A Russian drone designed to be used for rural deliveries got off to a rocky start this week. At its unveiling, the drone's first flight started and finished with it veering wildly off course, crashing into a wall at full speed and ending up in pieces. It's fair to say that residents and officials present at the ceremony in the Siberian city of Ulan-Ude were not … [Read more...] about Russian Postal Drone Service Gets Off to Rocky Start
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My Drone Crashed – What Now?!
Oh no. This is not how you wanted to spend your time at the end of 2016. After unwrapping a brand new drone less than a week ago and enjoying a few days of blissful aerial photography, the worst has happened. Your drone has decided (it's got a mind of its own, after all) to crash. It's broken and in pieces. Or it's just stopped working. Maybe it was your fault, maybe you have … [Read more...] about My Drone Crashed – What Now?!
Is Geofencing the Best Solution to Rogue Pilots?
You've probably seen in the news that a drone collided with a plane outside of Heathrow airport, London. Understandably, it's a big story that has attracted plenty of attention. But it's fair to say that the world's media, and indeed some senior figures in governments and police departments, have reacted disproportionately, with many suggesting that it's high time for … [Read more...] about Is Geofencing the Best Solution to Rogue Pilots?
FBI Investigating St. Louis Drone Crash
from The Gateway Pundit The FBI is assisting St. Louis police who are investigating the crash of a camera-carrying drone into a downtown skyscraper Monday. There’s no indication anyone has come forward to claim the pilot-less aircraft. It crashed into the 30th floor balcony of the Metropolitan Square Building on Broadway. The federal aviation administration does … [Read more...] about FBI Investigating St. Louis Drone Crash