From the distance comes a high-pitched whining. It sounds horrible, like a giant mosquito. Or maybe a herd of angry mice screaming in a wind tunnel. It is in fact a flying burrito. And it's flying courtesy of Wing's ambitious drone delivery program. That's right: Google/Alphabet' Project Wing has been given the green light to turn its drone delivery trials in Canberra, … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery: Google’s Project Wing Takes Off In Australia
Have Your Say: Time Is Running Out To Comment On Proposed FAA Rules
In case you didn't know, the FAA is seeking public input as it weighs up rule change proposals which could enable more advanced operations, including routine drone flights over people and at night. As well as enabling safe flights over people and at night, the FAA is exploring how to safely prepare for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), implement payload restrictions and … [Read more...] about Have Your Say: Time Is Running Out To Comment On Proposed FAA Rules
Interview: Intelligent Energy & Productiv on Hydrogen-Powered Drones
Last month we took a closer look at three technologies that will transform the drone operations of the future: The ability of drones to rest and recharge on the fly; advanced computer vision and motion planning, and hydrogen power. One of the projects mentioned in our exploration of hydrogen was RACHEL, in which a UK-based group flew a 20kg multi-rotor drone powered by a … [Read more...] about Interview: Intelligent Energy & Productiv on Hydrogen-Powered Drones
RYZE Tech, Marvel & Disney Launch Tello Iron Man Edition
DJI's local partner Ryze Tech has made a name for itself as a manufacturer of drones that are ideal for beginners and well-suited to` educational purposes. The original Tello launched last year with technological backing from Intel and DJI. The result was a highly capable but incredibly affordable little drone. The Tello was revamped at the end of 2018 in the form of the … [Read more...] about RYZE Tech, Marvel & Disney Launch Tello Iron Man Edition
Ocean Alliance SnotBot and EarBot Drones Featured on BBC’s Blue Planet Live
The BBC's Blue Planet series, usually accompanied by the smooth tones of David Attenborough, remains one of the broadcaster's most popular exports and has been inspiring conservation and awareness of the natural world for years. So it's fitting that this year's series - a special week of live programs celebrating marine life around the globe to exploring the health of our … [Read more...] about Ocean Alliance SnotBot and EarBot Drones Featured on BBC’s Blue Planet Live