The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is showcasing its prowess, with robots besting humans in increasingly complex tasks. A groundbreaking example emerged from the University of Zurich, where engineers unveiled an AI-driven drone, named “Swift“, that dominated human opponents in competitive drone racing. Previously, human skills and intuition were unmatched in the exhilarating realm of […]
The city of Kelowna contacted InDro Robotics for assistance with aerial data as the threat to the city reached urgent levels. “We wanted to leverage the potential of drones to gather critical information that can’t be obtained through other means,” says Jazz Pabla, Kelowna’s Director of Information Services. “This mission also worked closely, and with […]
Regarding FPV drone parts that are waterproof or water-resistant, it’s important to note that, while some components like this DarwinFPV Cement ELRS receiver might have a certain level of protection against moisture, truly waterproof FPV components are relatively rare due to the nature of the electronic components involved. Water resistance can be particularly useful if […]
In a development that can’t be independently confirmed – yet nevertheless offers an ephemeral blast of schadenfreude for those so inclined – close observers of Ukraine’s military actions against Russia and its assets have said four highly valued fighter jets that were destroyed or seriously damaged at a base in Western Russia late Saturday were the victims of Australian […]
Top US aviation and aerospace educator Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is adding a new facet to its range of pedagogical and training activities with an assignment from the US Department of State to conceive a multi-modal curriculum and learning program for future drone pilots from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (BINLEA). Embry-Riddle said it […]
On the inaugural day of the U.S. Open, the New York Police Department (NYPD) issued a stern warning: Flushing Meadows is off-limits to drones. The NYPD emphasized a stringent a no-drone or “zero-tolerance policy” for any drones observed around the tournament venue, assuring swift action against them. Rebecca Weiner, NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and […]
During the high-octane events of the Manx Grand Prix, a motorcycle fan got a hefty fine for operating a drone where it shouldn’t have been. Thomas Rudd, a 25-year-old, faced a £3,000 ($3,788) penalty for flying his device near the Ballaugh Bridge area on Sunday. Given the excitement surrounding the race, such a careless act […]
Today, I want to share my long-term impressions of the DJI Air 3, as someone who has been flying it for the past two months—one month before its release and one month after—time has flown by. I aim to condense all my impressions into this video to help you decide whether the Air 3 is […]
uAvionix, operating at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Emerging Aviation Technology Center, has completed the first true Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight in non-segregated airspace using aviation protected C-Band in the United States. Flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is a gateway to commercial applications at scale, enabling many of the […]
The Next Public Safety Drone Review: Tuesday, September 5 at 3:00 PM ET Continue reading below, or listen: Don’t miss the September 5 episode of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, with guest Scott Shtofman of AUVSI! The Public Safety Drone Review is a monthly resource for the public safety community. This […]
