The growth of public-safety drones may be grounded before it can soar unless the industry makes key changes. That’s the conclusion of a report released last week by DRONERESPONDERS. The alliance, billed as “the world’s fastest growing non-profit program supporting public safety UAS,” released Public Safety UAS Flight Training and Operations last week at the National … [Read more...] about New Report Suggests Public-Safety Drone Pilots Need More Training
Global Public-Safety Project Wants Data-driven Drones During Disasters
A global consortium focusing on public-safety drones asked first responders what they wanted in UAV systems. The response? It’s all about the data. ResponDrone, an international project co-funded by the EU and the Korean government, recently surveyed first responders at a “Design Thinking” workshop in Greece last month. Attendees agreed: constant, real-time data during … [Read more...] about Global Public-Safety Project Wants Data-driven Drones During Disasters
Fortem Technologies Snares NATO Counter-drone Agreement
Counter-drone firm Fortem Technologies has been selected by NATO to demonstrate its SkyDome Network defense platform. The Utah-based company will introduce the platform with a program titled “Comparative Analysis of Lethal, Low Collateral Damage Effectors Against Low, Small and Slow UAV.” The SkyDome package encompasses Fortem’s autonomous drone interceptor, DroneHunter, … [Read more...] about Fortem Technologies Snares NATO Counter-drone Agreement
Drone Startup Partners With Purdue To Boost Biofuel Crops
An agbioscience startup is helping Purdue University develop more and better biofuel yields. GRYFN is partnering with Purdue under a $4.5 million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, a division of the U.S. Department of Energy. The research will help in the rapid genetic improvement and production of sorghum crops for biofuel. Multi-sensor, drone … [Read more...] about Drone Startup Partners With Purdue To Boost Biofuel Crops
Rescue Drone Pilot? Check: Australian Man Lives His Dream
Doctors told Bevan Lyons he’d be dead by Christmas 2018. They were wrong. The 67-year-old Australian is still here, and he’s crossed an item off his Bucket List – to become a licensed drone pilot. Despite being diagnosed with a rare respiratory disease, Lyons thumbed his nose at mortality, joining a coastal, drone life-saving group. Last month, the New South Wales … [Read more...] about Rescue Drone Pilot? Check: Australian Man Lives His Dream
