DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has released "the first-ever survey of lifesaving drone activity." "Lives Saved: a Survey of Drones in Action" finds that drones, often operated by bystanders or volunteers, have been directly responsible for saving at least 59 lives; and are doing so more and more frequently - at the current rate of almost one per week. “The … [Read more...] about How Many Lives Have Drones Actually Saved? More Than You Think.
Drones For Good
17 YO Will Compete for $1M “Drones for Good” Award
Dhruv Karthik, a 17 year old student in Dubai, is the youngest finalist in the history of the ‘Drones for Good’ competition, and he's going it alone. Karthik is the only individual finalist, competing against teams made up of professors, grad students, and business startups for the $1m prize. Dhruv's entry is FIREFLY, a search and rescue drone that can search for people … [Read more...] about 17 YO Will Compete for $1M “Drones for Good” Award
MMC Drones Bring Electricity to Bhutan Villages
A major Chinese drones manufacturer is looking to make its mark in the inspection sector after completing a utility project in remote Bhutan. MMC deployed its latest professional-grade drone model, the A6 Plus hexacopter, to string power lines in the small Asian nation. Why use a drone? Towns and villages in Bhutan are located in some of the most rugged mountain terrains in … [Read more...] about MMC Drones Bring Electricity to Bhutan Villages
Nokia Will Create Dubai Drone Traffic System
When you think of Nokia, you think of mobile phones. But the Finnish tech giant is spreading its considerable corporate wings into the drone skies, completing a deal this week with the United Arab Emirates to develop a drone traffic management system over the nation’s airspace. Under an agreement with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority, Nokia will install a … [Read more...] about Nokia Will Create Dubai Drone Traffic System
Drones For Good: DJI and DroneSAR Deliver Search and Rescue App
Search and rescue operations are one of drones' great contributions to the world - allowing teams to save lives in a way that is faster, cheaper, and better than a ground search. It's even an area where many recreational pilots lend a hand, volunteering with local law enforcement agencies. Now, search and rescue with drones has gotten even better: DJI, the world's leading … [Read more...] about Drones For Good: DJI and DroneSAR Deliver Search and Rescue App
