Featured in AerialBYMarco MargaritoffJun 4, 2018ShareGoogle Halts A.I. Drone Deal With Pentagon Following Staff ProtestsThe head of Google Cloud confirmed that the Pentagon drone contract will not be renewed after expiring in March of 2019. BYMarco MargaritoffJun 4, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffJun 4, 2018Share‘Free Parasol’ Drone Keeps You Shaded and Hands-FreeWhile the current Free Parasol model lacks a waterproof component, the company says that’s definitely coming next. BYMarco MargaritoffJun 4, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffJun 3, 2018ShareDrone Saves Man’s Life From Kilauea Volcano Disaster in HawaiiThe Kilauea volcano continues to endanger residents’ lives and complicate disaster response. BYMarco MargaritoffJun 3, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffJun 1, 2018ShareTIME Magazine’s Drone Issue and the 958 UAVs That Created Its CoverHow Intel produced the magazine’s cover by flying 958 drones in formation. BYMarco MargaritoffJun 1, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 31, 2018ShareWorld’s Smallest Autonomous Drone Takes Flight in EuropeSwiss and Italian researchers have managed to run an artificial intelligence network with the least amount of battery power. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 31, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 31, 2018ShareFlock Just Raised Nearly $3M for Its On-Demand Drone Insurance ServiceThe startup just secured funding to continue its on-demand, pay-as-you-go drone insurance service, which uses real-time data to determine rates. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 31, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 30, 2018ShareU.K. Drone Users Will Have to Pass Safety Tests to Operate UAVs in English AirspaceIf passed into law it could have serious ramifications for recreational users. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 30, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 30, 2018ShareAmazon May Make Drones That Communicate Using Lights and MusicBased on this Amazon patent filing, the company’s delivery drones could use music, lights, and movement to communicate with customers. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 30, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 29, 2018ShareSmall, Manually Operated Drone Services are Being Squashed by Big BusinessIn the past few years, FAA restrictions have been loosened for some, while remaining in place for the rest. Sadly, the little guy barely has a chance. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 29, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareNew FAA Regulation Requires UAV Owners to Display Drone ID on ExteriorThe FAA is preparing for safely implemented drone traffic not only through the UAS Integration Pilot Program but with new rules for hobby users too. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareWorkhorse Group Makes Aerial Deliveries in Loveland, OhioWorkhorse brought its last-mile delivery system to the town’s residents, who can now place aerial-delivery orders from various retailers. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareDrone Company Zipline Assists Rwandan Hospitals With Aerial Blood DeliveriesThe drone start-up which created Africa’s first drone air-corridor in 2017 has delivered 7,000 of units of blood across Rwanda and plans to expand. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018SharePercepto’s Drone System to be Employed for Maintenance at Enel Power Plant in ItalyPercepto’s Sparrow drone and base station will be on-site of energy company Enel’s power plant in Torrevidaliga, Italy, for more efficient monitoring. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 23, 2018ShareSeattle Man Crashed UAV Into Space Needle, Ordered to Forfeit Drone and Pay FineThe drone was threatening to damage the pyrotechnic wiring being set up for the New Year’s Eve preparations. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 23, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 18, 2018ShareMIT Researchers Are Using Virtual Reality to Prevent Drone CollisionsResearchers created a new obstacle navigational system for UAVs. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 18, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 18, 2018ShareLost New Mexico Hikers and Incapacitated Dog Rescued by Fire Department DroneAs coincidence would have it, a firefighter took his personal camera drone along for a search-and-rescue mission, which ended up saving lives. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 18, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 16, 2018ShareNorth Carolina to Serve as an Aerial Medical Supply Delivery TestbedUnder the UAS Integration Pilot Program, North Carolina will work with Matternet, Zipline, and Flytrex on aerial medical supply deliveries. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 16, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 16, 2018ShareTextron’s VTOL X5-55 Drone is Agile, Modular, Quickly Switches From Vertical to Horizontal FlightTextron Systems has developed a new drone that can rapidly switch between axes, carry a respectable payload, and practically serve various industries. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 16, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 15, 2018ShareApple is Joining UAS Integration Pilot Program to Collect Aerial Imagery and Improve Apple MapsThe tech giant is joining a slew of new test projects authorized by the Transporation Department last week, with hopes to aerially improve Apple Maps. