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| ====== Drone News for Week of ====== | ====== Drone News for Week of 3-25-19 ====== |
| ===== Drone NewsBytes Your Unfiltered Drone News Source ===== | ===== Drone NewsBytes Your Unfiltered Drone News Source ===== |
| |[[https://www.amny.com/opinion/columnists/mark-chiusano/nypd-drone-future-nyclu-1.24680295|NYPD drone arsenal is here ]] - Concerns take flight despite rules on no-fly zones| | |[[https://www.torringtontelegram.com/article/yellowstone-drone-ad-draws-fire|Yellowstone drone ad draws fire]] - A California-based drone manufacturer is being investigated for promoting its “true follow-me” technology with footage of a Rollerblader kicking it along a West Thumb Geyser Basin boardwalk.| |
| |[[http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2018/12/vodafone-dressed-a-drone-up-like-santas-sleigh-for-the-uks-first-4g-drone-delivery/|Vodafone Dressed a Drone Up Like Santa's Sleigh for the UK's First 4G Drone Delivery ]] - Suitably festive for this time of year, naturally.| | |[[https://newatlas.com/ups-drones-medical-samples-us-hospital/59039/|UPS begins routine drone deliveries of medical samples to US hospital]] - The latest party to turn to the Silicon Valley startup Matternet for aerial courier solutions is logistics giant UPS, which will use its drones to ferry medical samples between labs and a hospital in North Carolina. | |
| |[[http://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/inside-the-apusduo-the-pseudo-satellite-drone-that-could-fly-for-a-year|Inside the ApusDuo, the pseudo-satellite drone that could fly for a year]] - Our connected world depends on satellites, but once in orbit they offer little flexibility for fluid situations on the ground. Enter the ApusDuo.| | |[[https://www.ktnv.com/news/investigations/nevada-quickly-becoming-the-drone-conference-capital-of-the-world|Nevada quickly becoming drone conference capital of the world]] - Las Vegas is already known as the entertainment capital of the world, but it could soon be the drone conference capital of the world as Nevada continues to be an attractive proving ground for the growing industry.| |
| |[[https://dronebelow.com/2018/12/18/samsung-drone-market-new-patent/|Samsung Sets Sights on Drone Market with Patent for "Transformable" Drone]] - South Korean smartphone and electronics giant Samsung looks set to take on the crowded consumer drone market with its own drone, according to a patent that has only just been published by the US Patents & Trademark Office.| | |[[https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/03/26/san-francisco-at-the-forefront-of-detecting-dangerous-drones/|San Francisco At The Forefront Of Detecting Dangerous Drones ]] - A San Francisco company and SFO are at the forefront of new airport security solutions dealing with dangerous drones.| |
| |[[https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20181218/NEWS06/912325708/Drone-users-may-lack-coverage-in-CGL-policies|Drone users may lack coverage in CGL policies ]] - A recent California court decision highlights the fact that many policyholders who use drones may be unaware they do not have liability coverage for their use under their commercial general liability policies.| | |[[https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/albany-city-council-gets-refresher-in-drone-laws/article_c4d8c4f4-4618-5390-b768-c98f45e34ea5.html|Albany City Council gets refresher in drone laws | News ]] - Frustrated residents hoping to down hovering drones had their ideas shot down by deputy city attorney Joseph Allison during the Albany City Council’s Monday night work session.| |
| |[[https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2018/12/17/raleigh-implements-new-drone-policy|Raleigh Implements New Drone Policy]] - Drones will once again be a popular gift, this holiday season, but if you aren't aware of the rules and regulations, this gift could cost you.| | |[[https://www.govtech.com/public-safety/How-a-Small-Alabama-Police-Department-Plans-to-Use-its-Drone.html|How a Small Alabama Police Department Plans to Use its Drone]] - The Southside, Ala., police department, purchased the drone with the help of a monetary assist from a county commissioner. It plans to use it to take photos of crime scenes, help find lost hikers and more.| |
