Wing CTO Adam Woodworth is one of the most influential aviation experts in the drone industry today - but very few people would recognize him. In a rare public appearance at this year's SxSW conference, Woodworth talks about developing an aircraft that will allow millions of people to experience drone delivery in their daily lives. Wing has offered the world it's first look … [Read more...] about In a Rare Public Appearance, Wing CTO Adam Woodworth Talks About Drone Delivery Today
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Amazon Shows off Delivery Drones at SXSW
Amazon seems undaunted, continuing to move forward on drone delivery despite continued regulatory resistance. They introduced the newest version of their delivery drone - under strict supervision by security guards - this weekend at the SXSW technology conference in Austin, TX. The new drone is slightly bigger than the previous model. It now includes sense and … [Read more...] about Amazon Shows off Delivery Drones at SXSW
Are Wearable Drones Buzzing on the Horizon?
(Source: Live Science) Sometime in the near future, drones may be wearable and may even become our buddies — at least if one futurist has any say in the matter. The wearable tech of the future might be able to perform many more functions than current technology can, from acting as a scout and tour guide in an unfamiliar city to being a rock-climbing companion, one … [Read more...] about Are Wearable Drones Buzzing on the Horizon?
Drone Bans Are Becoming More Common At High Profile Events
Updated 3/20/15: Drone have also been explicitly banned from the Grand Prix. Nothing lends legitimacy to products with staying power than attempts to ban them. This week's news that drones have been banned from SXSW continues a growing trend of event coordination teams becoming more and more cognizant of commercial UAV technology. From the SXSW blog: SXSW has a strict no … [Read more...] about Drone Bans Are Becoming More Common At High Profile Events