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 15, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 12, 2018ShareFort Myers to Use Drones for More Efficient Larvae and Mosquito DetectionForty Myers has a problem it wants to solve aerially. The Lee County Mosquito Control District aims to mitigate population growth via drone. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 12, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 11, 2018ShareHere Are the States Joining Trump’s Drone Integration Pilot ProgramThe Department of Transportation announced the winners, which aim to test drone projects across the U.S., with focuses from delivery to inspection. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 11, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 11, 2018ShareUber Will Soon Test Aerial Food Delivery in San DiegoThe ride-share and tech company CEO said an aerial food delivery test program would begin in San Diego in the next few months. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 11, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 9, 2018ShareUber and NASA to Focus on Passenger Drone Traffic ManagementWhile Uber and NASA have studied autonomous UAV traffic management systems in the past, passenger drone management appears to be next. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 9, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 2, 2018ShareKittyhawk Partners With Boeing to Offer Near-Real-Time Drone Flight AuthorizationsKitthawk partnering with Boeing, which is FAA-approved to offer near-real-time drone flight authorizations to clients, now allows them to do the same. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 2, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 2, 2018ShareACLU Worried That Face-Recognizing Drones Could Single out Trump ProtestersA bill allowing Illinois police officers to use drones to monitor protestors is nearing final stages, causing concern for the ACLU and its supporters. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 2, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 26, 2018ShareThe Drone Racing League Expands Into France With a Race in Nice and a New Media PartnerDrone Racing League founder and CEO Nicholas Horbaczewski talks new partners, new territory, and how the DRL is pioneering a new form of eSport. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 26, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 25, 2018ShareSouth Wales Is Currently Testing Drones for Search and Rescue PurposesWelsh emergency responders are assessing how effective UAVs could be in their operations, with a five-day testing period underway. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 25, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 25, 2018ShareDrone Incident at Saudi Royal Palace Speeds up Finalization of New RegulationsAn unidentified UAV gave quite a scare near King Salman’s palace last week, causing the government to tighten security and ramp up drone regulation. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 25, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 19, 2018SharePark Officials Face Increased Illegal Drone Use at Crater LakeOregon’s Crater Lake is a sacred site to some and a drone-free zone to all. Increased violations have park officials fed up and police investigating. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 19, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 19, 2018ShareXcel Energy Gets FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Monitoring of Transmission LinesColorado’s biggest utility company plans to implement drones to monitor power lines, with BVLOS regulations waived completely. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 19, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 18, 2018ShareDrone Near Misses in Germany Increased Less Than Expected Last YearGermany’s version of the FAA, has seen a surprisingly low rise in the nation’s near misses of drones and commercial aircraft. Here’s why. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 18, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 18, 2018ShareThe Swiss FlyJacket System Uses Exosuit and VR Headset for Immersive Drone FlightsWhile drones that respond to hand gestures or audible commands are pretty neat, the FlyJacket exosuit seems even more immersive…and thrilling. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 18, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 16, 2018ShareDroneBase and DroneDeploy Partner to Provide Businesses Affordable Aerial Data-GatheringTwo drone-tech companies joined forces to help businesses expand using software and data processing while performing drone missions. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 16, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 12, 2018ShareGenius NY Competition Winners Inspire With Ingenious Drone-Tech IdeasNew York continues to foster drone-tech innovation with the Genius NY competition. Here are the winners, splitting nearly $3 million in prize money. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 12, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 12, 2018ShareProposed French Drone Regulation Would Require Remote IdentificationLawmakers across the globe are eager to establish as clear a traffic system in the skies, with France focused on remote identification. