(Source:) The Australian It’s a concept being brought to reality in which the nets the are identified by barcodes and drone guidance is provided by LED lights, under a bold plan devised by two Australians. Townsville-based RAAF Corporal Clinton Burchat and electrical/electronics engineer Grant Bajema have investigated how drones can release cargo under various scenarios … [Read more...] about Australian Duo Hopes Their Drone Dream Delivers the Goods
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5 Lessons Learned from Public Drone Fails
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” --Eleanor Roosevelt According to industry reports, the UAV sector will see $98.2 billion in total cumulative spending for drones over the next 10 years -- $11.8 billion of which will be for non-military commercial drones. And, while the swarms of new drones buzzing over our heads … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons Learned from Public Drone Fails
CASA Investigates Australian TV Host for ‘Flying Drone Without a Licence’
(Source: News.com.au) Australia’s top air safety regulator is investigating the filming of Sunday night’s finale episode of The Block Glasshouse after Gold Logie winner Scott Cam was shown operating a large camera drone. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) was tipped off by a viewer on Monday and CASA confirmed on Tuesday it would be contacting High Alpha Media, … [Read more...] about CASA Investigates Australian TV Host for ‘Flying Drone Without a Licence’
Sydney Man Uses Drone to Exercise His Jack Russell Terrier
(Source: DailyMail) Drones have been used in emergencies and to capture the scope of natural disasters, but what if it was the new and improved way to simply walk your dog? Dave Jansen and his Jack Russell terrier Tyler put 'drone dog walking' to the test at an oval near their Sydney home on Monday. Footage from the drone shows Tyler hilariously running around, much … [Read more...] about Sydney Man Uses Drone to Exercise His Jack Russell Terrier
University of Wollongong Drones Offer High-Tech Help for Lifesavers
from illawarramercury.com.au Beach lifeguards could soon gain critical minutes in dangerous ocean rescues thanks to a drone prototype developed by two University of Wollongong students. The "Guardian Drone", invented by UOW PhD students Leo Stevens and Nicholas Roach, aims to provide a faster and safer way for lifesavers to help swimmers in distress. The drone drops a … [Read more...] about University of Wollongong Drones Offer High-Tech Help for Lifesavers
