UAV event specialist Verge Aero illuminated what the Philadelphia company is calling Mexico’s first-ever drone light show. Working with partner Sky Precision, Verge Aero launched an array of 150 drone-mounted lights, creating dancing, multi-color images in the sky during the Festival Internacional del Globo hot-air balloon festival to celebrate Día de Muertos Founded in … [Read more...] about Drone Light Show Shines Over Mexican Hot Air Balloon Fest
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Mexican Drone Firm Teams Up With LoJack
A dynamic drone duo is rising in Mexico City. Homegrown UAV startup Dronix has teamed up with well-known automotive/anti-theft company LoJack. Here’s the plan: Dronix will deploy a swarm of drones to patrol Mexico City. Whenever a LoJack-equipped auto is stolen, a radio signal will be sent by the anti-theft equipment in the car to the nearest drone which can then swoop in, … [Read more...] about Mexican Drone Firm Teams Up With LoJack
How Mexico is Becoming the Drone Capital of Latin America
(Source:) fusion.net Mexico is getting high on drones. A lack of strict aerospace regulations combined with a growing manufacturing and aerospace industry could turn the country into the drone capital of Latin America. Mexico recently opened the first drone pilot academy in region, and now hopes to become a global competitor in the high-flying industry. “We saw a … [Read more...] about How Mexico is Becoming the Drone Capital of Latin America
Scientist Create Drones That Fly Autonomously, Learn New Routes
(Source: sciencedaily.com) Drones say goodbye to pilots. With the goal of achieving autonomous flight of these aerial vehicles, the researcher José Martínez Carranza from the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE) in Mexico, developed a vision and learning system to control and navigate them without relying on a GPS signal or trained … [Read more...] about Scientist Create Drones That Fly Autonomously, Learn New Routes
Mexico Moves to Regulate Use of Drones
(Source: utsandiego.com) Mexico has published rules governing the use of drones, allowing people to operate the smallest drones in daylight without a permit but with safety rules. Mexico's Transportation Department has established three classes of drones according to size. The smallest weigh 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) or less. They won't require a permit, but like all … [Read more...] about Mexico Moves to Regulate Use of Drones
