The Pakistani province of Sindh has a colossal locust problem. Hometown researcher Shahzad Nahiyoon has a solution from on high. For the past 30 years, farmers in Malir have suffered devastating insect attacks without the benefit of pesticide spraying. A shortage of manned aircraft prevented aerial crop-dusting, resulting in thousands of acres of decimated … [Read more...] about Crop-spraying Drones Tackle Locust Swarms in Pakistan
Noodles from Above: Airbus, XAG Test Drone Delivery Service in China
One of China’s largest agricultural drone companies and Airbus are teaming up to launch aerial delivery trials. XAG announced the pilot program last week on the heels of a joint agreement signed by the two companies in July at the World Economic Forum. During the trial initiative, drones will carry food deliveries from a noodle shop to select customers in Guangzhou via … [Read more...] about Noodles from Above: Airbus, XAG Test Drone Delivery Service in China
Helios Visions Releases Drone Guide Covering The Chicago Way
Hey, Chicagoland – ready to learn about drones? Check out the newly released Guide to Flying Drones in Chicago – courtesy of hometown UAV firm Helios Visions. Authored by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University professor Ryan Gibson, the complimentary web guide informs both experienced and novice drone users about the intersection of local, state and federal … [Read more...] about Helios Visions Releases Drone Guide Covering The Chicago Way
Hoverfly Sells 50th Tethered Drone System to U.S. Government
More than a year after launching a new product line, tether-drone firm Hoverfly Technologies announced a golden benchmark this week – selling its 50th LiveSky system to an unnamed federal customer. Due to the contract’s security terms, company officials can’t reveal the mysterious customer, but a law-enforcement or military client wouldn’t surprise us. Unveiled at last … [Read more...] about Hoverfly Sells 50th Tethered Drone System to U.S. Government
Happy Dronesgiving! Being Thankful for “Healthful Skies”
In proclaiming Thanksgiving Day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said, “the year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come. Unless Honest Abe was a time traveler (as well as a noted Vampire … [Read more...] about Happy Dronesgiving! Being Thankful for “Healthful Skies”
