After a Christmas period that served up plenty of drone-related angst in the UK, it looks as though 2019 is set to feature more of the same. The trauma of the Battle of Gatwick is starting to fade, like a drunken Christmas party incident that everyone involved in is now too embarrassed to reflect upon. Or talk about. Or take responsibility for. Maybe we can just pretend it … [Read more...] about Déjà Vu As UK Media Starts 2019 With More Drone Scaremongering
Australia’s Civil Aviation Authority Confirms Roll Out Of Counter Drone Measures
Following on from the chaos at London's Gatwick airport earlier this month, Australia's Civil Aviation Authority (CASA) has confirmed that new surveillance technology will be deployed at sensitive locations in 2019 as part of a "crackdown" on drones and their prevalence in public areas. These measures will include what CASA communications manager Peter Gibson describes as … [Read more...] about Australia’s Civil Aviation Authority Confirms Roll Out Of Counter Drone Measures
What Can We Learn From The Drone Disruption at Gatwick Airport?
Our London correspondent, Malek Murison, reports on the fallout from the 'Battle of Gatwick' airport debacle. Drones are often in the news at this time of year. More often than not, the stories are harmless: Aviation authorities laying down the law to the influx of new pilots, viral videos of thousand-dollar models taking a debut flight straight into a Christmas tree. That … [Read more...] about What Can We Learn From The Drone Disruption at Gatwick Airport?
DJI Launches Portable Thermal Imaging Solution: Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
DJI has built upon its enterprise range with the launch of another portable drone for commercial operations and first responders. The Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual looks to combine the portability and ease of use of the new Mavic 2 with side-by-side visual and thermal cameras. The result is a drone able to provide enhanced support in challenging environments. Read more: DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Launches Portable Thermal Imaging Solution: Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
Vodafone Uses 4G Network For UK Christmas Drone Delivery
Telecoms giant Vodafone have completed what they claim is the UK’s first ever drone delivery using a mobile network. Rather than the radio link used to control the vast majority of off-the-shelf models, Vodafone demonstrated how mobile network coverage could instead enable deliveries to remote or distant destinations. The company's festive drone flew to one of the most … [Read more...] about Vodafone Uses 4G Network For UK Christmas Drone Delivery