| |[[https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/crown-car-runs-over-drone-on-parliaments-forecout/|Crown car runs over official drone on Parliament's forecourt]] - A Crown limo ran over and crushed a drone on Parliament's forecourt in a mishap during a filming session at Parliament yesterday.| | |[[https://www.kveo.com/spacex/no-drone-zone/1879027664|No Drone Zone at SpaceX]] - Photographers beware. With recent announcements of SpaceX testing happening in Brownsville this week, an increase of enthusiasts looking to get a special picture of history in the making. Now a stern warning for drone users in the area. Fly a drone and pay a hefty fine.| |
| |[[https://nccr-robotics.ch/2018/12/17/symbiotic-drone-project-and-the-flyjacket-in-the-us/|Symbiotic Drone project and the FlyJacket in the US ]] - Last October, Jenifer Miehlbradt and Carine Rognon, doctoral students of the NCCR Robotics consortium were invited to demonstrate the Symbiotic Drone project and the FlyJacket at 2 events on the United States East Coast:| | |[[https://journalstar.com/news/local/unl-researchers-getting-ready-to-start-drone-tornado-study/article_3132bbb9-1535-529f-9df4-9562cb9ef2a9.html#9|UNL researchers getting ready to start drone tornado study]] - A long-awaited research project involving drone-based investigation of severe storms will launch this spring. Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and three other universities will start the Targeted Observation by Radars and UAS of Supercells project May 15.| |
| |[[https://www.government-fleet.com/321359/nfpa-releases-drone-guidance-for-first-responders|NFPA Releases Drone Guidance for First Responders ]] - NFPA 2400 Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Used for Public Safety Operations includes input from public safety agencies with drone programs.| | |[[https://warisboring.com/moving-into-the-future-army-shows-off-drone-destroying-mobile-laser-system/|Moving into the future: Army shows off drone destroying mobile laser system ]] - A prototype of a new high-energy laser platform was revealed at the Army’s Space & Missile Defense Center in Alabama last month, giving a glimpse of the future. The Stryker-mounted Mobile Experimental High Energy Laser (MEHEL) will be able to shoot down drones and other aerial threats with it’s a fearsome weapon, which was able to punch holes through an AK rifle and thick steel plating.| |
| |[[https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/imf-boss-touts-zipline-s-use-of-drones-for-medical-supplies-in-rwanda.html|IMF boss touts Zipline’s use of drones for medical supplies in Rwanda ]] - The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mrs Christine Lagarde, has lauded the Rwandan Government’s decision to employ the use of drone technology to supply blood and other essential medical supplies to her citizens.| | |[[https://kpax.com/news/montana-news/2019/03/26/mhp-lifts-crash-investigations-to-new-heights-with-drone-technology/|MHP lifts crash investigations to new heights with drone technology]] - The Patrol started using drone technology in the summer of 2018 and now each district in the state has a drone and pilots licensed to fly them. The Billings and Great Falls districts were some of the first to get the drones and start using them when it comes to fatal crashes.| |
| |[[https://fstoppers.com/aerial/did-drone-collide-boeing-737-mexico-no-facts-support-318498|Did a Drone Collide With a Boeing 737 in Mexico? No Facts Support This ]] - Many drone collisions or near misses with passenger jets have been reported in the past, but so far, all those cases were dismissed after serious investigation. The latest speculation reports that a drone slammed into a Mexican airliner two days ago.| | |[[https://dronedj.com/2019/03/26/drone-assists-in-the-rescue-of-seven-swimmers-in-laulau-bay/|Drone assists in the rescue of seven swimmers in Laulau Bay]] - A drone assists in the rescue of the seven swimmers in Laulau Bay by providing the exact coordinates of their location to the crew aboard the rescue boat.| |
| |[[https://www.citynews1130.com/2018/12/16/theyre-coming-flying-cars-may-appear-in-urban-skies-by-2023/|'They're coming:' Flying cars may appear in urban skies by 2023 ]] - Vertical takeoff and landing craft (VTOLs), like this model from Uber, could be shuttling passengers from airports to downtown vertiports by the mid-2020s, according to reports and the dozen or so companies striving to build the first generation of flying cars.| | |[[https://dronedj.com/2019/03/26/dji-agriculture-consumer-drone-sales-slow/|DJI shifts focus to agriculture as consumer drone sales slow ]] - As the consumer market for drones slows down, the Chinese drone maker, DJI shifted its focus to agriculture drone applications.| |
