Featured in DronesBYKate GibsonDec 18, 2017ShareDrone Struck Army Helicopter While Flying Out of Operator’s SightTransportation safety regulators say a small unmanned aircraft was destroyed in the September collision near Hoffman Island, New York. BYKate GibsonDec 18, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffDec 15, 2017ShareAirways New Zealand to Test AirMap’s Air Traffic Management System SoftwareIn New Zealand, drone use has grown by a factor of 20 in the past three years. This company hopes its software will let manage all that traffic. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 15, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffDec 12, 2017ShareMore Than 600 Drones Were Crashed in the Name of UAV Safety ResearchHow dangerous is a direct impact with a drone? Nanyang Technological University crashed 600 UAVs to find answers. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 12, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffDec 8, 2017ShareThis Japanese Firm Wants to Use Drones to Force Overtime Employees to Go HomeExcessive overtime in Japan is a serious problem. Taisei is proposing the use of music-playing drones to solve this issue. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 8, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffDec 8, 2017ShareEminem Reveals REVIVAL Cover Art via Drone FootageIt’s the Detroit rapper’s first solo album since The Marshall Mathers LP 2 in 2013. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 8, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffDec 7, 2017ShareDrones in Firefighting: How, Where and When They’re UsedFirefighters are increasingly using drones as a tool to save lives. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 7, 2017ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2017ShareThe US Navy Wants Its EA-18G Growlers to Drop Canisters With Drones Tucked InsideThe disposable unmanned aircraft could then covertly launch electronic electronic attacks, spy on the enemy, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffDec 6, 2017ShareDon’t Drink and Drone: Potential New Law in New JerseyOn Thursday, New Jersey will vote in the Senate on a law prohibiting drunk drone piloting. The punishment could result in a fee, prison time, or both. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 6, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffDec 6, 2017ShareA SkyX Drone Just Completed a 62-Mile Data Collecting FlightThe data-collecting drone flight inspected a gas pipeline in an hour, finding more than 200 issues previously unnoticed. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 6, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareWelsh Village Gets Broadband Internet Thanks to Cable-Laying DroneAn entire rural town of 20 families received broadband, all thanks to a UAV and a trusty engineer. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareDrone Helps Find Ancient Temple Remnants in IsraelArchaeologists are beginning to benefit from using drones as imaging tools. A recent survey just led them to discover a 2,200-year old structure. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareKorea Post Completes South Korea’s First Successful Drone DeliverySouth Korea’s national postal service completed the country’s first successful drone delivery earlier this week, with plans of standardizing UAV delivery by 2022. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 29, 2017ShareAmazon Patents Self-Dismantling Drone as Protective MeasureThis 2016 Amazon patent has officially been recognized by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, securing the company’s tech for self-dismantling drones. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 29, 2017ShareBYKate GibsonNov 28, 2017ShareHitting a Bird Less Damaging to Aircraft Than Drone of Same SizeResearch conducted in the wake of last month’s collision of a commercial plane and unmanned aircraft near Quebec City’s airport. BYKate GibsonNov 28, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 28, 2017ShareDrones Used to Fight Malaria in ZanzibarAndy Hardy of Aberystwyth University in Wales partnered with Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme to combat the lethal disease via drones. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 28, 2017ShareBYDave BartosiakNov 28, 2017ShareDrone Package Delivery Successful in ZurichMercedes-Benz partnered with an online shopping site to deliver packages via drones sent out from vans. BYDave BartosiakNov 28, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 28, 2017ShareDrone Pilot Arrested for Dropping Leaflets Over Football StadiumsIf you really need to ruin the game by flying your drone into the stadium, just know that you’ll be arrested afterward. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 28, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 24, 2017ShareWatch NASA’s Autonomous Drone Race a Human PilotNASA put its obstacle avoidance and vision-based research to the test, by racing an A.I.-infused drone against a human opponent. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 24, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 22, 2017ShareDrones are Helping Python Hunters Find Dangerous Snakes in the EvergladesA drone start-up from Miami has partnered with local Burmese python hunters in the Everglades to use thermal-imaging drones to curb the snake population. