(Source: 3drobotics.com) John Buell has been an officer with the Austin Police Department for seventeen years. He speaks at a lawman’s clip and has an impassive build, which makes it seem like he’s been set in stone, but John is actively propelling one of the most forward-thinking initiatives in public safety, the central Texas DronePilot program. John’s been flying … [Read more...] about Drones for Public Safety, and the DronePilot Program
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Predicting 2014’s Black Friday Drone Deals
With both Amazon and Walmart announcing plans to begin “Black Friday” Sales early (Nov. 1), it’s a safe bet drones will soon be flying off shelves and into our homes. Although it may be too early to tell exactly which sales may prove to be the best values, we can make a few predictions about this year's drone deals. 3D Robotics Last year, 3D Robotics ran a Cyber-Monday sale … [Read more...] about Predicting 2014’s Black Friday Drone Deals
In Syria, Drones with a New Mission
(Source: 3drobotics.com) This past March, Mark Jacobsen, a PhD candidate in Political Science at Stanford, spent a week in Turkey conducting field research among Syrian refugees and activists. At that time the sieges by the Syrian government were at their worst, and the refugees Mark spoke with told him tragic stories, venting their frustration with the U.S. for not … [Read more...] about In Syria, Drones with a New Mission
SkyWard Announces Urban SkyWays Project to Demonstrate the Potential of UAVs
The two notorious hurdles drone technology has to overcome before it becomes a part of our daily lives are public acceptance and government regulations. And, as with most emerging technologies, it is difficult for anyone to fully understand what a drone brings to the table until they see it in action. This is why Portland-based SkyWard announced on Tuesday the Urban SkyWays … [Read more...] about SkyWard Announces Urban SkyWays Project to Demonstrate the Potential of UAVs
3 Drones for Tech Enthusiasts
Ranging in price and sophistication – beginner/under $200 to advanced/over $1,000 – there’s a drone for just about anyone. If you’re not a beginner and know your Drone Definitions, or you are a natural tinkerer searching for a new project, you may be looking for a UAV with more muscle – something that appeals to your Inner Geek. Here are three drones specifically made for the … [Read more...] about 3 Drones for Tech Enthusiasts
