(Source: engadget.com) Even the nicer drones you can buy typically last for just minutes in the air, which isn't much help if you're delivering packages or shooting movies. Horizon Unmanned Systems (HUS) thinks it has a solution, however: hydrogen power. Its recently unveiled Hycopter drone runs on a lightweight hydrogen fuel cell that should deliver up to 4 hours of … [Read more...] about Hydrogen-Powered Drone Can Fly for Hours at a Time
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DJI’s Drone Safety Upgrade Rolled Back After ‘Flight Behavior’ Issues
(Source: engadget.com) DJI was the unfortunate drone brand of choice to pay an unplanned visit to the White House. The company responded days later with an update that added some new safety features, including GPS geofencing that stops the drone flying about near sensitive places: like the White House. However, it has paused the roll-out of the update after a few … [Read more...] about DJI’s Drone Safety Upgrade Rolled Back After ‘Flight Behavior’ Issues
Rescue Drone That Can Search Buildings Wins $1 Million Prize
(Source: engadget.com) A clever, bizarre-looking drone that may one day save your butt has won a million bucks in the UAE's Drones for Good competition. Flyability's GimBall has the unusual ability to squeeze into tight indoor spaces and search for potential disaster victims, thanks to its geodesic design. The entire UAV is effectively a two-prop, electronically stabilized … [Read more...] about Rescue Drone That Can Search Buildings Wins $1 Million Prize
