The Ancient Fortress of Masada As Seen From the Sky
Masada as seen from a drone. (Credit: Screengrab from JP Worthington Media/Vimeo) The ancient mountaintop fortress called Masada has stood atop an isolated mesa in southeastern Israel for thousands of … Continue reading
Sound Can Knock Drones Out of the Air
Some drones have an Achilles heal, and it doesn’t sound good. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have demonstrated the ability to knock some types … Continue reading
Insect-Inspired Eyes Give Sight to Mini Drones
Buzzing may not be the only thing drones have in common with insects. Tiny drones of the future might “see” their world with tiny, artificial sensors inspired by flying insects’ … Continue reading
NASA Wants to Put Drones to Work on Mars
A prototype built to test Extreme Access Flyer systems in different environments. (Credit: NASA/Swamp Works) NASA plans to fly drones where Federal Aviation Administration rules no longer apply. Engineers at … Continue reading
Aerial Cinematography Dominates HBO’s True Detective
DeVore Design uses aerial photography to market real estate, both commercial and residential. Recent statistics show that this is one of the most common uses of aerial platforms. However, Hollywood … Continue reading
For The First Time Ever: Commercial Drone Usage Statistics
In late May 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration began accepting petitions for exemption to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) commercially in the U.S. National Airspace System without an airworthiness certificate, … Continue reading
Facebook Reveals Its First Full-Size Internet Drone
(Credit: Facebook) Facebook took another step toward its goal of connecting all of the world’s citizens to the Internet. On Thursday, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced that they finished constructing … Continue reading
Doctors Test Drones To Transport Blood
Pathologist Timothy Amukele, left, teamed with Robert Chalmers and other engineers to create a drone courier system that transports blood to diagnostic laboratories. (Credit: Johns Hopkins Medicine) Drones, it appears, … Continue reading
Real Estate Industry Getting Closer to Widespread Commercial Drone Usage Approval
In an industry increasingly reliant upon technology, REALTORS® are always looking for ways to better serve their customers—those interested in buying or selling property. Oftentimes, this includes online tours of … Continue reading
Amazon Proposes Air Traffic Control Plan for Drones
An early Amazon delivery drone prototype. (Credit: Amazon) As the drone industry continues to gain momentum in the United States, some big-name companies are vying to rule the skies. On … Continue reading