Tag Archives: Prototypes and Patents
Industry Eyes Opportunities in Counter-Drone Market
Unmanned aircraft have become ubiquitous on the battlefield as well as at home. Demand has skyrocketed as prices have fallen and capability has grown. Simultaneously, the threat of drones being employed for illicit purposes — such as terrorist attacks or … Continue reading
UC San Diego creating aerodrome where it can fly experimental drones
UC San Diego is creating an outdoor site where it can test fly unmanned aerial vehicles, which are rapidly coming into common use by everyone from police investigating crime scenes to scientists looking for archaeological remains. The aerodrome will be … Continue reading
York County may soon become home to a drone park
To test and demonstrate its unmanned aerial vehicles, Avid Aerospace will drive from York County to Blacksburg, a farm in Gloucester or a facility in Chesterfield. Though sometimes they use the Fame All-Stars Cheerleading Team’s gym a couple doors down. … Continue reading
Amazon’s talking delivery drone would ask for help if it fell out of the sky
What’s nice about Amazon’s new drone patent is the prospect of having a little chat with your aerial-delivery vehicle when it’s dropping off your new camera. What’s not so nice is Amazon’s recognition that drones carrying consumer goods are going … Continue reading
