Drone

The Gatwick Airport closures in December of last year are still a hot topic in the drone industry, especially now that estimates of the cost of the incident have been released – a whopping $65 million. The incident – when a rogue drone apparently deliberately flew over runways in order …

Unmanned Systems ARL explores AI-enhanced drones for the battlefield By Lauren C. Williams Apr 03, 2019 The Army Research Laboratory is working to incorporate artificial intelligence into drones and thermal recognition tech to give warfighters increased situational awareness.  ARL is testing drone prototypes that incorporate AI-based scene perception capabilities …

Şanlıurfa is home to one of the oldest known universities in the region but this ancient province lacked a knowledge and technology hub for decades due to a campaign of terror gripping southeastern Turkey. Now, a new technology center aims to improve this situation and attract more young people to …

DJI’s local partner Ryze Tech has made a name for itself as a manufacturer of drones that are ideal for beginners and well-suited to` educational purposes. The original Tello launched last year with technological backing from Intel and DJI. The result was a highly capable but incredibly affordable little drone. …

NEW YORK — In what may be the first mishap of its kind for the NYPD, a small private drone fell from the sky Tuesday and struck a police officer who was on duty at the Brooklyn funeral of a prominent rabbi, officials said. “The drone went out of gas, …

British drone firm RelmaTech will be taking part in a NASA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) program in Nevada to test drone deployment over urban areas. Image: NASA According to a company press release, the company was invited by both NASA and the state of Nevada to conduct “UTM …

When it comes to drones, what could be better than a collaboration involving the Wright Brother’s hometown and their historic first flight location? Photo courtesy of ECSU Newsroom In what could be called a match made in heaven, North Carolina-based Elizabeth City State University is partnering with Ohio-based Sinclair Community …

Photo courtesy of Unifly Belgian Unmanned Traffic Management provider Unifly expanded this week by establishing a new subsidiary, Unifly ApS, to be headquartered in Copenhagen. The company says the new firm will enhance customer support and development in the Scandinavia and Baltics regions. Key to the new subsidiary was the hiring of …

Leading solar companies are transitioning to drones for surveying, inspection, and design In the booming solar industry, efficiency is crucial to a company’s success. Whether installing solar panels, inspecting and repairing large arrays, or surveying land for solar farm prospecting, drone photos, maps, and 3D models can improve productivity and …

AirMap CEO David Hose, image courtesy AirMap. AirMap has been a major player in the drone industry since their inception in 2015.  Over time, however, AirMap’s offering has changed: and the company has shifted from being an airspace intelligence platform to staking a place as a global leader in unmanned …