While regulators are still trying to restrict and limit drone usage in the United States, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment effectively used three drones this month to direct traffic. The drone used for the job was the Altura Zenith ATX 8 and the event it was used at was the Concert at Sea Festival in Zeeland. This event is known to draw large crowds, which … [Read more...] about Dutch Government Controls Traffic Through the Aerialtronics Drone
Dronecode Adds New Members to Collaborate on Open Source Drone Projects
A popular nonprofit organization that works on establishing a common, open source platform for UAVs, Dronecode has been making headlines due to the vast amount of interest it is generating. The platform just recently announced several nonprofit and commercial entities that have joined its ranks to push drone research to the next level. The new silver members include Erle … [Read more...] about Dronecode Adds New Members to Collaborate on Open Source Drone Projects
NASA to Test Sense-and-Avoid Technology for Drones
NASA will be conducting a conference and further tests for its sense-and-avoid technology on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) this summer. Starting from the middle of June right into July, NASA will conduct these tests at the Armstrong Flight Research Center located in California. This will be the first time an autonomous aircraft is being fully tested for its automatic collision … [Read more...] about NASA to Test Sense-and-Avoid Technology for Drones
$3 Million Secured By HEXO + Team
Squadrone System has finally been able to amass around $5 million for its cutting-edge autonomous flying camera, also known as the HEXO+. While many of you may think that this isn’t such a significant development in the drone industry, think again. The HEXO+ has among the most advanced 'follow me' drones that will allow users to capture footage in full HD from the sky. The … [Read more...] about $3 Million Secured By HEXO + Team
Congress Proposes Drone Safety Act – Does it Improve Safety or Stifle Innovation?
We all know of California being the hub of new technology and innovation. Silicon Valley has time and again graced us with new inventions that have made life much easier. However, as far as the common usage of drones is concerned, that’s a matter that will have to wait. California’s Senator Dianne Feinstein has put forward a bill that may halt the drone manufacturing process in … [Read more...] about Congress Proposes Drone Safety Act – Does it Improve Safety or Stifle Innovation?
