The word drone has a lot of different meanings: military craft, research tool, delivery robot. But for the average civilian, drone means a high-tech toy. Maybe you’ve seen one flying at your local park or caught some viral video footage of a drone swooping through a fireworks display. Even people like Martha Stewart are suddenly penning love letters to their drones. If you’ve … [Read more...] about The Verge Tests the Market’s Most Popular Drones
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Martha Stewart: Why I Love My Drone
from time.com by Martha Stewart There’s been a lot of discussion and a tremendous amount of speculation lately about the nature of drones and their role in our society as useful tools and hobbyist toys. Last year, while celebrating my birthday in Maine, I was given a drone fitted with a high-definition camera. After a quick introduction to the mechanics of operating the … [Read more...] about Martha Stewart: Why I Love My Drone
AirMagnet Wi-Fi Security Tool Takes Aim at Drones
from networkworld.com In its quest to help enterprises seek out and neutralize all threats to their Wi-Fi networks, AirMagnet is now looking to the skies. In a free software update to its AirMagnet Enterprise product last week, the Wi-Fi security division of Fluke Networks added code specifically crafted to detect the Parrot AR Drone, a popular unmanned aerial vehicle … [Read more...] about AirMagnet Wi-Fi Security Tool Takes Aim at Drones
5 Tips for Buying a Drone
Drones have flown a long way in the past few years – from fearsome military theaters to the friendlier skies of the domestic market, including delivery service, real-estate and, yes, even frat parties. Within the next three years, the domestic industry is expected to launch into the stratosphere with an projected economic impact of $13.6 billion, creating a new frontier in … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Buying a Drone
New University Drone Class to Inspire Student Innovation
from engineering.missouri.edu Many university professors believe students learn best by doing; in a class offered at the University of Missouri in the upcoming fall semester, students will learn by designing software applications and flying. Thirty students in the Information Technology program will spend two afternoons each week testing software they engineer for use in … [Read more...] about New University Drone Class to Inspire Student Innovation
