Courtesy: DroneDeuce Tasty wings may someday wing their way over the skies of Mobile, Ala. Startup Deuce Drone announced the signing this week of an agreement with Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee Potter Wings Mobile to demonstrate drone deliveries of the restaurant’s select menu items. Slated to begin in August, the …
Read More »Altitude Angel’s Global Partnership Program Will Expand Reac…
Now is the time for the leading unmanned traffic management (UTM) providers around the world to capture a share of the emerging market. UK-based Altitude Angel has been very successful at scoring contracts with major national air traffic organizations around the world – and with their Global Partnership Program, they’re working to …
Read More »Arusha acquires drone to fight poaching
By Zephania Ubwani @TheCitizenTZ [email protected] Arusha. A community wildlife conservation project in Longido District, Arusha Region, has acquired a drone. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is intended to enhance patrols against game poachers. “We are the first wildlife conservation area (WMA: wildlife management area) to acquire the technology,” said Igno …
Read More »The FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee: Here’s What Happened
The Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) met Friday to move forward with recommendations on critical issues for drone integration into the U.S. airspace. A recording of the full meeting can be found on YouTube or on Facebook. Elaine Chao, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, started off the meeting thanking the FAA …
Read More »Librarian uses drones to deliver books to kids stuck at home…
Posted: Jun 21, 2020 / 10:17 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 21, 2020 / 10:17 AM EDT Courtesy; CBS News When schools, theaters, amusement parks and libraries around the country closed due to coronavirus, kids were left with few activities to keep them busy. So Kelly Passek, a school librarian …
Read More »Understanding hydrography, enabling autonomous technologies
Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of the navigable portion of the Earth’s surface and adjoining coastal areas. In addition, it supports nautical charting and the provisioning of tide, current and water level information for safe navigation of shipping, as well as marine conservation and …
Read More »Trump admin used drones, helicopters to surveil George Floyd…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used helicopters, airplanes and drones in more than 15 cities to watch protests over the killing of George Floyd and obtained more than 270 hours of surveillance. According to data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) obtained by The New York Times and confirmed by The …
Read More »U.K. Lowland Rescue Adds New Head of Drone Regulations
UAV thought leader Gemma Alcock is best known for her work with Skybound Rescuer, a leading European resource for using drones in public safety applications. Alcock has been a major voice in the Drones for Good movement, expanding the use of drone technology in search and rescue to incorporate the …
Read More »Let’s Talk Drones is Back Next Friday! Register Now to Be Pa…
It’s Back! June 26 at 4:00 PM EST, the Let’s Talk Drones virtual chat room will be open. This is your chance to ask a panel of experts anything and everything about drones. Free and open to everyone, AUVSI North Carolina and DRONELIFE partner to bring you a monthly Friday …
Read More »How Drones Are Helping India Fight The Coronavirus Pandemic
Drones made by Sagar Defence Engineering were used by the Mumbai Police to monitor lockdowns in … [+] Dharavi. Sagar Defence Engineering When India went under a nationwide lockdown in March to curb the spread of the coronavirus, civic authorities in the financial capital of Mumbai, knew they had a …
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