Small drone without exposed rotor blades suited for use in tight, hazardous spaces By Jim Magill Looking like a micro-sized version of the Death Star, the Dronut X1, which Boston-based start-up Cleo Robotics released for commercial use earlier this month, is the first professional-grade bi-rotor ducted-fan drone - a drone without exposed rotor blades - built to conduct … [Read more...] about Drone Without Exposed Rotor Blades: the Dronut is Perfect for Small, Hazardous Spaces
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Cyber Monday Drone Deals: Pix4D, DJI, and More
There is still time to get deeply discounted hardware and software for your business. Check out these Cyber Monday drone deals and Pix4D's Cyber December offers! This year, the industry is embracing year end discounts: Cyber Monday drone deals are going well beyond recreational hardware (but that's included, too.) If your business is considering adding to your fleet, now … [Read more...] about Cyber Monday Drone Deals: Pix4D, DJI, and More
How Did Drones Become a Protest Tool?
Talk to any science fiction fan about drones and they'll tell you that our favorite flying robots aren't just useful tools in agriculture and construction. They are the inevitable agents of dystopian governments. Traditionally, drones are symbols of intimidation and oppression, spying from above and keeping the people under close watch. But strangely enough, some recent … [Read more...] about How Did Drones Become a Protest Tool?
Was the Gatwick Incident Really Caused by a Drone? The Blue Ribbon Task Force Report, and DJI’s Response
The effects of the Gatwick airport closure incidents this December have been significant for the drone industry. The event was so expensive and disruptive that policy makers around the world - as well as drone manufacturers and airspace security or counter-drone solution providers - have moved to address the risk of similar incident. Today, the Blue Ribbon Task Force on UAS … [Read more...] about Was the Gatwick Incident Really Caused by a Drone? The Blue Ribbon Task Force Report, and DJI’s Response
Met Police to Use Drones to Tackle London’s Speeding Motorists
London's Metropolitan Police is set to become the first UK police force to use a drone to monitor road users. Rather than reporting on congestion or accidents, the drone will be used to spot dangerous drivers, in particular those who are speeding or racing on London's roads. DS Andy Cox, the head of the Met’s roads and traffic policing unit and the Met’s lead on Mayor … [Read more...] about Met Police to Use Drones to Tackle London’s Speeding Motorists
