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FAA tests drone detection system

“As the Federal Aviation Administration crafts regulatory steps toward integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into the national airspace, the agency is also taking tactical action to detect rogue drones. Working with the Department of Homeland Security and the University of Maryland, … Continue reading

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Flying a drone with heat vision is like piloting your own personal Apache

“The FLIR Vue Pro isn’t your average thermal camera. Rather than being built for your smartphone or a rifle scope, this high-tech heat vision cam is designed to hitch a ride on your drone and go airborne. Sure, it’s not … Continue reading

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Researchers use UAS to answer questions at ancient burial sites

“Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are becoming powerful tools in the hands of archaeologists who document excavations, map landscapes and identify buried features, according to Morag Kersel, assistant professor of anthropology at DePaul University in Chicago.” Patrick C. Miller| February 18, … Continue reading

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Meet The Phantom 4, DJI’S Newest Drone

“Drones are better behind the camera than in front of it. Dronemaker DJI today unveiled the latest in its Phantom series of camera-toting quadcopters, the Phantom 4, and did so with a video that features the quadcopter, but mostly as … Continue reading

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