MIT Technology ReviewTeaching Drones How To Crash SafelyMIT Technology ReviewBy law in the U.S., a dedicated pilot must maintain a line of sight to the vehicle in order to ensure safe operation. This setup is untenable for the large-scale rollout of drone fleets, such as those planned by Amazon to handle customer deliveries in … […]
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Drones are becoming more popular in the world.
Watch this angry knight hurl a spear at a drone with pinpoint accuracy – The Daily Dot
The Daily DotWatch this angry knight hurl a spear at a drone with pinpoint accuracyThe Daily DotLooking like a scene out of Monty Python, a guy in Russia dressed in medieval garb knocked a drone out of the sky with a spear. The impressive feat was fortunately caught on the victim’s mounted camera. Try to […]
New Army Drone is a Mini- V-22 Osprey – Defense Systems
Defense SystemsNew Army Drone is a Mini- V-22 OspreyDefense SystemsShrink a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft into a half-pound drone, and you have what could be a game-changing U.S. Army robot aircraft. The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is developing a tilt-rotor drone that can hover like a helicopter but then … Read More… New Army Drone […]
Nova Scotia RCMP launch investigation after drone interferes with emergency scene – Globalnews.ca
The Register/AdvertiserNova Scotia RCMP launch investigation after drone interferes with emergency sceneGlobalnews.caRCMP say the drone flew too close to the scene multiple times, infringing on the rescue operation. Both RCMP and firefighters searched the area to find the drone’s operator but were unsuccessful. Eventually, the drone left the area and the EHS …RCMP investigating drone […]
MIT Researchers Develop Mini-Computer Chips for Mini-Drones – The Drive
The DriveMIT Researchers Develop Mini-Computer Chips for Mini-DronesThe DriveRecreational quadcopters and most standard hobby drones have a lot of data to process. The computer chips required to simultaneously handle stabilization, flight, and the recording and streaming of camera footage use quite a bit of power. Hence, they … Read More… MIT Researchers Develop Mini-Computer Chips […]
Police blotter: Drone crashes, then is stolen – The Mercury News
Police blotter: Drone crashes, then is stolenThe Mercury News2500 block of Hanover Street, 9 p.m. Sunday: Someone entered a vehicle, sifted through the interior, and stole property. 2200 block of Columbia Street, 7:35 p.m. Sunday: A bicycle was reported stolen. 3900 block of El Camino Real, 12:56 p.m. Sunday: … Read More… Police blotter: Drone crashes, […]
Anti-drone radio wave startup SkySafe secures $11.5M from Andreessen – TechCrunch
TechCrunchAnti-drone radio wave startup SkySafe secures $11.5M from AndreessenTechCrunchDrones are a threat to both military and public safety, whether flown by a terrorist or just a reckless pilot. SkySafe’s radio wave technology can detect and stop rogue drones from entering unauthorized areas like military bases, stadiums, prisons, and …and more » Read More… Anti-drone radio wave […]
Watch a Drone Get Knocked Down by Toilet Paper Roll at a Soccer Match – The Drive
The DriveWatch a Drone Get Knocked Down by Toilet Paper Roll at a Soccer MatchThe DriveAccording to The Mirror, the drone was in the midst of filming a tracking shot of the crowd while the two teams were duking it out to secure their spot in Argentina’s third-tier National B playoff. Fortunately, CNET reports that […]
Adorable Japanese Camera Drone Now Lives Aboard the ISS – ExtremeTech
ExtremeTechAdorable Japanese Camera Drone Now Lives Aboard the ISSExtremeTechThe International Space Station (ISS) has a new resident, but it’s not a human—it’s a drone. The small spherical drone was constructed by Japanese space agency JAXA with a special orientation system that allows it to maneuver around the ISS and …WATCH: Ball drone tested aboard International […]
Navy successfully tests anti-drone laser weapon – NavyTimes.com
NavyTimes.comNavy successfully tests anti-drone laser weaponNavyTimes.comNavy successfully tests anti-drone laser weapon. By: Peter Rathmell, July 19, 2017 (Photo Credit: John F. Williams/Navy). Laser weapons aren’t just a “Star Wars” fantasy anymore — they are now aboard U.S. Navy warships. The Navy has been testing an …Check Out The US Navy’s Drone-Killing Laser Weapon In ActionIFLScienceExclusive: CNN […]
