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Maui Electric Drone Aerial Line Inspections Today and Tomorrow

Maui Electric Company will be using drone for routine aerial power line inspections today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in West Maui.

Maui Police Get Funds for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program

The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems are to be utilized only for legitimate public safety missions, in compliance with all FAA rules, MPD policies, legal and…

Flying High: State Drone Championships in Olowalu

Maui FPV Drone Racing will present the first-ever Hawai‘i State FPV Championships in Olowalu at the Maui Paintball field on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26.

Maui Teachers Workshop on Drone Design

Teachers will guide students in their own drone prototype design, 3D printing and building of a functional, remote-controlled UAV.

STEMworks Launches New CAD Module for Drone Design

Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology launched a new STEM module—the CAD Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Drone Design and Build—as part of its STEMworks curriculum.

Hawaiian Electric Companies Offer New Year’s Safety Tips

Hawaiian Electric Companies has compiled a list of tips relating to fireworks, metallic balloons and drones to help everyone celebrate safely as the holiday season continues.

Maui Blowhole Video Prompts Reminder of Outdoor Risks

Recent drone video taken at the Nākālele Blowhole in West Maui has raised some questions about visitor safety to the area and prompted a friendly reminder for everyone to be alert in our natural surroundings.

Schatz Urges FAA to Address Safety and Security Risks of Drones

The request comes following reports of small unmanned aircraft or drone sightings near commercial airports in New York and Florida.

Ask the Mayor: Conflicting use of Ukumehame Waters, Drone Complaint

The mayor responds to a complaint about conflicting uses of Ukumehame waters by kayak and surf companies, and inquires about alleged drone use by commercial surf companies.

Hawaiʻi Selected by FAA for Testing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The Hawaiʻi test site was included in a proposal submitted by the University of Alaska, which contained diverse “climatic zones” and “geographic diversity.”