Category Archives: Private Sector
‘Citizen Scientists’ Use Drones to Map El Nino Flooding
“Forget about selfies. In California, residents are using smartphones and drones to document the coastline’s changing face. Starting this month, The Nature Conservancy is asking tech junkies to capture the flooding and coastal erosion that come with El Nino, a … Continue reading
Posted in Aerial Surveillance, Environment, General, News, Private Sector
Tagged Maps and Surveys
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Disney loved its no-fly zone — until it wanted to fly its own drones
“Florida pilots know the rule well — you better steer clear of Disney’s Magic Kingdom, or else. It has been a no-fly zone for over a decade – a luxury afforded to none of the other 400 theme parks in … Continue reading
Airbus Introduces A System To Jam Drones Out Of The Sky
“For every cheap flying robot, there is an elaborate, expensive system to counter it. The latest anti-drone tool comes from European aerospace and defense giant Airbus, and promises a high-tech solution to small flying robots. They’re showing off the system … Continue reading
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World’s ‘safest drone’ launches on Kickstarter
“Who said drones had to look like quadcopter airplanes? Fleye, a new Kickstarter project, wants to make the world’s safest drone in the form of a spherical flying machine with a camera. With blades covered in the plastic exterior, you … Continue reading
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