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 22, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 20, 2017ShareThe AquaMAV Drone Seamlessly Traverses Sea and SkyThis bio-inspired UAV, designed to collect water samples, can dive into bodies of water by folding its wings and shoot back out using a gas jet. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 20, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 20, 2017ShareSlaughterbots Short Film Warns of the Dangers of Weaponized DronesGood science fiction makes you reconsider society’s trajectory. Slaughterbots pleads to take weaponized drones seriously, as A.I. ramps up. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 20, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 16, 2017ShareChina’s AT200 Drone is Big Enough to Fit a Small Car InsideWe’ve seen drones as small as bees before. Meet the other end of the spectrum. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 16, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 14, 2017ShareWatch Low Earth Orbit, A Mesmerizing Drone Time-lapse Short by Visual SuspectHong Kong-based production company Visual Suspect created aerially shot time-lapse footage of various landmarks in Greece, in a gorgeous attempt to parallel the satellites revolving the planet in low earth orbit. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 14, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareGet Augmented Reality Drone Lessons from Epson and DJI AR Smart GlassesPrinter manufacturer Epson has partnered with drone manufacturer DJI to develop this drone flight simulator app. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareMIT-founded Morse Develops Single-Use Disappearing Drone for DARPAIn 2015, DARPA challenged research teams to develop a disintegrating drone. MIT-founded Morse Corp. won the bid. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareDroneBase App Will Get AirCraft AR Platform Allowing Users to Build Virtual StructuresDroneBase is developing its new augmented reality platform, which lets users build virtual structures in the sky while operating their drones. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 7, 2017ShareAT&T Provides Cell Service in Puerto Rico via DroneTelecommunications giant AT&T is providing cell service to 40 square miles of Puerto Rico’s territory via drone, connecting many citizens for the first time since Hurricane Maria hit. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 7, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2017ShareWorkhorse Offers Optional Integrated Drone with New, Downsized Electric VanThe drone-carrying N-Gen is a smaller sibling to Workhorse’s existing E-Gen van. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 6, 2017ShareDrone-Mixology: Meet Your Aerial BartenderThis developer of ‘high-impact experiences’ mixed drinks with drones. Literally. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 6, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 3, 2017ShareNew FAA Program to Bolster Trump Administration’s Expanded Drone-Testing PlansThe FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program is expected to let state and local governments oversee drone testing. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 3, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 3, 2017ShareDrones Will Supplement, Not Supplant Package Deliveries, Claims ExpertWouldn’t it be nice if drone deliveries were standardized by Christmas? According to Christopher Hewlett of PwC Drone Powered Solutions, it won’t happen that quickly. There are some hurdles to overcome. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 3, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffNov 2, 2017ShareSan Diego County Sheriff’s Department is Extremely Pleased with its DronesLaw enforcement agencies are getting hooked on drones more and more, these days. The San Diego County Sherrif’s Department is definitely part of that club, having just expanded its drone fleet. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 2, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 27, 2017ShareLockheed Invests in Ocean Aero, a Solar & Wind-Powered Ocean Drone Start-UpLockheed Martin Ventures just invested in San-Diego based start-up, Ocean Aero, which develops undersea drones powered by the wind and sun. The ocean drone market is quietly growing. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 27, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 26, 2017ShareHarvard’s RoboBee Drone Can Shoot in & out of WaterHarvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has been working on its “RoboBee” drone since 2013. The newest version can swim, and shoot back out of the water. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 26, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareTrump Administration Expands Drone Use to Beyond Visual Line of SightThe White House says it’s expanding drone testing to include beyond visual line-of-sight, nighttime, and above-crowd usage. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareParrot’s New Drones Target Agriculture & Construction IndustriesParrot is expanding its drone line-up to focus on the commercial industries of agriculture, construction, and public safety. Meet the Parrot Bluegrass and the Parrot Bebop Pro-Thermal. