James Hunter, a marine archaeologist with the maritime museum, said “the ocean was probably the last unexplored territory on this planet”. “There are areas of our own oceans that we know nothing about,” Dr Hunter said. “We know more about the moon that we do about our own oceans.” Dr …
Read More »DJI R&D head dreams of drones fighting fires by the thousand…
While the world watched in shock as part of Notre Dame cathedral burned, few realized the surprising roles machines played in the incident. Sadly, a possible computer glitch may have been responsible for the fire. But technology was also crucial to the recovery efforts. French firefighters used DJI drones to …
Read More »Firefighters used drones to tackle Notre Dame fire — Quartz
The French government has a daunting task ahead. The fire at Notre Dame de Paris destroyed its roof and spire and damaged a 62-foot stained glass window along with one of the world’s largest pipe organs. Priceless stonework was likely weakened by the extreme heat. Repairs will be arduous and …
Read More »Agricultural Robots and Drones Market 2019 Analysis by Produ…
Global agricultural robots and drones market is driven by increasing demand for smart technology & surge is government spending in agriculture sector. Dallas, TX — (SBWIRE) — 04/12/2019 — The study covers the global agricultural robots and drones market value for a period ranging between 2014 to 2025, where 2014 …
Read More »Woman says she doesn’t know who was flying drones in her bac…
HOUSTON – Drones have become part of the fabric of our technology-driven society. More and more people are getting their licenses to fly the devices to capture oftentimes amazing pictures from amazing angles. But what about when they fly into your backyard at 1:30 in the morning? “I heard a …
Read More »Some drones are a nuisance, but they’re changing the world –…
So, last week, I was droning on about drones and the fact I had to go to flight school to learn how to crash properly. This week, I thought I’d drone on a little more. You see, several events around the world of dronage passed through my radar in the …
Read More »Drones could be the future of weather forecasting
Meteorology professor and drone researcher Phillip Chilson has a vision, and it goes something like this: A network of 30-foot mesonet towers is stationed throughout the country to sample air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction. There’s also a complementary network of ground stations, both autonomous and manned. Phillip …
Read More »Drones help solar energy companies improve productivity and …
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 …
Read More »UPS Drones Are Now Moving Blood Samples Over North Carolina
If you’re inclined to puns, you might say medical samples are the lifeblood of hospital systems. But if you actually work with them, you know they’re more of a headache. Because the same road traffic that keeps you from getting home keeps the couriers charged with moving these tissue and …
Read More »UK Scientists Trial Drones in Chiang Rai to Protect Coffee P…
CHIANG RAI – A team of UK scientists, including researchers at the University of York, are in Chiang Rai Province researching how to apply drone technology to prevent the spread of a fungal coffee rust disease (Hemileia Vastatrix) which devastates coffee crops around the world. Coffee plants are vulnerable to …
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