GTR among first to employ drones

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. – Drones are becoming a fundamental for security and photography. The Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Miss., is no exception. GTR is one of the first airports in the country to use drones. It started with the idea of scaring birds off the runway to avoid bird-strike incidents, but has been more useful. GTR officials claim the drone also assists with perimeter patrols and facility inspections. Mississippi State University’s FAA Center for Excellence in Unmanned Aircraft Systems is working with the airport to develop new uses for the drones. (Sources: WCBI 05/21/18)