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Share. Fly the sci-fi skies. By Chris Reed If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use. Star Wars has appeared in toy lines of all kinds, from LEGO to Funko Pops. And those can look great …

BUSINESS NEWS The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Drone 101” on Wednesday, February 27th, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Activity Center (2715 18th Street).  Drones are just one of the new technological devices being used in several ways …

There is a drone, just north of Toronto, that can fly on its own — no human pilot required. It was built by researchers at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), who have been perfecting the technology for the past few years. But they have an even …

Squamish has plenty of beautiful landscapes, obviously. And many who live in town are tech-savvy shutterbugs. Combining these characteristics has meant many a local has shot outstanding drone photos or videos and then posted them online—or sent them to their community newspaper. Most of the flying restrictions are meant to …

BENGALURU: With unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — or drones — increasingly coming under national security scrutiny, a drone deterrence system (DDS) technology displayed at the show has caught the attention of visitors. DDS is a technology that can jam a drone’s signal, cut of the controller’s ability to handle the …

Jason Smith has flown more than 60 missions with a single drone since the 2017 creation of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems program. Along the way, he has cataloged a wealth of footage for documentation, 3D mapping, tracking and volumetric calculations. Smith, DEQ’s UAS manager, says the …

Dublin Airport says a drone, which prompted the suspension of all flights earlier, hasn’t been recovered and could return. The Irish Aviation Authority ordered a 30 minute suspension of operations after a pilot spotted the device over the airfield at around 11.30 this morning. Planes were grounded and three incoming …

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has launched its newest cargo drone, the Condor, which is capable of carrying 400 pounds of payload and travelling 200 kilometres. Unveiled to the public in Toronto on Feb. 19, the Condor has a wing span of about 20 feet and is powered by a gas …

The drone and the equipment it was fitted with are understood to be worth nearly $500,000. Evoenergy declined to answer questions about the incident. A spokeswoman said inquiries about “any matters related to unlawful behaviour” should be directed to ACT Policing. Evoenergy’s 2018 annual planning report said the company trialled the …

FAA Proposes to Ease Drone Flight RulesMatthew Greenwood posted on February 14, 2019 | The Federal Aeronautics Administration (FAA) is proposing new rules that could pave the way for drones to become a more common sight in American airspace. One of the recurring complaints from drone operators is that federal …