Armored tanks dominated the theater of war from the Battle of Kursk to Desert Storm and helped define combat in the 20th century. But the mighty tank’s place in the battles of tomorrow isn’t entirely clear. Specialists argue that the changing nature of war could limit tanks’ effectiveness and mean …
Read More »
At this week’s DroneDeploy conference, DroneDeploy co-founder Mike Winn says that despite the challenges of 2020, the future of drone mapping, and the drone community, is here. In an opening address, Winn presented a fascinating view of the worksite of the future, using the construction industry as an example. “Almost …
Read More »
This week the INTERGEO conference takes place: the world’s biggest conference for the geospatial industry. Drones have become such a big part of the geospatial industry that there is now a dedicated section of the show for them: INTERAERIAL Solutions focuses on aerial surveying using drones. At Intergeo today, the world’s …
Read More »
Army researchers are working with the University of Illinois Chicago on unmanned technology for recharging drone swarms. The university has been awarded a four-year, $8 million cooperative agreement “to develop foundational science in two critical propulsion and power technology areas for powering future families of unmanned aircraft systems,” according to …
Read More »
Administration proposes sale of more sophisticated weaponry to the self-ruled island as China ratchets up pressure. The White House is moving forward with more sales of sophisticated military equipment to Taiwan as Beijing intensifies pressure on the democratic island it claims as its own. Officials told Congress on Tuesday that …
Read More »
There are a lot of very significant drone business surveys, and a lot of very official forecasts for the drone industry. The DRONELIFE Minute Survey makes no claim to be either – it’s a way for DRONELIFE to share some of the prevailing buzz that comes our way from readers on a variety …
Read More »
Image by atimedia from Pixabay Amazon’s Prime Day, which for 2020 is October 13-14, has emerged as one of the best times of the year to score great deals on almost everything: including drones. Check out just a few of the great Prime Day drone deals we’ve found from new …
Read More »
Crash site investigation with drones has emerged as a leading application for unmanned systems in public safety. Gathering data that can be used by investigators in a courtroom, however, requires careful mission planning. Here, sUAS expert and industry figure Douglas Spotted Eagle of Sundance Media provides a detailed insider’s view …
Read More »
by Xinhua writers Yao Yuan and Zhang Yizhi Months after retiring from China’s COVID-19 front line, a 5G-connected computer sits quietly in an exhibition hall in southeastern China’s Fujian Province. The computer, which is mounted on wheels for ease of transport, shows real-time images of an intensive-care unit at a …
Read More »
Source: Aquiline Drones Aquiline Drones is set to launch a new app to match drone operators with clients. Connecticut-based company says its Drone-on-Demand” (DoD) mobile app is the first of its kind. “Many individuals, businesses, law enforcement agencies, public works departments, and the military are missing out on the invaluable …
Read More »
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle The latest drone news