The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SFCPD) and the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) will launch the world’s two largest Saudi flags with a length of 400 meters and width of 350 meters. These flags will be registered in the Guinness Book of Records. Saudi independence day is September …
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At first glance, drones and driver less cars are not like each other. But the latest iterations of both use advanced AI and machine based learning and are designed to reduce the need or awareness of manned pilots. Let’s look at cars first, for example, my wife and her parents …
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A major Canadian delivery-drone firm is teaming up with remote Canadian villages to bring needed services and jobs to the residents. Drone Delivery Canada has built new UAV infrastructure in the towns of Moosonee and Moose Factory, Ontario as part of its Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Pilot Project. “We intend to …
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IBM has applied to patent a system that would use block chain technology to tackle privacy and security concerns for drones, according to a filing published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) September 20, 2018. IBM joins a list of more traditional technology companies that are looking to supply technology solutions, in this …
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Drones are increasingly being adopted by public safety teams and first responders. A study out this week from DJI, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) and Irish research firm Black Channel, shows why that trend is set to continue. And research like this is important. You’ll struggle to find an emergency service anywhere …
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Last week Xcel Energy made a historic BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone flight. On Wednesday, September 12 Xcel Energy, the largest utility company in Colorado, became the first U.S. utility to begin flying drones BVLOS as a regular part of ongoing inspections for power lines and other infrastructure. …
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SkyWatch.ai, a new player in the drone insurance market, offers the energy and flexibility of a high tech company – combined with the security of big insurance. Brandon Packman, left, and Tomer Kashi InsurTech is a relatively new word – and nobody embodies the fusion of technology and insurance better …
Read More »As the deadline for FAA Reauthorization approaches – a deadline which looks increasingly unlikely to be met – the AMA is asking members to weigh in on Section 336 and remote ID and tracking requirements for drones. In a video posted on the AMA’s Governement Relations blog, Interim Executive Director …
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This week, a new, hydrogen-fueled drone arrived on the commercial drone market, Narwhal 2—an upgraded hydrogen quadcopter with LTE module and 30 km video transmission range. Narwhal 2 was designed by BSHARK in partnership with MicroMultiCopter (MMC)—manufacturer of the world’s first hydrogen-powered drone, HyDrone 1550. Narwhal 2 is a hydrogen-powered …
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The Australian based Telecommunications giant Telstra is trialing new drone technologies to help in disaster management scenarios. If you are not familiar with them, Telstra currently has over 35,000 employees and does business in over 15 countries. Telstra now joins a number of telecommunications companies including Verizon that are getting …
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