| |[[https://defence-blog.com/news/estonian-company-unveils-new-drone-with-vtol-capability.html|Estonian company unveils new drone with VTOL capability ]] - The Estonian Threod Systems company has unveiled its new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability.| | |[[https://www.greeleytribune.com/news/drone-photography-gives-greeley-businesses-a-boost/|Drone photography gives Greeley businesses a boost]] - Paul Royle-Grimes, left, with Elevation Aerial Photography, and client Larry Salmen, with the Warren Lake Committee, use a drone Feb. 18 at Warren Lake in Fort Collins to photograph 18 aerators that were installed to improve water quality by reducing algae. (Michael Brian/mbrian@greeleytribune.com) Paul Royle-Grimes officially got his business, Elevation Aerial Photography, off the ground…| |
| |[[https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/adani-group-inaugurates-india-s-first-drone-building-facility-in-hyderabad-118121500588_1.html|Adani Group inaugurates India's first drone building facility in Hyderabad ]] - Apart from the UAV Complex, the Adani Aerospace Park was also inaugurated by the Home Minister of Telangana| | |[[https://www.deccanherald.com/city/life-in-bengaluru/glimpse-of-future-drone-recharge-atop-streetlights-724961.html|Glimpse of future: Drone recharge atop streetlights ]] - As part of the ambitious Smart Cities Mission, the researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have designed charging ports for drones atop streetlights.| |
| |[[https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/748366/British-Airways-flight-plane-jumbo-Boeing-747-drone-London-Heathrow-San-Fransisco|British Airways flight nearly CRASHES with drone over London ]] - A BRITISH Airways jumbo jet carrying up to 345 passengers nearly crashed into a drone over central London, a shocking report has revealed.| | |[[https://www.latimes.com/efe-3933656-15259838-20190324-story.html|Safety, preventing job loss priorities for drone makers, Mexican expert says ]] - With drones expected to be completely autonomous in a few years, the priorities for designers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) should be safety and preventing job losses, Mexican Robotics Federation president Marco Morales told EFE.| |
| |[[https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/628803/regulation-changes-coming-drone-users|Regulation changes coming for drone users ]] - If you're thinking about purchasing a drone for Christmas, there are a few things you should know before taking flight -- or purchasing. President of Canadian Unmanned Incorporated Sterling Cripps says it's not as easy as one would think.| | |[[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-47651770|Drone 'reduced safety' of passenger plane near Southend ]] - An investigation found safety had been "much reduced" during the incident near Southend.| |
| |[[https://dronedj.com/2018/12/14/dji-agriculture-drone-t16-china/|DJI launches a massive agriculture drone, the T16 in China ]] - DJI recently launched what seems to be a massive agriculture drone in China. It is called the T16 and the video below explains everything in great detail| | |[[https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/education/4588574-grand-forks-middle-school-class-teaches-students-about-drones|Grand Forks middle school class teaches students about drones ]] - Over the past few weeks, this has been the scene every Thursday and Friday during the school’s newest course offering on UAS technology. Now in its first year, the class is aimed at giving students a taste of drone technology with a side helping of real-life technical skills.| |
| |[[https://www.newsweek.com/drone-delivery-organ-kidney-transplant-maryland-uav-1257286|Organs by Drone? Unmanned Flying Vehicles Could Soon Carry Body Parts for Human Transplants]] - A team of surgeons from the University of Maryland Medical Center are testing out how to transplant human organs for emergency transplants using drones.| | |[[https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/767326/china-news-drone-explosion-accident-chemical-plant-jiangsu-yancheng-chengiang-jammer|China news: Drone flying over chemical plant explosion 'jammed by government' ]] - A DRONE trying to film the crater left by a huge explosion at a chemical plant was "attacked by Chinese government jammers".| |
| |[[https://patch.com/new-jersey/mahwah/drones-help-mahwah-cops-get-birds-eye-view-crime|Drones To Help Mahwah Cops Get A Bird's-Eye View Of Crime ]] - Drones To Help Cops Get A Bird's-Eye View Of Crime - Mahwah, NJ - The most powerful drone shoots 4K thermal video, works in inclement weather, and can go 65 miles per hour.| | |[[https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-shropshire-47672206/university-studies-benefits-of-herding-sheep-with-drone|University studies benefits of herding sheep with drone ]] - A study is testing the ethical and cost benefits for farmers of using drones to herd sheep.| |
