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China

Sky-Splitting Drone: China’s New Tactical Game Changer

Chinese scientists have purportedly crossed a new frontier in drone technology. According to reports, a team led by Professor Shi Zhiwei

Haye KestelooMar 19

A small drone is used to inspect the inside of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant. Photo courtesy of AP.

Japan

Drone Reveals Haunting Glimpse Inside Fukushima’s Ground Zero

Drone technology made a chilling breakthrough, allowing us to see inside the No. 1 reactor of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, the epicenter

Haye KestelooMar 19

Police

Thermal Drones: Game-Changer in Law Enforcement and Rescue Operations

Thermal Imaging Drones: A Hot Tool for Cold Cases In an era where technology advances by leaps and bounds, law enforcement agencies are not left behind. Recently, two separate incidents in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Sublette County, Wyoming, have underscored the crucial role of thermal imaging drones in advancing investigations and rescue operations, reports Local…

Haye KestelooMar 18

Sweden

Sky’s the Limit: Europe’s Drone Delivery Game Changer

The Dawn of a New Delivery Era in Europe In an exciting leap forward for logistics and technology, Swedish startup Aerit has partnered with food delivery giant foodora and telecommunications leader Tele2, ushering in a groundbreaking drone delivery service across Europe. Beginning this May, residents of Värmdö Kommun, Sweden, will have the unique opportunity to…

Haye KestelooMar 18

DJI

Revolution in the Fields: Drones Take Farming to New Heights in Ohio

A Glimpse into the Future of Agriculture In a week celebrating agriculture, Ohio is witnessing firsthand how technology is revolutionizing farming practices, making them more efficient and sustainable. At the heart of this transformation is the Agras T30 drone, showcased by Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge at…

Haye KestelooMar 14

Drone Delivery

Revolutionizing Food Delivery: Drones and Robots Take on the “Last Mile” in Arlington

A Leap Towards Future Food Banks: Arlington’s Pilot Program In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) became a lifeline for many, dishing out around 1 million meals weekly through their “mega-mobile” centers. Yet, despite the seemingly endless rows of cars, Stephen Raeside, TAFB’s chief external affairs officer, noticed a…

Haye KestelooMar 14

FAA’s Remote ID for drones delayed by six months until March 16, 2024 - Federal Aviation Administration: Ensuring Safe Skies - Public Input Sought for BVLOS Drone Operations - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation that would designate some sensitive locations as "no drone zones," which is known as "section 2209," of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (FESSA), has been postponed again, and its implementation is now scheduled to take place in February 2024 at the earliest.

Department of Transportation

DoT’s to Audit FAA’s Efforts to Integrate BVLOS Drone Ops

The DoT's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has decided to take a closer look at how the FAA is handling the drone integration, especially those

Haye KestelooMar 14

Drone Companies

Revolutionizing Warehouse Inventory: Cypher Robotics Launches Innovative Drone System

A Leap Towards Automation in Inventory Management Doing inventory is the bane of retail workers’ existence – it’s tedious, repetitive, and downright dull. However, Cypher Robotics might just have turned the tide with its latest innovation unveiled at Modex this week, according to TechCrunch. Say goodbye to the monotonous inventory counts and hello to a…

Haye KestelooMar 13

Technology

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