Tag Archives: Drone Technology

Air Safety Regulators Face Many Challenges as a Result of Drone Technology

Some drone marketing firms hope to expand the role of drones by allowing these craft to transport packages (or even passengers) through urban areas. On Sunday, a press release reported Ira Brodsky, a marketing consultant, had published a paper contending … Continue reading

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAV (Drones) will be a Business of Over $6 Billion in 2027

The “Electric UAV Drones: Autonomous, Energy Independent 2017-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report reveals a parallel universe of drones of all sizes receiving billions of dollars of investment so they and their associated services create multi-billion … Continue reading

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Last week’s sea rescue of Australian swimmers by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is just the start of a robotics revolution

On Jan. 18, an Australian lifeguard piloted a drone over the turbulent ocean off the far north coast of New South Wales to rescue two teens in distress. As thrilling as it was to watch a tiny drone drop a … Continue reading

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DroNet Uses Traffic Data to Teach Drones How to Fly in Urban Environments

While drone developers have largely relied on GPS signals to allow for autonomous navigation by unmanned aerial vehicles, the same strategy doesn’t entirely apply in urban environments. Drones have obstacle avoidance technology, yes, but this hasn’t yet arrived at the … Continue reading

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