57% of the world is without Internet access and can't use Facebook to post new boyfriend pictures, or use Google to search for new boyfriends. They can't even read this post (gasp.) Never fear, Facebook and Google are racing to get new technology in the air to remedy the situation. Both companies are developing technology to beam internet to the ground from the … [Read more...] about Google and Facebook Face Off: Who Wins on Internet Drones?
Why WalMart is Inching Us Closer to the Days of Drone Delivery
On Monday morning, Walmart filed a request with the FAA to begin testing drones for delivery purposes both at customer homes and the retail giant's individual stores. This makes Walmart the latest entry onto the list of companies interested in delivery drones which is headlined by Amazon and Google. What makes Walmart different though, is the fact that the company has no … [Read more...] about Why WalMart is Inching Us Closer to the Days of Drone Delivery
Google’s “Project Wing” Takes Flight
Google X's "Project Wing" delivery drone project performed a seemingly successful test flight yesterday. Sequoia Capital's Aaref Hilaly (@aaref) tweeted "Watching baby steps of drone delivery, courtesy of Google X (5 miles in 5 mins is the promise)" and included a video of the test flight. The test follows Dronelife's earlier announcement that Google had registered two new … [Read more...] about Google’s “Project Wing” Takes Flight
Google X Registers Delivery Drones with FAA
Google X has registered designs for two new delivery drones with the FAA. The drone codenamed M2 was registered on October 2, and a separate drone named B3 was registered October 7. Each weighing less than 55 pounds, both drones are fixed wing aircraft with two electric motors. The new drones follow Google X's announcement in March that the "Project Wing" delivery drone … [Read more...] about Google X Registers Delivery Drones with FAA
DJI is Concerned Amazon and Google Could Restrict Hobby Drone Flight
(Source: cio.com) One of the world's largest consumer drone makers says it's concerned hobbyists will face tougher restrictions over where they can fly if Amazon and Google get their way in creating dedicated airspace zones for commercial flight. Currently, both companies face restrictions over operating such a service under Federal Aviation Administration rules that … [Read more...] about DJI is Concerned Amazon and Google Could Restrict Hobby Drone Flight
