
DelDOT aeronotics coordinator Josh Thomas of Dover is the chairperson for the Delaware UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Task Force wants the public to know how to safely operate drones.

Pilot and aviation expert Jordan Bates of Wise, VA of Lewes-based media company Ryan Media Labs gives an octocopter a pre-flight inspection before taking flight inside a tent on Legislative Mall Thursday afternoon. Ryan Media Labs gave a brief demonstration of the commercial uses for unmanned aircraft and the safety aspects involved.

Lewes-based media company Ryan Media Labs gives legislators, aviation buffs and members of the general public a quick demonstration of “dronevertising”. By having the octocopter attached to their 2000ft patented tether system, they can use a drone for advertising for up to a 4000ft diameter but only up to 400ft high.

Ryan Media Lab partner Kyle Ryan of Lewes interviews DelDOT aeronautics coordinator John Thomas during an example of “dronalism” - using a GoPro camera on the octocopter the filmed the interview. Ryan Media Lab conducted the first ever U.S. “dronalism” interview with the Governor of Virginia a short while ago.

Ryan Media Lab founder and CEO Mark Ryan of Lewes and his son Kyle give a brief overview of the commercial aspects of unmanned aircraft as well as the safety precautions necessary for flight.

Ryan Media Lab partner Kyle Ryan of Lewes, right, and pilot Jordan Bates of Wise, VA demonstrate flying an octocopter inside of a tent on Legislative Mall Thursday to help educate the public on the safety measures necessary for flight and the commerical possibilities included as they call "Dronalism", "Dronvertising" and "Dronevents".
Photos by Dave Chambers