Tag Archives: Social Technologies
“World’s first” small UAV beams 4G signal as a “flying cell tower”
On Monday, a VA-based tech firm, Fenix Group, Inc., partnered with Martin UAV, a company that produces “rugged utility drones,” to produce an under-55-lb unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of offering 4G cell service—an accomplishment it calls the “world’s first.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Communications, Drone Technology, Prototypes and Patents, Social Technologies, Testing
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Peeping drones
As more and more personal drones circle our atmosphere, we need to be careful about protecting people’s right to privacy. Currently, drone-filmed pornography is entering the scene, and we need to make sure people aren’t being filmed without their consent. … Continue reading
Facebook Preps to Fly Drones Above Its Home Base
A request with the FCC to test wireless networking tech is pending approval. Facebook is preparing to fly drones above its headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. The tech giant recently requested a “special temporary authority” from the Federal Communications Commission, … Continue reading
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Tagged Prototypes and Patents, Restrictions, Social Technologies, Testing
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How Google may pull off drone deliveries without putting your dog at risk
“Using drones to deliver packages to our yards has long piqued the interest of some consumers and tech companies as a way to speed a process that can take days to one that happens in minutes. But a new Google patent … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Delivery, Google, Social Technologies
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