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 12, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 11, 2018ShareThe Commercial Drone Alliance Wants FAA to Regulate Hobby PilotsThe trade group wants to regulate airspace in order to implement an organized traffic grid in the skies. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 11, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 6, 2018ShareGoPro, DJI and Others Found Alliance for Drone InnovationDJI, GoPro, 3DR and others have formed an alliance to protect individual and commercial interests regarding the freedom to safely innovate drone tech. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 6, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 5, 2018ShareInaugural Russian Postal Drone Flight Hits a Wall, LiterallyResidents of a Siberian city crowded around to witness their first drone delivery in action. Instead, the UAV crashed into a wall. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 5, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffApr 5, 2018ShareAstronomers and Ecologists Are Using Drones to Prevent Animal PoachingScientists at Liverpool John Moores University have teamed up to develop an aerial anti-poaching system using tech from both fields. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 5, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 31, 2018ShareChinese iPhone Smugglers Used Drones to Transport Mobile Phones Into ShenzhenA group of iPhone-smuggling drone users was caught by China customs this week, but not before they successfully transported $79.8 million worth of phones. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 31, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareHangar Technology Will Use Vapor IO’s Data Centers to Automate Drones in Kinetic Edge CitiesThe partnership will work together to automate autonomous drone missions in cities across the country. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareThe New UAVOS Borey-10 Fixed-Wing Drone to Ease Monitoring and Surveying NeedsThe UAV is lightweight, easy to use, and can capture a variety of data for mapping, surveillance, and monitoring purposes. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareThe Interior Life of a Drone Explained via InfographicWhile many of us are familiar with our drones, the outer components, and even the software that runs them, there’s much to learn about their interior. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareDrone Company DJI Makes Customization More AccessibleThe world’s largest consumer drone manufacturer announced a new development kit that could attract boundless commercial clients. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareFirst Responders Used Drone to Save Man’s Life for First Time in Ozarks HistoryWhen a man found himself in the flooded James River, time was of the essence. Firefighters saved him in time, thanks to a drone. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareDrone Pilot Fined for Flying a Drone Over Ed Sheeran ConcertAn irresponsible Australian flew his UAV above the concert last week, securing himself a hefty fine for breaching numerous drone regulations. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 29, 2018ShareThe FAI Drone Racing World Cup 2018 Takes off This AprilThe biggest drone racing contest on Earth runs from April to October and takes place all over the planet. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 29, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareThe University of Michigan’s M-Air Drone Lab Is Officially OpenLast year, we reported on the University’s plans to open a drone complex and Wednesday, the M-Air lab officially celebrated its grand opening. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareChina Issues Its First Official Drone Delivery PermitA subsidiary of China’s biggest logistics firm, SF Express, has officially received the first commercial drone delivery permit in China. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareIrish Researchers Receive $7.8M to Develop Drone Traffic ManagementThe Irish research team will use the U-Flyte platform to base its unmanned aircraft traffic management system on and overcome Irish drone regulations. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareNASA Completes New Level of Unmanned Traffic Management TestingNASA just completed the ‘Technical Capabilities Level 3’ phase of its Unmanned Traffic Management project for drone systems. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018SharesenseFly Releases New Version of eMotion Flight Management SoftwareThe new update to the flight and data management software includes data transmission capabilities required by main airspace regulators. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareDarren Aronofsky’s One Strange Rock Used Drones to Capture Earth’s BeautyThe new 10-part National Geographic series hired Aronofsky to capture Earth’s stunning landscapes and he turned to drones for the job. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareAirline Official Calls for Harsher Penalties on Airplane-Drone Near-MissesAn unidentified drone operator nearly collided his UAV with an Air Newzealand plane descending onto Auckland airport. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareHBO Delivers Pizzas via Drone in ‘Silicon Valley’ Marketing StuntFictional drone company ‘Sliceline’ from HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ sent pizza ordered via Twitter to fans in three major cities. