Sep 13, 2012

Police Chiefs Issue Recommendations on Drones   By Jay Stanley, Senior Policy Analyst, ACLU Speech, Privacy and Technology Project at 9:39am The International Association of Chiefs of Police recently approved “Recommended Guidelines for the use of Unmanned Aircraft.” The IACP is to be applauded for addressing this issue, and for issuing...

Sep 12, 2012

Introducing the Bravo 300™ Tactical UAS Crescent ʼ s Bravo 300 small unmanned aerial system is a heavy lift system designed for stability, endurance and operation in extreme conditions . Capable of being equipped with various payloads, including  HD  photo and video cameras, infra-red cameras, thermal imaging devices, or CBR detectors , the Bravo...

Sep 12, 2012

Machines to aid in tracking erosion   BY DAVID J. MITCHELL River Parishes bureau May 17, 2012 Nicholls State University in Thibodaux is testing a new kind of eye in the sky to track coastal erosion and the health of Louisiana’s barrier islands more closely. The islands are an important habitant for migratory birds and a frontline protection against...

Jun 28, 2012

Crescent Unmanned Systems Graduates from Business Incubator Program   JUNE 28, 2012 The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is pleased to announce the graduation of Crescent Unmanned Systems, LLC, from JEDCO’s Business Innovation Center. The early-stage company manufactures and markets specialized, unmanned aerial systems with...

Jan 11, 2012

  New NASA program, amenities build New Orleans-based Michoud’s tenant roster New Orleans CityBusiness 2011-12-08 By Jennifer Larino Charles Easterling, CEO of Crescent Unmanned Systems, would have ended up in the desert if he didn’t hop into a golf cart and drive around the 842-acre NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in eastern New Orleans...