I was at an event the other night attended by a lot of smart, technologically savvy people and I was astounded by how many people asked "But what are people actually using drones for?" Everyone is quick to say "Drones are really hot right now. Definitely a good business to be in." But that seemed to be where people's knowledge stopped. I was less than a mile away from … [Read more...] about Your Drone-Filled Future Will Be Arriving Shortly
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Amazon Proposes UAV-Only Airspace to Facilitate High-Speed Drone Delivery
(Source: The Guardian) Amazon is proposing that a pristine slice of airspace above the world’s cities and suburbs should be set aside for the deployment of high-speed aerial drones capable of flying robotically with virtually no human interference. The retail giant has taken the next step in its ambition to deliver packages via drone within 30 minutes by setting out in … [Read more...] about Amazon Proposes UAV-Only Airspace to Facilitate High-Speed Drone Delivery
Tech Firms Collaborating to Make Drone Air Traffic Safe
(Source: insurancejournal.com) Google Inc., the company that brought order to the Internet, has set its sights on doing the same for the flocks of commercial drones expected to someday clog the skies. The search-engine pioneer is joining some of the biggest companies in technology, communications and aviation — including Amazon.com Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and … [Read more...] about Tech Firms Collaborating to Make Drone Air Traffic Safe
Bluesky Announces Prototype UAV Flight Restriction Map for UK
(Source: directionsmag.com) Aerial mapping company Bluesky has produced a prototype map of the UK showing where it may be unsafe or even illegal to fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as Drones. Bluesky has combined an expertise in flight planning and 3D aerial mapping with various geographic datasets to come up with the concept of a UAV Flight … [Read more...] about Bluesky Announces Prototype UAV Flight Restriction Map for UK
NASA Tests Drone Collision-Avoidance Technology
(Source: interdrone.com) NASA, along with its government and industry partners, has begun testing how drones will be incorporated into the national airspace. This is the third series of tests, which will include testing all the previous and new technology together for the first time. “This is the first time that we are flight-testing all of the technology developments … [Read more...] about NASA Tests Drone Collision-Avoidance Technology