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 26, 2018ShareComputer Vision-Infused Drones Reveal Caribou Migration PatternsDrone footage of caribou was analyzed with machine vision software to track individual behavior finding age, sex, and status as influential markers. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 26, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 26, 2018ShareUPDATED: Facebook and Uber Eager to Test Drones in KenyaDirector of Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed today that the two tech titans are eager to use the country’s new drone laws to their advantage. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 26, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareWalmart Applies for Patent on Customer-Assisting DronesThe large retailer just filed a patent for drones that would help customers with pricing and navigation assistance while in stores. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareAustin Authorities Deployed Drones to Research Bombing Suspect’s HomeWhile police managed to track the now-deceased Austin bombing suspect, drones were deployed above his neighborhood to assess further risk. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareLatvian Company ‘Aerones’ Uses Drones to Clean Wind TurbinesCleaning giant wind turbines can cost time, money, and put people’s lives at risk. This new drone system aims to alleviate the task. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareEmotiv’s Headset Reads Your Brain and Lets You Control Drones With Your MindAustralian company Emotiv presented its ‘Insight’ headset in Dubai last week, a technology allowing users to control electronic devices, like drones. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareWatch This Russian Hobby Drone Reach 33,000 FeetRussian drone pilot Denis Koryakin managed to fly his UAV to cruising altitude for jetliners. While the footage is impressive, the act is troubling. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareThe Awards for Genius NY Drone Pitch Competition Are Nearly $3 MillionThe Genius NY drone pitch competition will award the six finalists millions in total prizes to advance drone development and support the local economy. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMar 20, 2018ShareDrone Delivery Canada Completed Its First Successful Test FlightThe company has concluded successful test flights in New York’s first drone-testing corridor. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 20, 2018Share1…567…10
BYMarco MargaritoffJun 4, 2018ShareGoogle Halts A.I. Drone Deal With Pentagon Following Staff ProtestsThe head of Google Cloud confirmed that the Pentagon drone contract will not be renewed after expiring in March of 2019. BYMarco MargaritoffJun 4, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffJun 4, 2018Share‘Free Parasol’ Drone Keeps You Shaded and Hands-FreeWhile the current Free Parasol model lacks a waterproof component, the company says that’s definitely coming next. BYMarco MargaritoffJun 4, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffJun 3, 2018ShareDrone Saves Man’s Life From Kilauea Volcano Disaster in HawaiiThe Kilauea volcano continues to endanger residents’ lives and complicate disaster response. BYMarco MargaritoffJun 3, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffJun 1, 2018ShareTIME Magazine’s Drone Issue and the 958 UAVs That Created Its CoverHow Intel produced the magazine’s cover by flying 958 drones in formation. BYMarco MargaritoffJun 1, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 31, 2018ShareWorld’s Smallest Autonomous Drone Takes Flight in EuropeSwiss and Italian researchers have managed to run an artificial intelligence network with the least amount of battery power. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 31, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 31, 2018ShareFlock Just Raised Nearly $3M for Its On-Demand Drone Insurance ServiceThe startup just secured funding to continue its on-demand, pay-as-you-go drone insurance service, which uses real-time data to determine rates. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 31, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 30, 2018ShareU.K. Drone Users Will Have to Pass Safety Tests to Operate UAVs in English AirspaceIf passed into law it could have serious ramifications for recreational users. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 30, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 30, 2018ShareAmazon May Make Drones That Communicate Using Lights and MusicBased on this Amazon patent filing, the company’s delivery drones could use music, lights, and movement to communicate with customers. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 30, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 29, 2018ShareSmall, Manually Operated Drone Services are Being Squashed by Big BusinessIn the past few years, FAA restrictions have been loosened for some, while remaining in place for the rest. Sadly, the little guy barely has a chance. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 29, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareNew FAA Regulation Requires UAV Owners to Display Drone ID on ExteriorThe FAA is preparing for safely implemented drone traffic not only through the UAS Integration Pilot Program but with new rules for hobby users too. