Aerial light show provider AO Drones found a unique way to say “Thank You” from above to Dubai’s COVID workers for their heroism during the pandemic. The June event included a drone-based light show as well as an aerial film depicting emergency vehicles arranged on the ground to spell out “Thank You” in English and Arabic. Since then, the film as blown up on social … [Read more...] about AO Drones Says Thank You to COVID Workers with Light Show
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Dubai Lifeguards Get a Helping Hand From ‘Flying Rescuer’ Drone
Drones and emergency situations go well together, particularly when first responders need to locate people in need despite poor visibility and challenging terrain. More often than not the applications we've seen involve mountain rescues, locating people who are lost, stranded or injured in the wilderness. This EENA and DJI SAR mission in Iceland is a good example of that. As … [Read more...] about Dubai Lifeguards Get a Helping Hand From ‘Flying Rescuer’ Drone
Yes, for Real… Drone Taxis Come to Dubai This Summer
When Chinese drone manufacturer Ehang introduced their Ehang 184 passenger drone at CES in 2015, it certainly got a lot of attention. But when industry watchers pointed out that nobody had actually seen one fly yet - and that regulations at least in this country had a long way to go before they might - the idea seemed too distant in the future to merit much more … [Read more...] about Yes, for Real… Drone Taxis Come to Dubai This Summer
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
Litter and Border Patrols: Police Drones Get to Work in Middle East
Police drones have become a worldwide phenomenon. Public safety agencies in the U.S., Great Britain, India, Kazakhstan, and Australia, among others, are finding that UAV technology can help their officers and firefighters perform at higher levels in fighting crime and conducting rescue operations. Recently, Middle Eastern nations made headlines after adding police drones to … [Read more...] about Litter and Border Patrols: Police Drones Get to Work in Middle East
