There are several problems with shooting drones out of the sky. Often that level of force is going to make the problem worse, not better. For starters, a damaged or busted drone could crash land anywhere or on anyone. The uncertainty and danger grow exponentially if it's strapped with explosives or weaponised in some other way. For what it's worth, blowing something up also … [Read more...] about US Army Patents Drone-Snaring Grenade
Man Jailed For UK Prison Drone Delivery Attempt
A British man has been sentenced to five years in jail after attempting to deliver contraband to Liverpool prison using a drone. Anthony Cheeney was caught after he crashed the drone, a Yuneec Typhoon H, close to HMP Liverpool back in August 2017. Merseyside Police officers recovered drugs, mobile phones and sim cards at the crash site. Drone delivery has long been hyped … [Read more...] about Man Jailed For UK Prison Drone Delivery Attempt
Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
In the days leading up to the NFL Championship Game in Atlanta last weekend, FBI officers confiscated six drones flying closer to the stadium than temporary flight restrictions allowed. With local drone pilots either not aware or deliberately ignoring the flight ban, there were no doubt concerns that the Super Bowl could be impacted by its very own Battle of Gatwick … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
Intel’s Drones Light Up The Super Bowl Again
If you were one of the millions of people around the world to catch the Super Bowl yesterday, you will have seen Intel's drones play a part in lighting up the Halftime Show. It's not the first time the company has added a futuristic feel to a major sporting event. Intel's drone light shows appeared at last year's Winter Olympics and the 2017 Super … [Read more...] about Intel’s Drones Light Up The Super Bowl Again
Yuneec Unveils RTK Satellite Navigation For H520 Drone
Drone manufacturer Yuneec has announced that its commercial hexacopter, the H520, will now be optionally available with an RTK (Real Time Kinematic) system. The addition of the RTK system from Swiss company Fixposition, means that even under difficult GPS conditions - in dense urban areas or canyons, for example - pilots and aerial data gatherers can benefit … [Read more...] about Yuneec Unveils RTK Satellite Navigation For H520 Drone