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareWorkhorse Group Makes Aerial Deliveries in Loveland, OhioWorkhorse brought its last-mile delivery system to the town’s residents, who can now place aerial-delivery orders from various retailers. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018ShareDrone Company Zipline Assists Rwandan Hospitals With Aerial Blood DeliveriesThe drone start-up which created Africa’s first drone air-corridor in 2017 has delivered 7,000 of units of blood across Rwanda and plans to expand. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018SharePercepto’s Drone System to be Employed for Maintenance at Enel Power Plant in ItalyPercepto’s Sparrow drone and base station will be on-site of energy company Enel’s power plant in Torrevidaliga, Italy, for more efficient monitoring. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 24, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 23, 2018ShareSeattle Man Crashed UAV Into Space Needle, Ordered to Forfeit Drone and Pay FineThe drone was threatening to damage the pyrotechnic wiring being set up for the New Year’s Eve preparations. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 23, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 18, 2018ShareMIT Researchers Are Using Virtual Reality to Prevent Drone CollisionsResearchers created a new obstacle navigational system for UAVs. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 18, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 18, 2018ShareLost New Mexico Hikers and Incapacitated Dog Rescued by Fire Department DroneAs coincidence would have it, a firefighter took his personal camera drone along for a search-and-rescue mission, which ended up saving lives. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 18, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 16, 2018ShareNorth Carolina to Serve as an Aerial Medical Supply Delivery TestbedUnder the UAS Integration Pilot Program, North Carolina will work with Matternet, Zipline, and Flytrex on aerial medical supply deliveries. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 16, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 16, 2018ShareTextron’s VTOL X5-55 Drone is Agile, Modular, Quickly Switches From Vertical to Horizontal FlightTextron Systems has developed a new drone that can rapidly switch between axes, carry a respectable payload, and practically serve various industries. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 16, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 15, 2018ShareApple is Joining UAS Integration Pilot Program to Collect Aerial Imagery and Improve Apple MapsThe tech giant is joining a slew of new test projects authorized by the Transporation Department last week, with hopes to aerially improve Apple Maps. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 15, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 12, 2018ShareFort Myers to Use Drones for More Efficient Larvae and Mosquito DetectionForty Myers has a problem it wants to solve aerially. The Lee County Mosquito Control District aims to mitigate population growth via drone. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 12, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 11, 2018ShareHere Are the States Joining Trump’s Drone Integration Pilot ProgramThe Department of Transportation announced the winners, which aim to test drone projects across the U.S., with focuses from delivery to inspection. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 11, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 11, 2018ShareUber Will Soon Test Aerial Food Delivery in San DiegoThe ride-share and tech company CEO said an aerial food delivery test program would begin in San Diego in the next few months. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 11, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 9, 2018ShareUber and NASA to Focus on Passenger Drone Traffic ManagementWhile Uber and NASA have studied autonomous UAV traffic management systems in the past, passenger drone management appears to be next. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 9, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 2, 2018ShareKittyhawk Partners With Boeing to Offer Near-Real-Time Drone Flight AuthorizationsKitthawk partnering with Boeing, which is FAA-approved to offer near-real-time drone flight authorizations to clients, now allows them to do the same. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 2, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 2, 2018ShareACLU Worried That Face-Recognizing Drones Could Single out Trump ProtestersA bill allowing Illinois police officers to use drones to monitor protestors is nearing final stages, causing concern for the ACLU and its supporters. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 2, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 26, 2018ShareThe Drone Racing League Expands Into France With a Race in Nice and a New Media PartnerDrone Racing League founder and CEO Nicholas Horbaczewski talks new partners, new territory, and how the DRL is pioneering a new form of eSport. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 26, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 25, 2018ShareSouth Wales Is Currently Testing Drones for Search and Rescue PurposesWelsh emergency responders are assessing how effective UAVs could be in their operations, with a five-day testing period underway. