Although it may seem simple to fly a drone and acquire footage from new and unique angles, there are a number of limitations involved in carrying out such a seemingly simple task. Three NFL teams acquired drones to get images of their team practicing from new angles. However, not a single team was able to use the drones for the intended purpose due to restrictive regulations … [Read more...] about Drone Technology Taking Off Slowly in the NFL
Drone Startup Percepto Backed by Mark Cuban and Richard Parsons
Percepto is an Israeli startup which plans to develop hardware and software that will allow drones to acquire computer vision which will help them avoid colliding into objects. The startup has already attracted more than $1 million in its early stage from some famous investors. One of the famous investors in the startup is Richard Parsons, who is the former chief executive of … [Read more...] about Drone Startup Percepto Backed by Mark Cuban and Richard Parsons
Computer Hacking Drones Become a Reality
Drones are being called the future of technology and they are projected to be used in numerous large scale projects such as the proposed project by Facebook to provide Wi-Fi service through drones. However, there is a side to this technology that may worsen the data security situation. A company known as Aerial Assault successfully transformed a drone into a hacking device … [Read more...] about Computer Hacking Drones Become a Reality
Using an Ambulance to Enhance Cell Service for Drones
Drones have become one of the most revolutionary technologies that have the potential to change the way packages are delivered and how photography is done. However, one of the issues with drones is maintaining a stable connection with these unmanned aircrafts from the ground. As a solution to this problem, cellular networks have been identified as the optimum way of ensuring … [Read more...] about Using an Ambulance to Enhance Cell Service for Drones
Sound Waves Capable of Knocking Down Drones
An easier and more efficient way of knocking out drones from the sky has been found by the scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. The method is to target sound waves at the gyroscopes of drones. The gyroscope is used by all the unmanned aircrafts to track the craft’s orientation and move towards the side, thus allowing the aircraft to maneuver … [Read more...] about Sound Waves Capable of Knocking Down Drones