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareCaltech Opens CAST: a Drone-Lab Focused on Robots & UAVsCaltech just opened the Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies, which hopes to inspire vastly ambitious “moonshot” ideas regarding drones and robotics, like the autonomous exploration of the ocean and outer space. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareDrone Racing League’s World Championship 2018 to Take Place in Saudi ArabiaNicholas Horbaczewski’s Drone Racing League is taking its final race of the World Championship 2018 to Saudi Arabia, marking it the first-ever professional drone race in the region. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareNew York Establishes Its Own Drone-Testing CorridorGovernor Andrew Cuomo is creating New York’s first drone-testing area upstate. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareDJI Just Opened an Indoor Drone Arena in TokyoDrone-manufacturer DJI just opened an indoor drone arena where UAV operators can fly freely in Japan. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 20, 2017ShareSolar-Powered Drone May Be Capable of Perpetual FlightUniversity researchers have developed a solar-powered drone capable of continuous flight. But what for? BYMarco MargaritoffOct 20, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 20, 2017ShareMind-Controlled Drone Fleets Are Coming, Researcher SaysArizona State University’s Human-Oriented Robotics and Control Lab is developing the foundation for these mind-controlled fleets. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 20, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 19, 2017ShareWatch This New Gorgeous 4K Aerial Footage of the Apple Park CampusMatthew Roberts’ 4K aerial footage of the new Apple Park Campus is a gorgeous update on the progress being made there. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 19, 2017ShareBYEric AdamsOct 19, 2017SharePuerto Rico Is a Testbed for Emergency Drone Cargo DeliveriesFAA regs prohibit actual drone use in relief efforts, but that’s not stopping Joel Ifill from going to school in P.R. BYEric AdamsOct 19, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareFAA Grants Waiver Allowing CNN to Fly Drones Over CrowdsCNN has been allowed to operate drones in populated areas since 2015. Now it can fly drones over crowded areas. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareCivilian Oversight Panel Signs Off on LAPD’s Yearlong Drone Testing PlanThe LAPD is now the largest police department in the United States to use UAVs. Not everyone is pleased. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareDJI’s New Zenmuse X7 Camera Targets Drone-Curious FilmmakersDJI’s new Super 35 digital film camera is compatible with all DJI drones and looks mighty appealing to professional filmmakers interested in aerial cinematography. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareSomeone Crashed a Drone Into a Commercial Airplane in QuebecAn unknown drone pilot crashed his UAV into an incoming commercial airplane in Québec’s Jean Lesage International Airport over the weekend, prompting local authorities to ponder regulations and warn others not to repeat acts like these. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareDrones in Law Enforcement: How, Where and When They’re UsedDrones are used by law enforcement on a regular basis. But in which scenarios exactly, and how often? This infographic should clear some things up. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareDubai Police Expect to Add Hoverbike Drones to its SquadsThe Dubai Police department expects to add manned hoverbike drones to its fleet. Hopefully after a lot of additional testing. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareParrot’s Bebop 2 Power FPV Drone Is an Incredible Joy to ExperienceI was lucky enough to test out Parrot’s new Bebop 2 Power FPV drone. Did I enjoy myself? Let’s just say that this is exactly the kind of first-person aerial experience I’ve waited for since childhood. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 16, 2017ShareAmazon Patents Drone to Recharge Electric Cars While DrivingAerial refueling could eventually make its way to EVs, thanks to everyone’s favorite Internet mega-store. BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 16, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 13, 2017ShareNorth Dakota Ranks Highest in Drone ExpertsNorth Dakota has a population of 760,000 and more than 39 million acres of agricultural land. That’s perfect for drone research, testing, and experimentation. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 13, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 12, 2017ShareWave Glider Drone Finishes 7-Day Great Barrier Reef Research MissionAn underwater drone developed by Boeing’s Liquid Robotics just finished a data-gathering mission at the Great Barrier Reef. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 12, 2017ShareBYKyle CheromchaOct 12, 2017ShareEerie Drone Footage Shows Postal Worker Deliver Mail in Wildfire-Destroyed NeighborhoodOne of the most surreal—and strangely uplifting—things you’ll see this year. BYKyle CheromchaOct 12, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 11, 2017ShareDrone Researchers Unintentionally Figured Out Why Albatross Wings are BlackDrone researchers look toward nature’s avian counterparts to gain inspiration and ideas. One group of researchers just discovered why Albatross wings are designed as they are. