Compact and foldable, portable drones are great for carrying - but can the advantages of a folding drone be realized during flight? Researchers at the University of Zurich, with others, have come up with a drone that folds during flight to get through tight spaces. This type of drone might easily be used for search and rescue or inspection purposes. Davide Scaramuzza, … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Agile Drones that Fold to get Through Tight Spaces
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Swedish Company GLOBHE is Focused on Drones doing Good in Hard Hit Relief Areas
One of the best things about life on the road is the opportunity to meet new companies and new people stretching the boundaries of what drones can do for communities around the world. At the recent Commercial UAV Show in London, DRONELIFE had the opportunity to meet Helena Samsioe, CEO and Founder of Swedish based drone service provider GLOBHE. GLOBHE's mission is to use … [Read more...] about Swedish Company GLOBHE is Focused on Drones doing Good in Hard Hit Relief Areas
Technology and Services Giant IBM wants to use Block Chain to Provide Privacy and Security to Drones
IBM has applied to patent a system that would use block chain technology to tackle privacy and security concerns for drones, according to a filing published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) September 20, 2018. IBM joins a list of more traditional technology companies that are looking to supply technology solutions, in this case in the form of patents, to the … [Read more...] about Technology and Services Giant IBM wants to use Block Chain to Provide Privacy and Security to Drones
State Farm Gets FAA Waiver for BVLOS Flight and Flight Over People to Aid Hurricane Victims
It's become clear that drones are a critical tool for Hurricane response - not just during the storm, but immediately after. The FAA has granted major insurer State Farm permission to fly drones over people and Beyond Visual Line of Sight ("BVLOS") in four states. The waiver will allow the company to use drones to assess damage and provide faster claims processing for victims … [Read more...] about State Farm Gets FAA Waiver for BVLOS Flight and Flight Over People to Aid Hurricane Victims
Drone Delivery Company Flirtey tests delivery of Automated External Defibrillators
As companies are working to integrate Drones into the US commercial airspace, Drone delivery company Flirtey has moved this forward by conducting its first drone flights in Reno, Nevada, as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned (FAA) Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program on September 12. It is one of 10 different test sites selected by the FAA to test … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Company Flirtey tests delivery of Automated External Defibrillators
