The drone army is ready to respond to whatever disaster hits - and they've stepped up to do what they can to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. In an email today, Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) Executive Director Christopher Todd described the actions that AIRT and it's public services division, DRONERESPONDERS are taking to respond to the Presidential Declaration of … [Read more...] about “Flatten the Curve” – AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS Step Up to Combat COVID-19
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China is Using Technology to Battle the Coronavirus – in Some Ways that Won’t Fly in the U.S.
The new strain of coronavirus is our current natural disaster, and drones and other new technology are being used to respond. As Covid-19's first site of attack, China has led the battle against the Coronavirus, and it has turned to technology as a tool to help stop the spread of the disease. Currently, technology is being used to help identify those with a fever in an … [Read more...] about China is Using Technology to Battle the Coronavirus – in Some Ways that Won’t Fly in the U.S.
Flights Resume at Frankfurt Airport After Drone Sightings Halt Air Traffic
Drones continue to cause costly delays and confusion at European airports. The latest event halted traffic at Frankfurt Airport yesterday morning for almost two hours, according to German language media. A federal spokesperson said that a pilot spotted a drone at about 11:15 am, at which point the German Air Traffic Control (DFS) announced via Twitter that all take-offs and … [Read more...] about Flights Resume at Frankfurt Airport After Drone Sightings Halt Air Traffic
The Best Photography Drones of 2020
Drone technology is better than ever. If you're thinking of buying a new drone and getting into aerial photography, there are loads of options out there. In this guide, we'll take a look through the best drones available on the market at the moment. Here are Dronelife's recommended photography drones for pilots in 2020. The DJI Mavic Mini An introduction to the world of … [Read more...] about The Best Photography Drones of 2020
Who Should Know Where Your Drone Is? DJI Responds to Drone-to-Phone Confusion
In the continued discussion of how best to implement Remote ID for drones - which purportedly is designed to enhance the security of the airspace - major manufacturers like DJI have an important role. Whatever the final decision is, DJI and other manufacturers will have to comply: and to meet customer requirements, they'll have to make it easy and inexpensive for operators to … [Read more...] about Who Should Know Where Your Drone Is? DJI Responds to Drone-to-Phone Confusion