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 11, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 11, 2017ShareHurtigruten Cruise Ships Stream Underwater Drone Footage for PassengersNorwegian cruise line Hurtigruten is introducing Blueye Pioneer underwater drones to to live-stream footage of nearby marine life to its passengers. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 11, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 9, 2017ShareThe Bio-Inspired SpiderMAV Drone Weaves Webs for StabilityWe’ve seen quite a few biomimetic drones in the past. This drone, the SpiderMAV, can shoot polystyrene threads to stabilize itself against structures. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 9, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 6, 2017SharePolaroid-Licensed Drones Take Off This OctoberThe instant film photo camera company Polaroid is celebrating its 80th birthday by joining the fray of flying cameras by licensing out its name to four new ‘budget drones.’ BYMarco MargaritoffOct 6, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareIntel’s Drone Tech Can Help Reveal the Planet’s Wildlife to UsIntel, in collaboration with various wildlife groups, will use drones and AI to collect and analyze data regarding our planet’s wildlife and the ecosystems they inhabit. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareIn South Africa, Drone Fishing is Really a ThingFishing and flying drones may seem completely unrelated, but a drone fishing tournament in South Africa argues otherwise. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 5, 2017ShareUSAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” SolutionA Lockheed exec’s super slick pitch for the company’s E-8C JSTARS replacement jet hints at the use of technologies from top secret programs. BYTyler RogowayOct 5, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareBoeing Just Bought Drone Company Aurora Flight SciencesThe aviation giant is looking to broaden its horizons. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 4, 2017ShareWatch Drone Footage of the Kosciuszko Bridge DemolitionNew York City’s Kosciuszko Bridge, which connected Brooklyn and Queens, has been demolished. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 4, 2017Share1…1415161718
BYKate GibsonDec 18, 2017ShareDrone Struck Army Helicopter While Flying Out of Operator’s SightTransportation safety regulators say a small unmanned aircraft was destroyed in the September collision near Hoffman Island, New York. BYKate GibsonDec 18, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffDec 15, 2017ShareAirways New Zealand to Test AirMap’s Air Traffic Management System SoftwareIn New Zealand, drone use has grown by a factor of 20 in the past three years. This company hopes its software will let manage all that traffic. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 15, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffDec 12, 2017ShareMore Than 600 Drones Were Crashed in the Name of UAV Safety ResearchHow dangerous is a direct impact with a drone? Nanyang Technological University crashed 600 UAVs to find answers. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 12, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffDec 8, 2017ShareThis Japanese Firm Wants to Use Drones to Force Overtime Employees to Go HomeExcessive overtime in Japan is a serious problem. Taisei is proposing the use of music-playing drones to solve this issue. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 8, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffDec 8, 2017ShareEminem Reveals REVIVAL Cover Art via Drone FootageIt’s the Detroit rapper’s first solo album since The Marshall Mathers LP 2 in 2013. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 8, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffDec 7, 2017ShareDrones in Firefighting: How, Where and When They’re UsedFirefighters are increasingly using drones as a tool to save lives. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 7, 2017Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2017ShareThe US Navy Wants Its EA-18G Growlers to Drop Canisters With Drones Tucked InsideThe disposable unmanned aircraft could then covertly launch electronic electronic attacks, spy on the enemy, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 7, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffDec 6, 2017ShareDon’t Drink and Drone: Potential New Law in New JerseyOn Thursday, New Jersey will vote in the Senate on a law prohibiting drunk drone piloting. The punishment could result in a fee, prison time, or both. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 6, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffDec 6, 2017ShareA SkyX Drone Just Completed a 62-Mile Data Collecting FlightThe data-collecting drone flight inspected a gas pipeline in an hour, finding more than 200 issues previously unnoticed. BYMarco MargaritoffDec 6, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareWelsh Village Gets Broadband Internet Thanks to Cable-Laying DroneAn entire rural town of 20 families received broadband, all thanks to a UAV and a trusty engineer. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareDrone Helps Find Ancient Temple Remnants in IsraelArchaeologists are beginning to benefit from using drones as imaging tools. A recent survey just led them to discover a 2,200-year old structure. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017ShareKorea Post Completes South Korea’s First Successful Drone DeliverySouth Korea’s national postal service completed the country’s first successful drone delivery earlier this week, with plans of standardizing UAV delivery by 2022. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 30, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 29, 2017ShareAmazon Patents Self-Dismantling Drone as Protective MeasureThis 2016 Amazon patent has officially been recognized by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, securing the company’s tech for self-dismantling drones. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 29, 2017Share
BYKate GibsonNov 28, 2017ShareHitting a Bird Less Damaging to Aircraft Than Drone of Same SizeResearch conducted in the wake of last month’s collision of a commercial plane and unmanned aircraft near Quebec City’s airport. BYKate GibsonNov 28, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 28, 2017ShareDrones Used to Fight Malaria in ZanzibarAndy Hardy of Aberystwyth University in Wales partnered with Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme to combat the lethal disease via drones. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 28, 2017Share
BYDave BartosiakNov 28, 2017ShareDrone Package Delivery Successful in ZurichMercedes-Benz partnered with an online shopping site to deliver packages via drones sent out from vans. BYDave BartosiakNov 28, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 28, 2017ShareDrone Pilot Arrested for Dropping Leaflets Over Football StadiumsIf you really need to ruin the game by flying your drone into the stadium, just know that you’ll be arrested afterward. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 28, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 24, 2017ShareWatch NASA’s Autonomous Drone Race a Human PilotNASA put its obstacle avoidance and vision-based research to the test, by racing an A.I.-infused drone against a human opponent. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 24, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 22, 2017ShareDrones are Helping Python Hunters Find Dangerous Snakes in the EvergladesA drone start-up from Miami has partnered with local Burmese python hunters in the Everglades to use thermal-imaging drones to curb the snake population. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 22, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 20, 2017ShareThe AquaMAV Drone Seamlessly Traverses Sea and SkyThis bio-inspired UAV, designed to collect water samples, can dive into bodies of water by folding its wings and shoot back out using a gas jet. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 20, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 20, 2017ShareSlaughterbots Short Film Warns of the Dangers of Weaponized DronesGood science fiction makes you reconsider society’s trajectory. Slaughterbots pleads to take weaponized drones seriously, as A.I. ramps up. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 20, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 16, 2017ShareChina’s AT200 Drone is Big Enough to Fit a Small Car InsideWe’ve seen drones as small as bees before. Meet the other end of the spectrum. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 16, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 14, 2017ShareWatch Low Earth Orbit, A Mesmerizing Drone Time-lapse Short by Visual SuspectHong Kong-based production company Visual Suspect created aerially shot time-lapse footage of various landmarks in Greece, in a gorgeous attempt to parallel the satellites revolving the planet in low earth orbit. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 14, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareGet Augmented Reality Drone Lessons from Epson and DJI AR Smart GlassesPrinter manufacturer Epson has partnered with drone manufacturer DJI to develop this drone flight simulator app. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareMIT-founded Morse Develops Single-Use Disappearing Drone for DARPAIn 2015, DARPA challenged research teams to develop a disintegrating drone. MIT-founded Morse Corp. won the bid. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017ShareDroneBase App Will Get AirCraft AR Platform Allowing Users to Build Virtual StructuresDroneBase is developing its new augmented reality platform, which lets users build virtual structures in the sky while operating their drones. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 8, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 7, 2017ShareAT&T Provides Cell Service in Puerto Rico via DroneTelecommunications giant AT&T is providing cell service to 40 square miles of Puerto Rico’s territory via drone, connecting many citizens for the first time since Hurricane Maria hit. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 7, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2017ShareWorkhorse Offers Optional Integrated Drone with New, Downsized Electric VanThe drone-carrying N-Gen is a smaller sibling to Workhorse’s existing E-Gen van. