"Airobotics, the Israeli startup that built the world’s first fully automated drone, announced today the appointment of Richard Wooldridge as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer," says a company press release. "As the first company to be granted an aviation authority to fly drones without a human pilot, Airobotics welcomes Richard to expand on its years of unique … [Read more...] about Senior Google and Facebook Exec Joins Autonomous Drone Startup Airobotics
Security drones
Security the Only Drones Allowed at Coachella
Drones are providing important security at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, reports the LA Times, but police are warning participants not to bring their own. "With 125,000 people expected daily and an increased camping area and footprint, the festival dwarfs its host city, Indio," says the Times. "In the wake of the killing of 58 at a Las Vegas music … [Read more...] about Security the Only Drones Allowed at Coachella
French Defense Agency Invests in Elistair Tethered Drones
French drone company Elistair has signed an agreement with the DGA – French Defense procurement Agency – to finance its AIRWATCH project, a tethered drone for surveillance and telecommunications. The DGA will finance Elistair's research and development in the AIRWATCH project through the RAPID program, supporting innovations with a strong potential for deployment in the … [Read more...] about French Defense Agency Invests in Elistair Tethered Drones
Drones Make the Difference Between a Wall and a “Smart Fence” for Border Patrol
The concept of building a wall for border control is certainly nothing new - parts of the Great Wall of China were built as early as 771 BC - but some governments are finally updating the concept. Drones will be used as part of a "smart fence" strategy to protect the India-Bangladesh border by next year, the Times of India reports. India's Border Security Force (BSF) will … [Read more...] about Drones Make the Difference Between a Wall and a “Smart Fence” for Border Patrol
Drones in Law Enforcement: Investigating Road Accidents
Stan Bezuidenhout is a forensic specialist on road accidents and the founder of IBF Investigations, using drones for accident reconstruction and investigation. IBF is an independent team working on expert analysis of crash scenes for law enforcement, Department of Justice and insurance companies. And after thousands of crashes and years of experience, Bezuidenhout concludes … [Read more...] about Drones in Law Enforcement: Investigating Road Accidents
