Author Archives: Martin Walls
A swarm of home-made drones has bombed a Russian airbase
On the night of 5 January and into the early hours of the next day, Russian forces in Syria came under attack by a “massive application of unmanned aerial vehicles”, says the Russian Ministry of Defence. It is the first … Continue reading
Duke: Drones Prove Affordable, Reliable for Wildlife Surveys
According to two Duke University studies, drones can be as effective as traditional methods for conducting wildlife population assessments. The studies used both unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and traditional aircraft to conduct population surveys of gray seals on remote islands … Continue reading
New Jersey Legislators Approve Penalties for Drunk Droning
New Jersey state legislators approved a ban on operating drones while inebriated on Monday, approving legislation that would punish drunk or high pilots with up to six months in prison or a $1,000 fine 39-0 in the State Senate and … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, Laws and Legislation, Public Health and Medicine, Regulation, Restrictions, Safety
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DoD Introduces Contest for New Drones that Fly Like Bats and Insects
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new initiative to support scientific research for the development of drones that fly like bats and insects. The Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Defense Enterprise Science Initiative (DESI), “a new … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Technology, Military, Prototypes and Patents, Scientific Research, Testing
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