In 2019, Switzerland-based Flyability had a mystery to solve at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Was nuclear waste still present in one of the plant’s decommissioned reactors? “At the time of the disaster, the fifth block of the Chernobyl Plant was under construction and nearing completion,” a Flyability spokesperson said. “Given the rush to leave, there was no record of … [Read more...] about Drones Solve a Nuclear Waste Mystery at Chernobyl
Citadel Enhances Counter-drone Software to Combat Rogue Drones
Counter-drone provider Citadel Defense recently launched a new AI and machine-learning software release for its Titan system. Company officials say the software-hardware combo represents an evolution of the tech after more than 27 months of “successful deployments across multiple combatant commands and hundreds of unique environments.” The counter-drone system leverages the … [Read more...] about Citadel Enhances Counter-drone Software to Combat Rogue Drones
Robonomics Floats Aquatic Drones to Scan Water Quality
Aquatic drones are taking to the high seas to fight against contaminated drinking water. According to the World Health Organization, more than 2 billion people worldwide drink contaminated water due to pollution – a problem that will only worsen as demand is projected to spike by 30 percent within 30 years. There is hope – the Robonomics Network, a team of Russian … [Read more...] about Robonomics Floats Aquatic Drones to Scan Water Quality
AUVSI Launches Special Events for Drone Safety Week
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is taking flight into the friendly skies of the second annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week. Launched by the FAA, the special week is billed as “an opportunity for others to share their commitment to drone safety.” AUVSI officials reported they are partnering with the federal agency and the Know Before … [Read more...] about AUVSI Launches Special Events for Drone Safety Week
Autel, DroneSense Pilot an Integrated Drone Public-Safety Platform
Public-safety UAV software provider DroneSense is teaming up with drone manufacturer Autel Robotics to create a supercharged platform for public-safety operators using Autel’s EVO drone series. The partnership will marry the Autel EVO II Dual with DroneSense’s out-of-the-box solution for police, fire and rescue agencies designed to build, manage and scale drone … [Read more...] about Autel, DroneSense Pilot an Integrated Drone Public-Safety Platform
