(Source: The Register) An operator of Colossus, the world’s first electronic computer, returned to her wartime workplace to fly a drone this week. Joanna Chorley, 89, returned to Block H at Bletchley Park to operate the drone quadcopter. The drone’s on-board camera provided an aerial view of the home of Colossus and the rest of Bletchley Park. Chorley commented … [Read more...] about Colossus Veteran Flies a Drone Over Bletchley Park
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Bakehouse Aerial, Hull, and the United Kingdom City of Culture
by Ben O'Leary Kingston Upon Hull has been awarded the UK City of Culture 2017, which is great news for the city, everyone who was involved in the bid, and all who will benefit from the boost it will bring. The UK City of Culture is a highly prestigious national award which is given once every four years for a period of one year to the winning city amongst many other … [Read more...] about Bakehouse Aerial, Hull, and the United Kingdom City of Culture
Bluesky Announces Prototype UAV Flight Restriction Map for UK
(Source: directionsmag.com) Aerial mapping company Bluesky has produced a prototype map of the UK showing where it may be unsafe or even illegal to fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as Drones. Bluesky has combined an expertise in flight planning and 3D aerial mapping with various geographic datasets to come up with the concept of a UAV Flight … [Read more...] about Bluesky Announces Prototype UAV Flight Restriction Map for UK
Drone Pilots Warned After Close Call With Passenger Jet
(Source: BBC) An Airbus A320's wing passed 6m (20ft) below a drone hovering at Heathrow, said the Civil Aviation Authority. It said drone pilots would face prosecution if they put the safety of other aircraft at risk. News about the mid-air encounter comes only days after a Lufthansa jet nearly collided with a drone on the approach to Warsaw's international … [Read more...] about Drone Pilots Warned After Close Call With Passenger Jet
The Seven Kingdoms Are Officially a No-Fly Zone: ‘Game of Thrones’ Bans Spy Drones
(Source: The Daily Beast) Top-secret filming on the HBO fantasy epic has been protected by a no-fly zone over the set in Northern Ireland. If you thought the main airborne threat in Game of Thrones came from Daenerys Targaryen’s troublesome dragons, think again. Drones are the No. 1 aerial menace—on set, at least. The production company behind the swashbuckling HBO … [Read more...] about The Seven Kingdoms Are Officially a No-Fly Zone: ‘Game of Thrones’ Bans Spy Drones
