As the anti-drone industry grows, the many ways tech is used to down unmanned aircraft expands. Case in point -- a research team at Johns Hopkins University recently demonstrated a hacking technique that joins a myriad of anti-drone solutions already out there – radar rifles, “virtual security domes,” acoustic detectors and more. Working with a team of students, Dr. Lanier … [Read more...] about Hacking Team Reveals Cracks in Drone Network Armor
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Neurala Software Transforms Parrot Models Into Selfie Drones
A Boston-based robotics company has created software that combines the best of video selfies and drones. Neurala, a company that creates software enabling robots, drones, toys, consumer electronics, self-driving cars and smart devices (ioT) to become more autonomous, last week released Neurala Selfie Dronie – a platform that may eliminate the need to buy a specialized selfie … [Read more...] about Neurala Software Transforms Parrot Models Into Selfie Drones
The Cheerson CX-20: A DroneLife Review
The Cheerson CX-20, carried by GearBest, is pitched as a cheap, easy way to get into the world of UAVs. While it's consistently priced below $300 and provides an excellent learning experience for those new to the UAV community, I would qualify the CX-20 as more of an RC helicopter rather than a true drone. Despite the CX-20's GPS connectivity, there is no potential for … [Read more...] about The Cheerson CX-20: A DroneLife Review
The Parrot Bebop Drone Finally Flies Solo
Earlier this week, the Parrot Bebop Drone earned its surname when the company announced the release of Flight Plan, a new feature that allows users to map out a flight for their Bebop drone and sit back as their drone flies autonomously. Available as a $20 in-app purchase through the Free Flight 3 piloting app for the Bebop, Flight Plan is the missing piece of the Bebop's … [Read more...] about The Parrot Bebop Drone Finally Flies Solo
Parrot Bebop to Provide Live Video Streaming for Journalists
(Source: unmanned-aerial.com) The Parrot Bebop drone has been certified to use for streaming live media through the network of Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Approved under Inmarsat's certified application partner program, the lightweight, portable Parrot Bebop will stream media over BGAN and BGAN HDR, Inmarsat’s global 3G IP … [Read more...] about Parrot Bebop to Provide Live Video Streaming for Journalists
