Last month, aerial footage emerged from a busy intersection in Shuyang, northern China. The video - admittedly a piece of state propaganda - shows drones equipped with loudspeakers being used by law enforcement. The purpose? To remind pedestrians to wear their facemasks in an effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. This, it seems, is one way to slow down a pandemic in … [Read more...] about Drones are Being Deployed in the Fight Against Coronavirus
African Drone Forum Flights Covered by Flock
The African Drone Forum (ADF) is underway in Rwanda, and UK insurtech startup Flock is working with the World Bank, UK Aid, the World Economic Forum, the Government of Rwanda, and other conference partners to cover all drone flights associated with the ADF. That coverage includes the insurance required for the beyond visible line of sight (BVLOS) flight competitions taking … [Read more...] about African Drone Forum Flights Covered by Flock
Air Traffic Disrupted at Madrid Airport Following Drone Sighting Reports
The last time an airport in Europe was disrupted following supposed sightings of drones, London Gatwick was locked down for 36 hours, over 1,000 flights were diverted or cancelled, and more than 140,000 passengers had their travel plans ruined. Today, a similar but fortunately less dramatic scenario has unfolded at the Adolfo Suárez-Barajas airport in Madrid, … [Read more...] about Air Traffic Disrupted at Madrid Airport Following Drone Sighting Reports
Untangling Maine’s Drone Stalking Mystery
For years, the drone industry has been weighed down by a minority of irresponsible pilots flying where and when they shouldn't: disrupting firefighting efforts, getting way too close to manned aircraft, and even delivering contraband into prisons. If reports from Maine are to be believed, it seems we can add another negative application to the list: stalking. News Center … [Read more...] about Untangling Maine’s Drone Stalking Mystery
DJI Case Study Highlights the Benefits of Drones in Logistics Industry
Danish logistics and international shipping giant, DFDS, has been combining drones and AI to streamline terminal operations. DFDS provides transportation services, supply chain solutions and warehouse management, handling millions of trailers every year. The company has been exploring the potential for drones to be used to improve freight inspections at their harbor … [Read more...] about DJI Case Study Highlights the Benefits of Drones in Logistics Industry
