It really interesting to make note of the different approaches that are used to solve problems. In this case university research seeks to learn how to teach a drone how to travel though a confined space by emulating the flight patterns of birds and bees. There are different approaches to solve the problem of flying in a confined space and this one uses an approach called … [Read more...] about Teaching Drones to Travel in Small spaces by Watching the Birds and the Bees
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LAANC starts go live in some areas and allow Drones Access to Controlled Airspace
The following is a guest post by talented Part 107 Pilot and author, Kara Murphy. The FAA launched its much-anticipated Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. The program, currently in beta, includes 300 air traffic facilities covering approximately 500 airports. As of April 30th, remote pilots can request instant access to controlled … [Read more...] about LAANC starts go live in some areas and allow Drones Access to Controlled Airspace
Planes, Trains, Automobiles and … Drones by Michael Moritz
The following is an excerpt from the LinkedIn blog post of Sequoia Capital's Michael Moritz There is no saying no to the future The hullaballoo about an errant drone that nearly collided with a US Airways jet near Tallahassee Regional Airport has the fear-mongers clucking. Regulators and regular Joes (and Joans) are trying to come to grips with the consequences of a new … [Read more...] about Planes, Trains, Automobiles and … Drones by Michael Moritz
Will Detroit Become the Home of the Drone?
Detroit Aircraft Corporation CEO Jon Rimanelli believes so. In a recent interview with the Detroit Free Press, Rimanelli explained why Detroit could be the catalyst for the emergence of drones in the mass market. The first part of Rimanelli's explanation is his own company. The Detroit Aircraft Corp, which utilizes both custom and brand name drones, advertises all sorts of … [Read more...] about Will Detroit Become the Home of the Drone?
Detroit Better Watch Out for Drones!
So what happens to the Auto Industry when Amazon's Prime Air is a reality? What's the impact on orders for delivery vehicles? The answers to these questions are not known, but the questions are legitimate and will need to be addressed far in advance of the launch of Amazon's air arrival. Looking at a small sliver of the delivery vehicle business: The United States Postal … [Read more...] about Detroit Better Watch Out for Drones!
