(Source: techcrunch.com) Amazon and Google might be chest-thumping about their respective drone delivery programs but the technology is still years out from being feasible in dense urban environments. Dr Mirko Kovac, director of Imperial College London‘s current aerial robotics lab, suggests it could be as far out as a decade. “Drone delivery in cities is still … [Read more...] about Don’t Expect Urban Drone Delivery Soon
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Two More Companies Jump Into Drone Delivery
While Amazon tries to figure out where to test its highly publicized Prime Air drone delivery service so it can change the way we receive handheld electronics, other companies are trying to use drones to deliver other services. Zookal is flying rented text books to university students in Australia, DHL is flying medication to patients in Germany, and last week, a video made its … [Read more...] about Two More Companies Jump Into Drone Delivery
Drones Flown in London and Liverpool Despite CAA Laws
(Source: BBC) Drones which could seriously injure or kill are being flown over cities and towns across England, despite laws designed to protect the public. Dozens of YouTube clips show the aircraft, which can be bought for £300, over populated areas including London, Liverpool and Nottingham. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) prohibits the flying of drones over or … [Read more...] about Drones Flown in London and Liverpool Despite CAA Laws
