David Barbour

Dr. David Barbour is the Director of K–12 Drone Pilot Programs for Blue Ridge Mountain Drones, where he leads statewide and regional initiatives to prepare stud

[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Reach out to your legislators and let them know we need to KEEP DJI DRONES LEGAL for EDUCATION!

[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Drones in action! We need more of these in the hands of our police and firefighters. Their use can save lives and property.
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Drone Technology uses are taking shape. Here are some of the ones nearing completion that will save lives. Remember, there is still always a pilot somewhere in the background. These with FAA Part 107 certifications have a bright future.
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What a great video of Home Depot using a drone FPV and a great way to show the merchandise you are selling.
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Check out our latest Video now available on our Youtube Channel.
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Now this is a drone! One for forest firefighting
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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

More and more applications for Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) are being approved. Once the issues allowing this in full scale have been resolved, the drone industry will explode and the need for pilots will be difficult to meet.

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

For all my fellow drone flyers, here is something you need to know as we move into winter and flying your drone safely.

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Drones are not just for individual use but can support major infrastructure by providing Internet access to places hard to reach.

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Your pizza delivery person make look a lot different in the future. More Drone pilot jobs coming as this industry becomes a reality. This is also currently being done in Holly Spring NC today by a different company.

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Drone Taxi anyone?

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Drone Deliveries are growing! A new report on Drone Deliveries show the companies currently providing deliveries and which companies are using them.

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I am thankful we have our NC High School Firefighter Academies across the state to help address the shortage of Volunteer Firefighters in NC while providing them a great opportunity at a full time career in that same field. Here is an interesting article

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Are you planning for National Drone Safety Week?

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

The new must have firearm!

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Lots of folks say the main problem with Drones is limited flying time. We also know bigger batteries are heavier, reducing flight times as well and they are more dangerous. This shows this limitation may be overcome in the near future.

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Drones are being used more and more in Public Safety. Check out this article on how they can be used in your community today.

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

A good study on a small sampling of Drone Pilots. Most come from the Real Estate and photography/cinematography field. FAA studies still show Construction, Agriculture, and Public Safety as largest. this report is still interesting and worth a read.

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[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

Attending a youth event with our Branch Chapel Church teens called Velocity.

[David Barbour @davidraybarbour]

What a Drone! Only 28lbs, flies for 20 min. The tube in the back that is standing straight up is a parachute. He promised us we will see it deployed when he is finished this flight. Oh boy!