Every summer, in excess of 9 million Chinese students are crammed into large examination halls to take the infamous “gaokao” test, which is a difficult, memorization-heavy exam that lasts two days. This exam determines the rest of their future because its results dictate what universities a student can attend. Out of the 9 million, 2 million end up failing and for those who … [Read more...] about Chinese Students Beware – Your New Proctor is a Drone
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China Billionaire Wants To Help Drones’ Lift
(Source: Forbes) China’s once obscure brands have been making inroads around the world in the past several years. When it comes to PCs, there’s Lenovo. In smartphones, it also has Huawei or, if you live in Asia, Xiaomi. And then there’s the new but fast-growing market for drones. China’s champ is easily DJI, the world-leading supplier of consumer drones that’s won a big … [Read more...] about China Billionaire Wants To Help Drones’ Lift
Drones Playing a Bigger Role in China’s Environmental Protection Efforts
(Source: en.yibada.com) Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are becoming an increasingly critical component in China’s campaign against pollution, state-owned Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday. During the latest air pollution inspections in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province, law enforcement officials of the Ministry of Environmental Protection deployed … [Read more...] about Drones Playing a Bigger Role in China’s Environmental Protection Efforts
Alibaba Ramps Up the Drone Delivery Game in China
The old saying “... for all the tea in China” may take on a game-changing meaning for the burgeoning nation’s largest e-commerce group. In a move reminiscent of Amazon’s 2013 announcement, the Alibaba group says it will begin making drone deliveries across China in a three-day pilot program this week. One of the largest Asian Internet companies, Alibaba will partner … [Read more...] about Alibaba Ramps Up the Drone Delivery Game in China
China Shows off Holographic Ground Control System for Drones
(Source: popsci.com) AVIC, China's top aerospace manufacturer, is finding unexpected but sci-fi inspired ways to push the drone technological envelope. The Holographic Ground Control System (GCS) displays a holographic image of the drone, making it easier for the controller to intuitively understand UAV operations, by fusing together flight parameters, payload monitoring, … [Read more...] about China Shows off Holographic Ground Control System for Drones
