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.
Selected - Products
We Saw it in Action: the FLIR MUVE C360, the Industry’s First Gas Detector for Drones
As part of the pre-show activities at DJI Airworks this week, we got to see FLIR's new MUVE™ C360 in action - and it's awesome. The MUVE C360 is like nothing we've seen before on a drone. With this product, FLIR is moving beyond thermal cameras for drones and providing the fire and emergency services sector with another valuable tool: a multi-gas detector. It's … [Read more...] about We Saw it in Action: the FLIR MUVE C360, the Industry’s First Gas Detector for Drones
The Heisha D.Nest: Minimalist, Autonomous, and Super Easy Drone System
Chinese manufacturer Heisha is betting that there are plenty of potential customers who need aerial data - but don't want to fly a drone. They're introducing a revolutionary new product, the Heisha D.Nest, to change the way people think about drone technology. "It's always a been a challenge for drone technology to really enter people's lives and become a simple and useful … [Read more...] about The Heisha D.Nest: Minimalist, Autonomous, and Super Easy Drone System
Unattended Technology: The Move Towards Greater Drone Automation
"Unattended technologies" are those that facilitate the use of automated drones to perform tasks - not just the automation technology that allows the drone to perform its mission, but technology that allows the drone to charge its own battery. Unattended technologies are paving the way for significant advancements in surveillance, emergency response and industrial solutions … [Read more...] about Unattended Technology: The Move Towards Greater Drone Automation
Review: Fat Lama’s Peer to Peer Rental Platform
Last month we posted an article highlighting a few options for pilots looking to rent a drone. Those options vary in terms of geography, speciality and their target market. But they all essentially have the same function. One of the most interesting was Fat Lama, a peer to peer rental service that has a lot of positives. DroneLife readers get $25/£25 free credit on Fat Lama … [Read more...] about Review: Fat Lama’s Peer to Peer Rental Platform