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 6, 2017ShareDrone-Mixology: Meet Your Aerial BartenderThis developer of ‘high-impact experiences’ mixed drinks with drones. Literally. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 6, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 3, 2017ShareNew FAA Program to Bolster Trump Administration’s Expanded Drone-Testing PlansThe FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program is expected to let state and local governments oversee drone testing. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 3, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 3, 2017ShareDrones Will Supplement, Not Supplant Package Deliveries, Claims ExpertWouldn’t it be nice if drone deliveries were standardized by Christmas? According to Christopher Hewlett of PwC Drone Powered Solutions, it won’t happen that quickly. There are some hurdles to overcome. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 3, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffNov 2, 2017ShareSan Diego County Sheriff’s Department is Extremely Pleased with its DronesLaw enforcement agencies are getting hooked on drones more and more, these days. The San Diego County Sherrif’s Department is definitely part of that club, having just expanded its drone fleet. BYMarco MargaritoffNov 2, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 27, 2017ShareLockheed Invests in Ocean Aero, a Solar & Wind-Powered Ocean Drone Start-UpLockheed Martin Ventures just invested in San-Diego based start-up, Ocean Aero, which develops undersea drones powered by the wind and sun. The ocean drone market is quietly growing. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 27, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 26, 2017ShareHarvard’s RoboBee Drone Can Shoot in & out of WaterHarvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has been working on its “RoboBee” drone since 2013. The newest version can swim, and shoot back out of the water. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 26, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareTrump Administration Expands Drone Use to Beyond Visual Line of SightThe White House says it’s expanding drone testing to include beyond visual line-of-sight, nighttime, and above-crowd usage. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareParrot’s New Drones Target Agriculture & Construction IndustriesParrot is expanding its drone line-up to focus on the commercial industries of agriculture, construction, and public safety. Meet the Parrot Bluegrass and the Parrot Bebop Pro-Thermal. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017ShareCaltech Opens CAST: a Drone-Lab Focused on Robots & UAVsCaltech just opened the Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies, which hopes to inspire vastly ambitious “moonshot” ideas regarding drones and robotics, like the autonomous exploration of the ocean and outer space. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 25, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareDrone Racing League’s World Championship 2018 to Take Place in Saudi ArabiaNicholas Horbaczewski’s Drone Racing League is taking its final race of the World Championship 2018 to Saudi Arabia, marking it the first-ever professional drone race in the region. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareNew York Establishes Its Own Drone-Testing CorridorGovernor Andrew Cuomo is creating New York’s first drone-testing area upstate. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017ShareDJI Just Opened an Indoor Drone Arena in TokyoDrone-manufacturer DJI just opened an indoor drone arena where UAV operators can fly freely in Japan. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 24, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 20, 2017ShareSolar-Powered Drone May Be Capable of Perpetual FlightUniversity researchers have developed a solar-powered drone capable of continuous flight. But what for? BYMarco MargaritoffOct 20, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 20, 2017ShareMind-Controlled Drone Fleets Are Coming, Researcher SaysArizona State University’s Human-Oriented Robotics and Control Lab is developing the foundation for these mind-controlled fleets. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 20, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 19, 2017ShareWatch This New Gorgeous 4K Aerial Footage of the Apple Park CampusMatthew Roberts’ 4K aerial footage of the new Apple Park Campus is a gorgeous update on the progress being made there. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 19, 2017Share