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 25, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 25, 2018ShareDrone Incident at Saudi Royal Palace Speeds up Finalization of New RegulationsAn unidentified UAV gave quite a scare near King Salman’s palace last week, causing the government to tighten security and ramp up drone regulation. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 25, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 19, 2018SharePark Officials Face Increased Illegal Drone Use at Crater LakeOregon’s Crater Lake is a sacred site to some and a drone-free zone to all. Increased violations have park officials fed up and police investigating. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 19, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 19, 2018ShareXcel Energy Gets FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Monitoring of Transmission LinesColorado’s biggest utility company plans to implement drones to monitor power lines, with BVLOS regulations waived completely. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 19, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 18, 2018ShareDrone Near Misses in Germany Increased Less Than Expected Last YearGermany’s version of the FAA, has seen a surprisingly low rise in the nation’s near misses of drones and commercial aircraft. Here’s why. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 18, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 18, 2018ShareThe Swiss FlyJacket System Uses Exosuit and VR Headset for Immersive Drone FlightsWhile drones that respond to hand gestures or audible commands are pretty neat, the FlyJacket exosuit seems even more immersive…and thrilling. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 18, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 16, 2018ShareDroneBase and DroneDeploy Partner to Provide Businesses Affordable Aerial Data-GatheringTwo drone-tech companies joined forces to help businesses expand using software and data processing while performing drone missions. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 16, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 12, 2018ShareGenius NY Competition Winners Inspire With Ingenious Drone-Tech IdeasNew York continues to foster drone-tech innovation with the Genius NY competition. Here are the winners, splitting nearly $3 million in prize money. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 12, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 12, 2018ShareProposed French Drone Regulation Would Require Remote IdentificationLawmakers across the globe are eager to establish as clear a traffic system in the skies, with France focused on remote identification. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 12, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 11, 2018ShareThe Commercial Drone Alliance Wants FAA to Regulate Hobby PilotsThe trade group wants to regulate airspace in order to implement an organized traffic grid in the skies. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 11, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 6, 2018ShareGoPro, DJI and Others Found Alliance for Drone InnovationDJI, GoPro, 3DR and others have formed an alliance to protect individual and commercial interests regarding the freedom to safely innovate drone tech. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 6, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 5, 2018ShareInaugural Russian Postal Drone Flight Hits a Wall, LiterallyResidents of a Siberian city crowded around to witness their first drone delivery in action. Instead, the UAV crashed into a wall. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 5, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffApr 5, 2018ShareAstronomers and Ecologists Are Using Drones to Prevent Animal PoachingScientists at Liverpool John Moores University have teamed up to develop an aerial anti-poaching system using tech from both fields. BYMarco MargaritoffApr 5, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 31, 2018ShareChinese iPhone Smugglers Used Drones to Transport Mobile Phones Into ShenzhenA group of iPhone-smuggling drone users was caught by China customs this week, but not before they successfully transported $79.8 million worth of phones. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 31, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareHangar Technology Will Use Vapor IO’s Data Centers to Automate Drones in Kinetic Edge CitiesThe partnership will work together to automate autonomous drone missions in cities across the country. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareThe New UAVOS Borey-10 Fixed-Wing Drone to Ease Monitoring and Surveying NeedsThe UAV is lightweight, easy to use, and can capture a variety of data for mapping, surveillance, and monitoring purposes. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareThe Interior Life of a Drone Explained via InfographicWhile many of us are familiar with our drones, the outer components, and even the software that runs them, there’s much to learn about their interior. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareDrone Company DJI Makes Customization More AccessibleThe world’s largest consumer drone manufacturer announced a new development kit that could attract boundless commercial clients. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareFirst Responders Used Drone to Save Man’s Life for First Time in Ozarks HistoryWhen a man found himself in the flooded James River, time was of the essence. Firefighters saved him in time, thanks to a drone. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018ShareDrone Pilot Fined for Flying a Drone Over Ed Sheeran ConcertAn irresponsible Australian flew his UAV above the concert last week, securing himself a hefty fine for breaching numerous drone regulations. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 30, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 29, 2018ShareThe FAI Drone Racing World Cup 2018 Takes off This AprilThe biggest drone racing contest on Earth runs from April to October and takes place all over the planet. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 29, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareThe University of Michigan’s M-Air Drone Lab Is Officially OpenLast year, we reported on the University’s plans to open a drone complex and Wednesday, the M-Air lab officially celebrated its grand opening. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareChina Issues Its First Official Drone Delivery PermitA subsidiary of China’s biggest logistics firm, SF Express, has officially received the first commercial drone delivery permit in China. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareIrish Researchers Receive $7.8M to Develop Drone Traffic ManagementThe Irish research team will use the U-Flyte platform to base its unmanned aircraft traffic management system on and overcome Irish drone regulations. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018ShareNASA Completes New Level of Unmanned Traffic Management TestingNASA just completed the ‘Technical Capabilities Level 3’ phase of its Unmanned Traffic Management project for drone systems. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 28, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018SharesenseFly Releases New Version of eMotion Flight Management SoftwareThe new update to the flight and data management software includes data transmission capabilities required by main airspace regulators. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareDarren Aronofsky’s One Strange Rock Used Drones to Capture Earth’s BeautyThe new 10-part National Geographic series hired Aronofsky to capture Earth’s stunning landscapes and he turned to drones for the job. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareAirline Official Calls for Harsher Penalties on Airplane-Drone Near-MissesAn unidentified drone operator nearly collided his UAV with an Air Newzealand plane descending onto Auckland airport. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018ShareHBO Delivers Pizzas via Drone in ‘Silicon Valley’ Marketing StuntFictional drone company ‘Sliceline’ from HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ sent pizza ordered via Twitter to fans in three major cities. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 27, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 26, 2018ShareComputer Vision-Infused Drones Reveal Caribou Migration PatternsDrone footage of caribou was analyzed with machine vision software to track individual behavior finding age, sex, and status as influential markers. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 26, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 26, 2018ShareUPDATED: Facebook and Uber Eager to Test Drones in KenyaDirector of Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed today that the two tech titans are eager to use the country’s new drone laws to their advantage. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 26, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareWalmart Applies for Patent on Customer-Assisting DronesThe large retailer just filed a patent for drones that would help customers with pricing and navigation assistance while in stores. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareAustin Authorities Deployed Drones to Research Bombing Suspect’s HomeWhile police managed to track the now-deceased Austin bombing suspect, drones were deployed above his neighborhood to assess further risk. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018ShareLatvian Company ‘Aerones’ Uses Drones to Clean Wind TurbinesCleaning giant wind turbines can cost time, money, and put people’s lives at risk. This new drone system aims to alleviate the task. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 22, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareEmotiv’s Headset Reads Your Brain and Lets You Control Drones With Your MindAustralian company Emotiv presented its ‘Insight’ headset in Dubai last week, a technology allowing users to control electronic devices, like drones. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareWatch This Russian Hobby Drone Reach 33,000 FeetRussian drone pilot Denis Koryakin managed to fly his UAV to cruising altitude for jetliners. While the footage is impressive, the act is troubling. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018ShareThe Awards for Genius NY Drone Pitch Competition Are Nearly $3 MillionThe Genius NY drone pitch competition will award the six finalists millions in total prizes to advance drone development and support the local economy. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 21, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMar 20, 2018ShareDrone Delivery Canada Completed Its First Successful Test FlightThe company has concluded successful test flights in New York’s first drone-testing corridor. BYMarco MargaritoffMar 20, 2018Share