LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office brought a surprise treat to Wegmans on Sunday as they met community members on the first day of New York State's Sheriff's Week. The two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones, acquired just this past June, were originally to be left out of the Deputy meet and greet and equipment demonstrations that complemented Wegmans' refreshments sales to benefit the 'Fill the Bus' Foodlink campaign. … [Read more...]
What to Know Before Your Drone Flies in Letchworth State Park
WATCH: Spectacular drone footage from a DJI Phantom 3 drone posted by EdiskradStudios. CASTILE – Drones are all the buzz these days, giving photographers and videographers new opportunities to get a never-before-seen bird's eye view of incredible scenery. In Livingston County, one naturally thinks of flying a drone over the gorgeous gorges in Letchworth State Park. Though some look like big toy helicopters, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), … [Read more...]
Local Farmers Welcome Buzzing Drones
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Griffiss International Airport team announced on Thursday that starting this fall, they will fly drones bristling with cameras to scout farmers' fields in Western New York. Their mission is twofold: scout fields for consenting farmers in 60 minutes or less, and test the capabilities of the aircraft and cameras. The Cornell University Co-Op Extension will evaluate the images for agricultural data and give feedback on the … [Read more...]