Category Archives: Technical Issues
Drone ‘could have grounded’ firefighting helicopters in Hunter region, RFS says
“A drone flying over a bushfire near Cessnock, in the Hunter, could have had catastrophic consequences for aircraft trying to battle the blaze, the Rural Fire Services (RFS) has said.” Andrew Griffits| February 25, 2016| ABC To read the full … Continue reading
What happens when you fly your drone into the Empire State Building
“In our latest episode of Drones Gone Wild, we report on New Jersey’s Sean Riddle, who flew his drone into the Empire State Building while filming last Thursday night.” Bill Camarda| Naked Security | February 8, 2016
Posted in Legal, News, Private Sector, Security, Technical Issues
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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
Posted in General, Legal, News, Privacy, Private Sector, Technical Issues
Tagged Drone Delivery, Google, Social Technologies
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Drone Lobbying Heats Up on Capitol Hill
“The last time Congress weighed in on rules for nonmilitary drones, in 2012, the flying machines were hardly a hit with consumers. And companies said little about using them for commercial purposes. Now Congress is set to make a stand … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Drone Delivery
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