A floodplain, or flood plain, is flat or nearly flat land adjacent to a stream or river that experiences occasional flooding. It includes the floodway, which consists of the stream channel and adjacent areas that carry flood flows, and the flood fringe, which are areas covered by the flood, but which do not experience a strong current. Floodplains are formed in two ways: by erosion; and by aggradation.
The FAA has restricted the unauthorized use of model aircraft and small drones near airports. Drones fly during a battle demonstration at the Bloomberg Next Big Thing Summit in Sausalito, Calif. The FAA has restricted the unauthorized use of model aircraft and small drones near airports.
Both are said to be satisfied with the plans to trial the drones. The police force has already been conducting limited trials, with its one existing drone, around Gatwick Airport. The four new Aeryon SkyRangers it purchases will be used by the trained officers. As the capabilities of drones have increased more public authorities have started to test drones for different applications.