Plant System Lets UAVs Recharge While in Flight
In order to allow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators to charge their vehicles during flight, a team has created a hybrid power plant that...
UAV Gets a Penalty Flag at an NFL Game
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been unwelcome guests at several sporting events in recent times. Now, another incident has been added to the list:...
County Fair Offers Visitors a Look at a Drone
Forget the rodeos and award-winning blueberry pies; this year, a drone is joining the festivities at a county fair in Washington state. The Columbia...
Baton Rouge Turns to Drones to Improve City Parking
The City of Baton Rouge, La., is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to study cars' parking activity in order to eventually improve on parking...
Company Deploys UAVs to Create Virtual Property Tours
RoamingAround, a provider of mobile engagement solutions for the hospitality industry, says it is offering interactive virtual property tours designed with the help of...
Alabama Creates ‘Drone Task Force’ to Further UAV Usage
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has announced the creation of the Alabama Drone Task Force, which will be in charge of reviewing the necessary requirements...
Three Lawsuits Are Flying in Court Against the FAA
Several organizations are challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft by filing three lawsuits in the U.S....
University’s UAS Flight Detects Air Before T-Storm
The University of Colorado Boulder says it has conducted the first multiple, unmanned aerial system (UAS) interception of a telltale rush of cold air...
Drone Spotted at the Aftermath of California’s Earthquake
After a 6.0-magnitude earthquake recently hit the Bay Area of California, a man took his unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the scene to see...
UAVs Become Part of Cast and Crew in Hollywood Film
For an upcoming motion picture, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were not only featured in the storyline but were also used as a part of...
