In short: A new drone has been deployed against illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters. “Virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, the drone is helping authorities enforce compliance. What’s next? Now successfully trialled, the drone will target hotspots known for illegal fishing in the Great Barrier Reef. Life for illegal fishers off the coast of Queensland just got harder …
Read More »Local tech company expanding with new building in downtown F…
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno tech and educational company is expanding. Quiq Labs held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at their new office in the Factory 41 building downtown, one of the former homes of Bitwise. As Quiq Labs celebrates its 10th anniversary in business, it is also celebrating …
Read More »Assam youths develop AI-driven traffic management platform f…
As drones revolutionise military, commercial and other activities, an imperative need for ‘traffic management’ of these flying objects has emerged with a start-up by two entrepreneurs from Assam providing solutions for it. Already working with the Indian Air Force for detection and counter-measures of drones, the duo has now …
Read More »Gadkari makes strong pitch for organ delivery drones, need f…
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday made a strong case for organ delivery drones that can be used to safely transport vital organs such as the heart and kidneys from one place to another. Among the challenges for organ transplants is ensuring safe and quick …
Read More »Taser-Drone Developer Axon Faces Newly Published Criticism F…
UVALDE, TX – A member of law enforcement looks on as Victor Escalon, Regional Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety South, speaks during a press conference on May 26, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) Getty Images In June 2022, nine members of weaponized drone …
Read More »Rajasthan govt to rent out drones to farmers to help spray f…
Low income group farmers in Rajasthan will be provided drones on rent that will help them monitor crops and spray chemicals in a wide agricultural area with less cost and time. Around 1,500 drones will be made available at custom hiring centres by the state government in two years. …
Read More »Matternet’s delivery drone design has been approved by the F…
Matternet has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Model M2 drone delivery drone design. In a press release, Matternet explains that the Model M2 is the first non-military unmanned aircraft to achieve Type Certification by the FAA, which determines that an aircraft’s design meets regulatory standards. …
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