Who has not dreamed of their own personal flying machine? GoFly is ready to make it happen. In the spirit of contests spurring innovation and problem solving, the organization GoFly is offering a total of $2,000,000 purse over the course of the 24-month competition - and they are scheduled to award the final winner later this month. The contest is entering it's final … [Read more...] about The Lindbergh flight and X-Prize Spurred Innovation, GoFly wants to do the Same with Personal Flying Devices
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Car Porn From CES: Mercedes Benz Meets Avatar
The Computer Electronics Show (CES) is the home for many things technology from Drones to Sex Toys to cars. We had the opportunity to see several concept car from Mercedes Benz that we wanted to share what we learned from our readers. First of all the show is huge with over 175,000 attendees (according to CES). While they vary, many of the exhibitors have very large … [Read more...] about Car Porn From CES: Mercedes Benz Meets Avatar
Nothing Says I Love You Like a Valentines Day Discount from DJI (Ends Today!)
Too late for flowers? Is your spouse on a diet and not into chocolate? Guitar skills not quite up to serenading your sweetie? No problem - nothing says I love you like a drone for Valentine's day - or at least a cool camera to take all of the action sequences that you are planning to do as soon as you have the time. While love is of course priceless, you might as … [Read more...] about Nothing Says I Love You Like a Valentines Day Discount from DJI (Ends Today!)
How Drones are Saving Koalas Injured in Australia’s Bushfires
A couple of years ago, we shared the news that a forestry company in Victoria, Australia, was using drones equipped with thermal cameras to detect koalas before trees were cut down or controlled burns ignited. In recent times, the wildfires devastating the same area of Australia have been anything but controlled. And sadly, those same methods have been required as part of a … [Read more...] about How Drones are Saving Koalas Injured in Australia’s Bushfires
Flirtey Granted Patent for Automated Parachute Safety System
Drone delivery specialist Flirtey has been granted a patent that the company says will "enhance its fundamental technology". The patent refers to an automatic parachute deployment system to support drone flights and aerial deliveries being carried out safely. The patent recognizes the ability of a drone's technology to detect an error in operation while in flight and … [Read more...] about Flirtey Granted Patent for Automated Parachute Safety System
