Drones to Assist with Finding Hidden Trash on Clean Up Australia Day by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Sydney-based drone startup Aerologix has announced a partnership with Clean Up Australia to assist communities in cleaning hidden pockets of garbage in waterways and nature reserves. This weekend’s cleanup will see pilots focus on capturing aerial footage along the … [Read more...] about Clean Up Australia: Aerologix Drone Pilots Find Hidden Trash
Coronavirus
Drones Take Flight to Disinfect Sports, Entertainment Venues
A Pittsburgh-based drone company has received the FAA’s blessing to use drones to disinfect public venues. The federal agency granted a “137” certification for AERAS Drone Disinfectant Solutions, allowing the company to sanitize sports and entertainment venues such as stadiums or concert arenas against COVID and other viral pathogens. The special certification is usually … [Read more...] about Drones Take Flight to Disinfect Sports, Entertainment Venues
World Economic Forum Predicts Open Skies for Drones
Global drone use continues to soar—according to the World Economic Forum —and the sky’s the limit for future growth even as more drones are deployed to address COVID-related issues. The WEF report— titled “Global Technology Governance Report 2021: Harnessing Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies in a COVID-19 World”—notes that drone use for surveying has seen a 90 … [Read more...] about World Economic Forum Predicts Open Skies for Drones
Drones Will Patrol Beaches in Australia to Protect Crowds from Sharks – and Coronavirus
The UK's Daily News reports that drones will patrol beaches in Australia in order to protect crowds from sharks and the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Drones are already common tools on Australian beaches. We wrote in 2015 about drones being used to spot and track sharks. Now, in addition to monitoring beaches for sharks, drones will be used to monitor social distancing at … [Read more...] about Drones Will Patrol Beaches in Australia to Protect Crowds from Sharks – and Coronavirus
BVLOS Flight Requires Rock Solid Connectivity for Drones. Meet Elsight’s Halo. [INTERVIEW]
For safe operation beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), drones need rock solid connectivity. We spoke with Yoav Amitai, CEO of Israel's Elsight - a technology company ready to provide connectivity for drones, a critical piece of the safety case for BVLOS and distant remote operations. Yoav has served in a variety of executive roles in Elsight, taking a major part in … [Read more...] about BVLOS Flight Requires Rock Solid Connectivity for Drones. Meet Elsight’s Halo. [INTERVIEW]
