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MIT Researcher Built A Drone That Dodges Trees At 30 MPH

“George of the Jungle would be jealous of this drone. Unlike that hapless hero, this drone can expertly avoid all manner of obstacles, including trees, while in motion.  Andrew Barry, a researcher at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab … Continue reading

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Not To Be Out-Droned, Google Plans To Deliver Packages By Air In 2017

“It’s been about a year since Google (now known as Alphabet) first introduced its drone-delivery system known as Project Wing. The project now seems to have a timeline to become reality: 2017.” By: Alina Selyukh | November 2, 2015 | … Continue reading

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The government may soon commandeer drones near airports

“CACI International, the defense and intelligence contractor, is working on a system that could soon track and overtake rogue drones flying too close to airports, an increasing concern of the Federal Aviation Administration as it struggles to regulate the proliferation … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup

“Wal-Mart Stores Inc applied Monday to U.S. regulators for permission to test drones for home delivery, curbside pickup and checking warehouse inventories, a sign it plans to go head-to-head with Amazon in using drones to fill and deliver online orders.” … Continue reading

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