Clear skies are forecast for tonight - Friday, June 24! Head up to Kopernik at 8 p.m. to fly a drone. Then enjoy a presentation entitled
Commercial Drones - Heroes or Villains? by Vincent Socci from LHP Engineering Solutions. Also at Kopernik will be the Mobile Outreach Vehicle (MOVE) disaster recovery van that can provide support during natural disasters.
After the program, see Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and more through Kopernik's telescopes! See below for details on the program and sky conditions.
Hope to see you tonight,
Roy Williams
Public Programs Coordinator
Kopernik Observatory
& Science Center (607)748-3685 ext. 315
Commercial Drones - Heroes or Villains?
Vincent Socci - LHP Engineering Solutions
Friday, June 24, 8:30 p.m.
The mere mention of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (aka drones) conjures up a range of emotions: from fear (of privacy violations), to excitement (about innovative technology), to relief (at enabling safer work environments). At this presentation, learn how drones, like most technology, can be used for beneficial applications or evil purposes. Attendees will have the opportunity to fly drones in a controlled environment and take some videos of their flights.
Mobile Outreach Vehicle (MOVE) Demonstration
The project (MOVE stands for Mobile Outreach VEhicle) is sponsored by IEEE-USA with funding from the IEEE Foundation. Its first disaster relief vehicle hit the road in April. The truck is equipped with portable phone chargers, a battery recharging station, and access to the Internet via satellite.
