Drone

Used with permission under CC0 Public Domain via Pixabay.com New England’s largest power provider may soon join the growing number of power utilities using drones to keep watch over their power lines. Earlier this month, Eversource took part in a UAV demonstration along with New Hampshire-based drone operator Franz Loew of …

The world is watching the devastating Louisiana flood, from a vantage point high above the rising waters.  And much of that footage is coming from a commercial drone company working to help as many people as they can, proving the potential that drones – and good people – have for good. Atmosphere …

photo ArnoldReinhold; CC by S-A 3.0 News and Commentary. The National League of Cities (NLC) today announced the release of Cities and Drones, a report designed to give local governments “insight” on FAA regulations.  More importantly, the report “provides suggestions” (and even templates) for local drone ordinances,  encouraging more local drone regulation. …

A new range of affordable quadcopters has been launched by Xtreem, targeting newcomers to the drone industry. If you’re keen to try out aerial photography but not so keen to pay out hundreds (or thousands) of dollars, then trying out one of these might not be such a bad idea. The …

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. …