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South Plains College Offers Cutting-Edge Drone Certification Classes Drones are everywhere, from recreational parks to professional job sites. If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the action and learn to fly these fascinating devices, South Plains College in Lubbock, Texas, has just the program for you. As part of their Industrial Manufacturing program, the…
FlytBase, a leading enterprise drone autonomy platform based in San Jose, California, has announced the launch of Flinks (short for FlytBase Links) to enable users to connect the FlytBase platform with various third-party applications and devices. Flinks serves as a unifying layer, allowing organizations to create end-to-end automated workflows and conduct fully autonomous, safe, and…
Researchers Develop Revolutionary Drone A team from Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands has unveiled a groundbreaking drone that mimics animal brain function to fly autonomously using neuromorphic image processing. This innovative approach reportedly dramatically enhances data processing speed and energy efficiency compared to traditional GPUs. Efficient Processing and Energy Savings
The Royal Danish Navy and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) are enhancing their monitoring efforts in the North Sea with a new hybrid quadcopter drone. This four-month program reportedly aims to bolster maritime surveillance, providing crucial data on potential oil spills and other environmental concerns. A New Era of Maritime Surveillance In a collaborative…
In the Mojave Desert, the U.S. Army has created an extensive training ground designed to prepare soldiers for the complexities of modern warfare. This vast facility features artificial towns, complete with actors, tanks, and realistic battle simulations, where troops practice their skills amidst explosions and tactical exercises, reports The Guardian. Exploring the intricacies of this…
Last year, a mechanical engineer set a Guinness World Record for the fastest battery-powered RC quadcopter at 224 mph. That record has now been obliterated by a custom-made drone, Peregreen 2, hitting nearly 300 mph. This incredible feat was achieved by Luke Bell, an aerial videographer and photographer from Cape Town, South Africa. The drone…
First-person-view (FPV) and tethered drones are set to become formal programs in the U.S. Army by 2025. These small quadcopters, once considered mere curiosities, are now poised to become essential tools in modern warfare. The Push for Formal Programs Lieutenant Colonel Michael Brabner, who oversees small-drone requirements for the Army’s Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration…
House Republicans introduced legislation to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones and ban imports of drones with critical Chinese components by 2030. The bill aims to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. drone manufacturers and includes a grant program to support domestic purchases, reports Reuters. Tariff Increases and Import Bans A new legislative proposal led by…
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