BYEric AdamsOct 19, 2017SharePuerto Rico Is a Testbed for Emergency Drone Cargo DeliveriesFAA regs prohibit actual drone use in relief efforts, but that’s not stopping Joel Ifill from going to school in P.R. BYEric AdamsOct 19, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareFAA Grants Waiver Allowing CNN to Fly Drones Over CrowdsCNN has been allowed to operate drones in populated areas since 2015. Now it can fly drones over crowded areas. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareCivilian Oversight Panel Signs Off on LAPD’s Yearlong Drone Testing PlanThe LAPD is now the largest police department in the United States to use UAVs. Not everyone is pleased. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareDJI’s New Zenmuse X7 Camera Targets Drone-Curious FilmmakersDJI’s new Super 35 digital film camera is compatible with all DJI drones and looks mighty appealing to professional filmmakers interested in aerial cinematography. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017ShareSomeone Crashed a Drone Into a Commercial Airplane in QuebecAn unknown drone pilot crashed his UAV into an incoming commercial airplane in Québec’s Jean Lesage International Airport over the weekend, prompting local authorities to ponder regulations and warn others not to repeat acts like these. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 18, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareDrones in Law Enforcement: How, Where and When They’re UsedDrones are used by law enforcement on a regular basis. But in which scenarios exactly, and how often? This infographic should clear some things up. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareDubai Police Expect to Add Hoverbike Drones to its SquadsThe Dubai Police department expects to add manned hoverbike drones to its fleet. Hopefully after a lot of additional testing. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017ShareParrot’s Bebop 2 Power FPV Drone Is an Incredible Joy to ExperienceI was lucky enough to test out Parrot’s new Bebop 2 Power FPV drone. Did I enjoy myself? Let’s just say that this is exactly the kind of first-person aerial experience I’ve waited for since childhood. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 16, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 16, 2017ShareAmazon Patents Drone to Recharge Electric Cars While DrivingAerial refueling could eventually make its way to EVs, thanks to everyone’s favorite Internet mega-store. BYWill Sabel CourtneyOct 16, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 13, 2017ShareNorth Dakota Ranks Highest in Drone ExpertsNorth Dakota has a population of 760,000 and more than 39 million acres of agricultural land. That’s perfect for drone research, testing, and experimentation. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 13, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 12, 2017ShareWave Glider Drone Finishes 7-Day Great Barrier Reef Research MissionAn underwater drone developed by Boeing’s Liquid Robotics just finished a data-gathering mission at the Great Barrier Reef. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 12, 2017Share
BYKyle CheromchaOct 12, 2017ShareEerie Drone Footage Shows Postal Worker Deliver Mail in Wildfire-Destroyed NeighborhoodOne of the most surreal—and strangely uplifting—things you’ll see this year. BYKyle CheromchaOct 12, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 11, 2017ShareDrone Researchers Unintentionally Figured Out Why Albatross Wings are BlackDrone researchers look toward nature’s avian counterparts to gain inspiration and ideas. One group of researchers just discovered why Albatross wings are designed as they are. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 11, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 11, 2017ShareHurtigruten Cruise Ships Stream Underwater Drone Footage for PassengersNorwegian cruise line Hurtigruten is introducing Blueye Pioneer underwater drones to to live-stream footage of nearby marine life to its passengers. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 11, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 9, 2017ShareThe Bio-Inspired SpiderMAV Drone Weaves Webs for StabilityWe’ve seen quite a few biomimetic drones in the past. This drone, the SpiderMAV, can shoot polystyrene threads to stabilize itself against structures. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 9, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 6, 2017SharePolaroid-Licensed Drones Take Off This OctoberThe instant film photo camera company Polaroid is celebrating its 80th birthday by joining the fray of flying cameras by licensing out its name to four new ‘budget drones.’ BYMarco MargaritoffOct 6, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareIntel’s Drone Tech Can Help Reveal the Planet’s Wildlife to UsIntel, in collaboration with various wildlife groups, will use drones and AI to collect and analyze data regarding our planet’s wildlife and the ecosystems they inhabit. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareIn South Africa, Drone Fishing is Really a ThingFishing and flying drones may seem completely unrelated, but a drone fishing tournament in South Africa argues otherwise. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 5, 2017ShareUSAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” SolutionA Lockheed exec’s super slick pitch for the company’s E-8C JSTARS replacement jet hints at the use of technologies from top secret programs. BYTyler RogowayOct 5, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017ShareBoeing Just Bought Drone Company Aurora Flight SciencesThe aviation giant is looking to broaden its horizons. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 5, 2017Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 4, 2017ShareWatch Drone Footage of the Kosciuszko Bridge DemolitionNew York City’s Kosciuszko Bridge, which connected Brooklyn and Queens, has been demolished. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 4, 2017Share