| | |[[http://www.timesnews.net/Government/2019/03/22/Drone-bill-passes-in-Tennessee-Legislature|Drone bill passes in Tennessee Legislature]] - Legislation that would increase the penalty for flying a drone over a “critical infrastructure facility” without the business operator’s consent from a misdemeanor to a felony is on its way to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature.| |
| | |[[https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/vidor-residents-worry-neighbor-flying-drone-could-be-spying-on-them/502-5723733e-cbbc-4185-81f8-58fba3e234c9|Vidor residents worry neighbor flying drone could be spying on them ]] - A local business owner posted about the drone on Facebook. She said it was was looking into windows and flying around customers' cars.| |
| | |[[https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/27116/air-force-considering-making-its-next-tanker-a-drone-with-a-podded-refueling-boom|Air Force Considering Making Its Next Tanker A Drone With A Podded Refueling Boom ]] - Packaging an aerial refueling boom in a pod will be a major engineering challenge, but it would change the way the USAF keeps its planes in the fight.| |
| | |[[https://dronedj.com/2019/03/22/aria-insights-ceases-operations/|Drone startup Aria Insights ceases operations ]] - Confirmed in a statement, drone startup Aria Insights, formerly known as CyPhy Works, has ceased operations as of March 21, 2019.| |
| | |[[https://newstalk870.am/a-first-drone-helps-capture-franklin-county-wanted-suspect/|A First! Drone Helps Capture Franklin County Wanted Suspect]] - Authorities say some flights in the Ringgold Habitat Area were able to locate and pinpoint a wanted suspect, who was then captured by ground units. It's believed to be the first capture of it's kind in the county, using a drone for surveillance to locate a suspect.| |
| | |[[https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/drone-sighted-at-airport-vssc-security-on-high-alert-724567.html|Drone sighted at airport, VSSC, security on high alert ]] - A drone was sighted at the airport, the highly sensitive Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and nearby Kovalam beach early Friday morning, prompting Southern Air Command and Military Intelligence to go on high alert.| |
| | |[[https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/visakhapatnam-based-techie-makes-a-water-drone-to-save-people-from-drowning/article26609064.ece|Visakhapatnam-based techie makes a water drone to save people from drowning]] - SAS has designed a remote controlled water drone that functions like a lifeguard. The horseshoe shaped device in orange weighs 12 kgs and floats in water. It can carry up to 300 kgs in weight (around three people) and travels up to a speed of 13 kmph. The remote control uses radio frequency from 156 and 174 MHz.| |
| | |[[https://www.nbc-2.com/story/40176108/drone-flying-close-to-cape-coral-home-invades-a-familys-sense-of-privacy|Drone flying close to Cape Coral home invades a family's sense of privacy ]] - A Cape Coral family claims a drone is invading their privacy. The unknown pilot is creeping so close with the drone, the family members said they're being clipped while they walk and hangout in their yard.| |
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| ===== Australia Drone News ====== | ===== Australia Drone News ====== |
| |[[https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/2018/12/18/australian-drones-vanuatu-medicine/|Australian drone company in Vanuatu vaccination plan]] - In the village of Cook’s Bay, on the remote side of the remote island of Erromango, in the remote South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, one-month-old Joy Nowai Aussie drone company Swoop Aero is helping to deliver Vanuatu's fully drone-dependent childhood vaccine program, the first of its kind in the world| | |[[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-27/drone-licences-to-be-issued-ahead-of-canberra-delivery-service/10943284|Drone 'flyer's licence' to be launched in time for Google's world-first delivery service in Canberra]] - As a drone delivery service prepares to begin operation in Canberra, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority commits to enforcing licences for any Australian using a drone.| |
