Mississippi State University is flying high for two reasons. 1 . The men’s basketball team is looking to make a tough showing tonight against the SEC-leading Tennessee Vols.* 2. The school’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has acquired two TigerShark XP3 drones. Built by NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corporation, the drones cost about $2 million and MSU obtained federal … [Read more...] about Mississippi State Launches Disaster Relief Drones
Search and Rescue
Buxton Mountain Rescue: First Drone Team in England to Gain CAA Approval
Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, which covers the Peak District National Park in central England, has become the first Mountain Rescue England and Wales team to be given approval by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to use drones during operations. The approval is the culmination of an 18-month project to raise enough money in donations to buy the necessary equipment and … [Read more...] about Buxton Mountain Rescue: First Drone Team in England to Gain CAA Approval
50 Ways to Love Your LiDAR: How LiDAR is Used in Commercial Drone Applications
LiDAR is one of the most important tools in the commercial drone industry. While it has been around since the 1960s when it was mounted to aircraft, its uses have expanded dramatically now that LiDAR can be used with commercial drones. What is LiDAR and how does it work? LiDAR is a remote sensing technology: sensors that are mounted to drones send a pulse from a laser … [Read more...] about 50 Ways to Love Your LiDAR: How LiDAR is Used in Commercial Drone Applications
Can Drone Images Be Used to Identify People? Probably Not, UK Researchers Say
It's a common science fiction theme that drones and other means of surveillance may someday be used to track individuals, using AI and teams of government officials to identify people from aerial images. There's no need to get nervous yet, though - a paper published by two UK-based researchers says that facial recognition from aerial footage - especially any method that … [Read more...] about Can Drone Images Be Used to Identify People? Probably Not, UK Researchers Say
Drones For Good: Giving Thanks for Help from the Skies
“To give thanks … is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go.” – Victor Hugo As we gather to feast and re-connect, let’s take a moment to discover reason to be thankful for the the growing concept of #DronesForGood: Drones Save Four in One Day One week in May, “marked a new milestone in public safety drone use,” according to a report by drone giant … [Read more...] about Drones For Good: Giving Thanks for Help from the Skies
