Category Archives: General
Report found 241 near-collisions between pilots, drones
“There has yet to be a confirmed U.S. collision between a drone and a manned aircraft, but there’s a growing number of close calls as drones fly where they least belong — near airports. A report released Friday counted at … Continue reading
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Feds Expected To Announce Registration Process For Drones
“An announcement is expected Monday about a federal plan to register drones that is aimed at helping the Federal Aviation Administration keep track of the growing number of drone owners. The new rules come after more than 240 close-call collisions … 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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Drone Footage Shows The Harsh Reality Of Rising Sea Levels
“In the next 40 years, millions of people may lose their homes because of rising water levels brought on by global warming. To illustrate this problem, The New York Times on Wednesday published startling footage of the Marshall Islands. Residents … Continue reading
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