| |[[https://which-50.com/the-biggest-challenge-for-drones-may-be-regulators/|The biggest challenge for drones may be regulators ]] - Drones have the potential to impact several verticals, reducing costs and safety risks while also unlocking innovative new use cases. But one of the flying robots’ biggest challenges will be with regulators who, understandably, demand high levels of public safety.| | |[[http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-03/27/c_137927118.htm|Australia to introduce compulsory drone licenses: aviation authority]] - Australia's peak aviation safety authority has announced it will introduce mandatory licenses for drone pilots from July onwards.| |
| |[[https://www.zdnet.com/article/surf-life-saving-australia-extends-drone-operations-this-summer/|Surf Life Saving Australia extends drone operations this summer ]] - 51 drones to be deployed around Australia to augment lifesavers| | |[[https://thegadgetflow.com/blog/delivery-drones-prime-air/|Are delivery drones ready for takeoff? ]] - While the technology seems promising and has many potential benefits, are delivery drones ready for action?| |
| |[[https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46483178|Why your pizza may never be delivered by drone ]] - For years tech companies such as Amazon, Alphabet and Uber have promised us delivery drones bringing goods to our doorsteps in a matter of minutes. So why are they taking so long to arrive?| | |[[https://www.smh.com.au/national/act/ready-for-takeoff-canberra-drone-base-gets-the-green-light-20190319-p515jn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed|Ready for takeoff: Canberra drone base gets the green light]] - The ACT Planning and Land Authority has approved Wing's plans for a household delivery drone hangar in Mitchell, marking another milestone in the tech company's bid to launch its world-first operation in Canberra's north.| |
| | |[[https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/new-bird-scaring-drone-with-dummy-crow-being-trialled-in-vineyards/| New bird-scaring drone with dummy crow being trialled in vineyards]] - A new hi-tech drone, which emits fake bird distress calls, is being trialled in Australia in an effort to scare avians away from ripening grapes and reduce crop losses.| |
| | |[[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-25/animal-activist-cattle-property-invasion-call-for-tougher-laws/10937664|Call for tougher trespass laws after dozens of animal rights activists invade feedlot ]] - The Federal Agriculture Minister has joined cattle industry leaders in calling for tougher penalties to target animal rights activists trespassing on farms, after more than 100 people entered a property over the weekend.| |
| | |[[https://dronebelow.com/2019/03/25/future-female-pilots-train-with-drones-and-the-royal-flying-doctor-service/|Future Female Pilots Train with Drones and the Royal Flying Doctor Service ]] - Introducing drone technology in an interactive and interesting manner to the next generation the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has opened its Rockhampton hangar to school girls wanting to become drone pilots.| |
| | |[[https://dronebelow.com/2019/03/27/arcimoto-launches-the-deliverator-electric-vehicle/|Arcimoto Launches the 'Deliverator' Electric Vehicle ]] - Arcimoto has announced plans to launch greener and more efficient options for the last mile delivery and first responder segments of the transport industry.| |
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| ===== Videos ===== | ===== Videos ===== |
| |[[https://okcfox.com/news/local/watch-drone-captures-kingfisher-christmas-parade-and-fireworks-show|Drone captures Kingfisher Christmas parade and fireworks show]]| | |[[https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/26/africa/mozambique-drone-footage-cyclone-idai-intl/index.html|Dramatic drone footage reveals Cyclone Idai's devastating power]]| |
| |[[https://kdvr.com/2018/12/17/drone-video-shows-wintry-snow-capped-forest-in-utah/|Drone video shows wintry, snow-capped forest in Utah]]| | |[[https://mashable.com/video/pliant-energy-systems-velox-drone/#bHp_rFmwhsqK|How a Brooklyn renewable energy company ended up making a surveillance drone ]]| |
| |[[https://taskandpurpose.com/taliban-drone-surveillance-afghanistan/|The Taliban Are Watching US Troops With Drones ’24/7? In Afghanistan]]| | |[[https://fstoppers.com/drone/need-underwater-drone-exploring-swamps-and-swimming-pools-350764|Need an Underwater Drone for Exploring Swamps and Swimming Pools?]]| |
| |[[https://www.riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2018/12/14/watch-this-drone-pilot-navigate-inside-st-louis-city-museum|Watch This Drone Pilot Navigate Inside St. Louis' City Museum ]]| | |
