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Insect-style ‘eyes’ could enable drone swarm formation flyin…

Engineering news Stock image. The new system replicates insects’ compound eyes (Credit: Shutterstock) Replicating the visual capabilities of insects can give machines a wide field of view and advanced motion-tracking capabilities. Integrating compound eye-style systems into autonomous robots and drones has so far been challenging, however, …

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AIM Defence scores $1m in drone competition

AIM Defence’s Fractl Tactical Directed Energy Laser has taken out first place at aninternational Counter Drone Sandbox in Canada netting a $1 million dollar prize. The win cements AIM’s position at the forefront of low cost and compact TacticalCounter-Drone Systems and follows the Australian Government’s $5.4 million commitment to buy …

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8 drone pilots, 12 data analysts trained to implement techno…

The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) now has 12 data analysts and eight certified drone pilots after completing a one-year programme aimed at revitalising the rice industry by introducing drone technology to better monitor production. The programme saw over 350 farmers benefitting from their expertise from the completed programme sponsored …

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Rice industry gets drone technology to improve efficiency – …

Last Updated on Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 20:31 by Writer (Left to right) GRDB Project Coordinator Dahasrat Narain, GRDB General Manager Badrie Persaud, a Chinese Embassy official, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, FAO Country Representative Dr Gillian Smith and GRDB Scientist Shanna Crawford. Small rice farmers will be provided drone …

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Top 5 Features to Look for in a Site Security Drone

Reading Time: 4 minutes Are you looking for ways to enhance your site’s security? Drones are becoming an increasingly effective tool for enhancing and maintaining security in a variety of locations, such as construction sites, sizable commercial buildings, and vital infrastructure, thanks to technological improvements. Site drones for security offer …

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Drone Highway Inspections and More in Massachusetts

Drones and Data Analytics Set to Transform Highway Inspections in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is teaming up with MassDOT Highway to take highway inspections and maintenance to the next level using drones and data analytics. They’ve applied for a $1 million grant from the Federal …

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FAA clears drone firms in Texas | The Arkansas Democrat-Gaze…

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Dallas-area residents will get to experience a milestone in drone delivery this month when companies, including Alphabet Inc.’s Wing Aviation, navigate the same airspace to carry small packages straight to people’s homes. The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Wing and Zipline International Inc. to fly their drones simultaneously over the …

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Jonathan Edwards: The emerging trend of high-speed drone tou…

There’s a new(ish) trend sweeping through the industry that is surprisingly more accessible than people might think. Despite my initial reservations, I’ve finally come around to embracing it. Living in Northeast Pennsylvania and being one of the most recognized aerial experts in the area, I’ve built a reputation for my …

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