Tag Archives: Drone Technology
Digital shields at British airports could prevent chaos from rogue drones
Giant virtual domes which protect runways from rogue drones could be introduced at British airports to prevent a repeat of the chaos that grounded hundreds of Christmas flights. The multi-million-pound, 30-mile-high digital shields, based on a similar principle to Israel’s … Continue reading
Hacked drones an increasing concern as government seeks to ease restrictions
On July 4, 2017, an unmanned aerial vehicle (otherwise known as a drone) crashed through the display window of a Kate Spade boutique in Manhattan, New York. On March 23, 2017, a 19-year-old Rochester teen crashed his drone through a … Continue reading
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Tagged Disabling Drones and Counterdrone, Drone Catching, Drone Technology, Hacking, Homeland Security, Restrictions, Safety
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NASA Announces Drone Traffic Test Locations
NASA has chosen locations in Nevada and Texas to assess the safe use of drones in crowded urban environments. On February 19th, NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) project announced where it will test the fourth and final stage … Continue reading
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Tagged Airports and Airspace, Drone Technology, Prototypes and Patents, Safety, Testing
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Hollywood did a surprisingly good job predicting our drone future
When it comes to predicting the future, Hollywood has turned out to be a far more accurate seer than your local crystal ball-gazing psychic. Robots, artificial intelligence, space travel, genetic engineering – even smartwatches. They’re all there in the movies … Continue reading
