(Source: New York Times) In classical mythology, Aquila is the eagle carrying Jupiter’s thunderbolts skyward. At Facebook, it is the code name for a high-flying drone, indicative of the social networking company’s lofty ambitions. The V-shaped unmanned vehicle, which has about the wingspan of a Boeing 767 but weighs less than a small car, is the centerpiece of … [Read more...] about Drones Beaming Web Access Are in the Stars for Facebook
Amazon And Google Delivery Drones Will Likely Fly In Europe First
(Source: Forbes) Recent developments in European aviation regulations mean that innovators like Amazon, Google and DHL will likely find a more permissive environment in Europe than in America. That environment makes it increasingly likely that Amazon and their competitor’s first delivery drone flights will be taking place in Europe, not in America Europe’s claim to … [Read more...] about Amazon And Google Delivery Drones Will Likely Fly In Europe First
Google Scraps Project Wing, Working on New Drone Design
(Source: Wall St Journal Blogs) Google has scrapped its initial drone design because it was difficult to control and is now working on a new version, according to Astro Teller, head of the Internet company’s Google X research lab. Teller told the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Tex., that Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin encourage such failures, so … [Read more...] about Google Scraps Project Wing, Working on New Drone Design
Google Says Titan Drones Will Make First Flight in a Few Months
(Source: theverge.com) At Mobile World Congress this morning, Google's Sundar Pichai said that Titan, the drone company Google acquired in April of 2014, would be conducting is first test flight later this year. Google bought the company after it was widely reported Facebook had made an offer. Both were interested in the drone's ability to stay aloft for long periods of … [Read more...] about Google Says Titan Drones Will Make First Flight in a Few Months
Why the FAA’s Proposed Drone Rules are Good for Everyone (Including Amazon)
The technological equivalent of prohibition finally has an end in sight. On Sunday, the FAA proposed rules for integrating commercial drones into the U.S. airspace. While there are still some hurdles to get past, the message of the FAA is clear: drones have enormous economic potential and it's time to let people reap those benefits. Before we get into any specifics, it is … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Proposed Drone Rules are Good for Everyone (Including Amazon)
