The city of Raleigh, North Carolina is deploying drones and artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to create a virtual version of itself to meet the urban challenges of today and to help chart the future of the fast-growing metropolis. Long recognized as the hub of the state's high-tech Research Triangle region, Raleigh has worked with tech industry partners Esri, NVIDIA … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Uses Drones, AI Technology to Create Digital Twin
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Texas Senators Call for Drone-Powered “Smart Wall”
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Facing threats from the federal government to build a border wall or other physical barrier through some of the most environmentally sensitive areas of South Texas, state Democratic lawmakers instead are calling for the deployment of more drones and other technological solutions to boost border security. At the urging of the Trump … [Read more...] about Texas Senators Call for Drone-Powered “Smart Wall”
Tulsa Hopes to Become ‘The Drone Capital of the World’
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Tulsa builds a full drone industry ecosystem from the ground up. Tulsa Oklahoma, long identified as a capital of the oil industry, is striving to be rechristened as "The Drone Capital of the World." The city seemed to be well on its way to securing that title last month after Irish drone delivery company MANNA announced the selection … [Read more...] about Tulsa Hopes to Become ‘The Drone Capital of the World’
Va. County Takes Part in Study on Delivering AEDs to Patients
A middle-aged man unexpectedly collapses at his home in James City County, Virginia. His family members call the 911 emergency dispatch, reporting the situation and describing his symptom. The dispatcher recognizes that the emergency could involve a sudden cardiac arrest and not only sends first responders to the scene, but also a drone carrying an automated external … [Read more...] about Va. County Takes Part in Study on Delivering AEDs to Patients
Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones
With the FIFA World Cup tournament and most of the big celebrations of America's 250th birthday now in the rear-view mirror, law enforcement agencies, local government officials and infrastructure owners have gotten a wake-up call as to the importance of being able to identify and track drones in their airspace. Most counter-UAS experts agree on the need to institute a layered … [Read more...] about Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones
