The Czech Republic is prepared to spend big money to kill small drones. This past week, the Czech Interior Ministry announced a plan to spend around $2.4 million (USD) to install anti-drone systems at several restricted government facilities. The European nation has established several “no-fly drone zones” including military airfields …

Intel is holding its annual Developer Forum this week in San Francisco, where they have introduced “Project Alloy,” a wireless VR headset.  The virtual reality design is just the latest big news in Intel’s broad push to regain their former glory by becoming a major leader in the growth of …

Kenny Loggins’ 1980s mega-hit Danger Zone needs an update for the Age of the UAV. How about “Highway to the Danger Drone?” That’s music to the ears of cybersecurity consultant Bishop Fox. The company presented the Top Gun-inspired theme at the recent Black Hat USA 2016 in Las Vegas. During …

An American drone training company is launching a new program appealing to the fast-growing, public-safety sector. Argus Rising recently announced a new certified series of UAV training courses aimed at law enforcement, fire and search-and-rescue agencies. The first level of instruction, known as Top Gun Bootcamp, is a five-day course …

Ghana’s largest energy company is helping the African nation’s police force shine a light from above on law breakers. Ghana Grid Company Limited donated a fixed-wing drone (model undisclosed) to the national Ghana Police Service to keep an eye out for rioters during upcoming elections. Inspector General of Police John …

It’s time for another round of the government version of Shark Tank.  Drones disguised as dragonflies and mosquitos, virtual reality helmets, or anything else that looks “futuristic” may have an opportunity to receive some big funding. The UK’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) has announced that the government has launched a new defense innovation project. …

SINGAPORE, Aug. 15, 2016 — With their increasing popularity and affordability as well as their almost unlimited applications in civil industries, UAVs or drones are increasingly taking off for commercial missions. How can businesses effectively adopt these unmanned aerial vehicles to save money, time and lives? What will be the …

A different kind of drone war is being waged, and won, as drones are used as critical tools to battle diseases across the globe.  As the threat of the Zika virus grows here in the US, health officials may want to consider a drone approach like the one being used …

One of India’s largest energy provides is teaming up with an American-based drone company to improve power-line inspections. Sharper Shape announced a strategic partnership with Sterlite Power last week to deploy the company’s automated, drone-based inspection packages for power-line inspections as well as the monitoring of the utility’s other assets. …

Commentary. The United States House and Senate have – finally – agreed upon another short-term fix to the problem of FAA Reauthorization; but the compromise doesn’t go as far as earlier proposals to help the drone industry. The new bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through September of 2017 is the …