Tag Archives: Drones

The proliferation and availability of small drones is allowing Army units at lower echelons to see and sense farther, negating the need for larger or more exquisite platforms or risking forward observers. As part of a new Army concept, the 25th Infantry Division has been able to test new equipment …

An image captured by drone of the areas under the Shamba system in Mt Elgon ecosystem. [File, Standard] The concept of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or drones, is as old as World War I when American military engineers developed cruise missiles programmed to fly, land, and detonate on targets. They …

DroneShield is a $1.5 billion leader in counter-drone technology The company offers advanced products for detecting and disrupting drones DroneShield has seen significant revenue growth and is expanding its operations    Sequoia has initiated coverage on DroneShield (ASX:DRO), spotlighting the company’s potential amid a rapidly evolving market for counter-drone technology. …

Craiker Jennifer Huffman I was recently surprised when I received two emails asking about robotic roofing installation. My column about AI in the construction industry caught the attention of prospective roofing installers. I expected carpenters to throw rocks through my window over replacing them with AI ‘bots. But the big …

Small radio-controlled boat for fishing. The drone can detect fish with the help of an echo sounder, and deliver fishing tackle to the place of accumulation of fish. (MaYcaL/Getty Images) It remains illegal to fish using drones and remote-controlled boats in South Africa, the Supreme Court of Appeal has …

Reading time: 2 minutes A team of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Engineering students finished 3rd among U.S. teams (tied with 2017 for best ever performance) and 15th overall in an international drone competition. Seven of the UH Drone Technologies team’s 36 members traveled to Maryland in late …

At the recent SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, Africa’s premier event for the supply chain profession, a panel of experts discussed the potential of drones to optimize supply chains across various commodities and enhance healthcare accessibility. Panelists at SAPICS 2024 elaborated on how drone technology continues to evolve, revolutionizing the …

We dive into the world of drones – unmanned flying devices that are either controlled by a remote user, or using a computer program – to understand how they were developed, what kinds of drones are available today, and what they are used for. We also take a look at …

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has fully implemented the 2018 regulations to safely integrate drone technology into the country’s aviation system. This ensures innovative drone use without endangering other aircraft or violating privacy. CAAZ reminded private drone users of regulations under Statutory Instrument 271 of 2018, which guide …

             The world’s main shipping artery is under persistent and sophisticated threat, but the private maritime security industry promotes archaic, ineffective, and often misguided solutions to mitigate these risks. We are at a turning point in the market. Our industry can, as the saying goes, adapt or die. Upgraded equipment, …