Back in 2017 the FAA's drone integration pilot program was announced, paving the way for a number of interesting and innovative explorations of drone technology. The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has this week launched a similar program, although the scale and practical outcomes are still unclear. The CAA says its new 'Innovation Sandbox' is a "virtual space in … [Read more...] about UK CAA Launches ‘Innovation Sandbox’ With 6 Drone Industry Partners
Zurich Researchers Teach Drone to Dodge with Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance
One of the many things preventing urban drone deliveries reaching Amazone Prime levels of mass adoption is the threat of interference, whether that's from pets, kids, thieves, gun-toting neighbors or rogue footballs. Researchers at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, are working on sense and avoid technology that could provide drones with a more dynamic form of … [Read more...] about Zurich Researchers Teach Drone to Dodge with Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance
TORUS: Atmospheric Scientists Using Drones To Understand Tornadoes
During spring and summer supercell thunderstorms roam through the central United States, bringing with them lightning, huge hailstones and dangerously high winds. Some develop tornadoes, and a collective of atmospheric scientists led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are using drones to better understand why. The TORUS research project (Targeted Observation by Radars … [Read more...] about TORUS: Atmospheric Scientists Using Drones To Understand Tornadoes
Gunning For GoPro: DJI Launches Osmo Action Camera
Not too long ago DJI played a major role in forcing GoPro out of the consumer drone market. Admittedly, it didn't help that GoPro's Karma drone started falling out of the sky at random, but the timing of the release of the original Mavic Pro was another nail in the coffin for the US action cam manufacturer. DJI is again going toe to toe with GoPro after today's product … [Read more...] about Gunning For GoPro: DJI Launches Osmo Action Camera
Europe’s Drone Industry Set to Receive Harmonized Rulebook
Among the conclusions drawn at the High Level Conference on Drones in Amsterdam last November, was that the European Commission and the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) would work closely with Member States and industry stakeholders to continue developing a framework for continent-wide drone regulations. Read more: Inside EASA's High Level Conference on Drones: the New … [Read more...] about Europe’s Drone Industry Set to Receive Harmonized Rulebook