As part of the UK government's Industrial Strategy, innovation foundation Nesta has been exploring potential urban applications for drones as part of a pilot project, the Flying High Challenge. Nesta has been delving into many of the use cases we've seen elsewhere in the industry, including medical deliveries, traffic incident response, supporting firefighters and … [Read more...] about Report: UK has golden opportunity to shape future of drones
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DJI Adds Geofencing Flexibility for Enterprise Users
DJI has moved to improve the user experience of its enterprise users with improvements to its geofencing system. DJI said in a statement released today that "professional drone pilots with authorization to fly in sensitive locations can now use a streamlined application process", which will provide them with unlocking codes within 30 minutes. The decision reflects the … [Read more...] about DJI Adds Geofencing Flexibility for Enterprise Users
AT&T’s All-Weather Drone Takes Off In Time For Hurricane Season
Telecommunications giant AT&T has been using drones to provide connectivity to areas affected by natural disasters. Most recently this occurred late last year in Puerto Rico, where AT&T's Flying COWs (Cell on Wings) were deployed to reconnect residents after the hurricane, providing wireless connectivity to customers in area of up to 40-square miles. A recent release … [Read more...] about AT&T’s All-Weather Drone Takes Off In Time For Hurricane Season
DJI: Drones Rescued More Than 65 People in the Last Year
DJI has released a new report stating that at least 65 people have been saved by drone technology in the last year. The report, following from the release of a similar publication last year, gathers accounts from news outlets and public safety agencies around the world. It includes 27 separate incidents from five different continents. The report, titled “More Lives Saved: A … [Read more...] about DJI: Drones Rescued More Than 65 People in the Last Year
Drone Symposium Throws Lifeline to First-Responders
An academic leader in emergency-response drone tech is throwing a lifeline to rescue public-safety agencies trapped in the often tangled mire of search-and-rescue UAV issues. The University of Nevada, Reno will host what is being called the “first-ever symposium on the uses of aerial robotics systems and autonomous vehicles for emergency first responders” April 6-8. The … [Read more...] about Drone Symposium Throws Lifeline to First-Responders
