The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become somewhat of an international oasis for drone users amid a desert of often confusing -- even harmful -- national regulations elsewhere. The emirate continued its dedication to fostering UAV growth this week, announcing 20 semi-finalists for the annual Drones for Good Award – a competition “dedicated to transforming these exciting … [Read more...] about Semi-Finalists Announced in UAE Drones for Good
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Drone Buzz Grows Around the World
While the FAA and drone users in the US continue to engage in regulatory tug-of-war, the growth of the UAV sector is making progress across the globe. Whether it’s a “drone scare” in France, better aerial mapping in Italy or even a drone-sparked Balkan brouhaha, the presence of UAVs on the world stage is likely to be a sign of progress as well as a source of governmental … [Read more...] about Drone Buzz Grows Around the World
Ajman University Students Create Fire-Fighting Drone
from The National Students from Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) have designed and built a firefighting drone for Ajman Civil Defence that can provide support in rescue missions. Called a Civil Defence Support Drone, the device has complete autopilot capability and can be dispatched to specific locations. It uses an on-board GPS to stream live video and … [Read more...] about Ajman University Students Create Fire-Fighting Drone
