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Drones to locate avalanche victims faster
According to National Geographic statistics, avalanches claim the lives of more than 150 people every year, the majority of whom are skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers hitting the slopes. The BBC reports that drone manufacturers believe their unmanned aerial vehicles could … Continue reading
Digital shields at British airports could prevent chaos from rogue drones
Giant virtual domes which protect runways from rogue drones could be introduced at British airports to prevent a repeat of the chaos that grounded hundreds of Christmas flights. The multi-million-pound, 30-mile-high digital shields, based on a similar principle to Israel’s … Continue reading
Canadian drone company eyes Houston oil & gas market for expansion
A Canadian drone company specializing in performing oil and natural gas pipeline inspections has set up shop in downtown Houston, where the unmanned aerial vehicle operator hopes to expand its presence in Texas. Markham, Ontario-based SkyX said its Houston office … Continue reading
High-tech drones target sick cows in Texas research
Drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras have been buzzing over a feedlot near Amarillo lately as researchers develop test methods to identify feverish animals before they show symptoms of illness, like eating less feed, or infecting other animals. Scientists within … Continue reading
