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| ====== Drone News for Week of ====== | ====== Drone News for Week of 04/01/19 ====== |
| ===== Drone NewsBytes Your Unfiltered Drone News Source ===== | ===== Drone NewsBytes Your Unfiltered Drone News Source ===== |
| |[[https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8062105/gatwick-airport-drone-probe-sussex-police-step-aside/|Sussex Police told to step aside in Gatwick drone probe]] - Around 14,000 passengers faced travel chaos after more than 1,000 flights were delayed or cancelled in the run up to Christmas| | |[[https://techxplore.com/news/2019-04-short-drone-taxi-vienna.html|A short first hop for 'drone taxi' in Vienna]] - It was more of a small step than a giant leap, but the first public outing of a pilotless "drone taxi" in Vienna on Thursday nevertheless offered a glimpse into the possible future of urban travel.| |
| |[[https://www.wsj.com/articles/delivery-drones-cheer-shoppers-annoy-neighbors-scare-dogs-11545843552|Delivery Drones Cheer Shoppers, Annoy Neighbors, Scare Dogs ]] - In one of the world’s most advanced drone-delivery tests, sunscreen and burritos arrived in minutes, as do complaints about the noise and mess.| | |[[https://koel.com/drone-seen-peeping-around-fayette-county/|Drone Seen "Peeping" Around Fayette County]] - The Fayette County Sheriff is asking for the public's help in an investigation involving a drone that may have been used in invading the privacy of some residents near the small town of Oran.| |
| |[[https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/750057/drone-owners-face-jail-under-new-laws|Drone owners could face jail under new laws ]] - The Government has rushed out hard-line anti-drone laws to throw people in jail for misusing them.| | |[[https://www.securitysales.com/emerging-tech/dedrone-flight-pattern-recognition-heatmaps-drone/|Dedrone Adds Flight Pattern Recognition, Heatmaps & More to Drone Tracking Solution]] - Dedrone says these updates make DroneTracker 4 the most detailed and actionable counter-drone platform for security professionals to understand drone activity.| |
| |[[https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/robert-moses-causeway-bridge-drone-1.24988210|Man ticketed after flying drone on Robert Moses Causeway bridge]] - A North Babylon man briefly halted traffic on a bridge to Fire Island after appearing to film his white Corvette with a drone on Christmas| | |[[https://fstoppers.com/drone/russian-government-tackling-consumer-drone-problem-attaching-shotguns-their-own-354313|Russian Government Is Tackling Consumer Drone Problem by Attaching Shotguns to Their Own Drones ]] - On the back of a number of public nuisance incidents, Russia has launched a new drone with a purpose-built shotgun, designed for the sole intention of shooting other drones out of the sky.| |
| |[[https://www.legit.ng/1211630-couple-wow-guests-wedding-drone-delivery.html|Couple wow guests at their wedding with drone delivery ]] - A man and his wife employed the services of a drone during their wedding to the admiration of their guests when it got to the session where they had to exchange rings. Here how they used the technology to wow guests.| | |[[https://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com/unmanned/unmanned-aerial/second-droneclash-helps-shape-anti-drone-tactics/|Second DroneClash Helps Shape Anti-Drone Tactics ]] - Drones have been deployed in many parts of defense, national security, and law enforcement. But often, their capabilities, strategies and tactics are often best tested in clashes with other drones. This is one of the purposes of the DroneClash event, which held its second annual event last month.| |
| |[[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/12/indonesia-tsunami-rescuers-drones-dozens-missing-181225185002305.html|Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers use drones as dozens still missing ]] - Authorities said rescuers were working round the clock to reach six villages, currently inaccessible by road. Drones are proving quite valuable.| | |[[https://www.riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2019/04/03/the-cardinals-dont-want-your-damn-drones-near-their-nice-stadium|The Cardinals Don't Want Your Damn Drones Near Their Nice Stadium | News Blog]] - A proposal to ban drones from hovering over large, open-air sporting facilities drew support from the St. Louis Cardinals this week, making clear that the team doesn't want your dumb little flying toy anywhere near its nice stadium.| |
| |[[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israeli-anti-drone-company-sees-spike-interest-after-rogue-drone-n951816|Israeli anti-drone company sees spike in interest after rogue drone at Gatwick Airport]] - Israeli company Skylock said it saw a 40 percent spike in inquiries into its product since the Gatwick episode.| | |[[https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/mountpleasant/news/area-man-arrested-after-hitting-nypd-officer-with-drone-during-funeral/765475/|Area Man Arrested After Hitting NYPD Officer With Drone During Funeral ]] - A 36-year-old man was arrested during a rebbe's funeral in Brooklyn after his drone hit an NYPD officer injuring her face.| |
| |[[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/ukhand-first-to-get-dedicated-drone-force/articleshow/67246713.cms|U’khand first to get dedicated drone force]] - Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to have a dedicated drone force,| | |[[https://www.tomsguide.com/us/amazon-transformer-drone,news-29801.html|Amazon Working On Transformer Drone That Approaches Homes Silently]] - It can go from rotor-powered flight to gas-inflated blimp in mid-flight.| |
| |[[https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1063567/drone-news-RAF-jet-tornado-suffolk-rad-wattisham-drone-law|Drone in near miss with RAF JET: Tornado travelling at 520mph in Suffolk risked crash]] - An RAF jet came within metres of hitting a drone being flown by a farmer near an airbase, a report has revealed.| | |[[https://mashable.com/video/intel-drone-show-phish/#n7jSN_Jr7aqT|Watch 500 Intel drones perform a choreographed light show set to Phish]] - Illuminated drone shows are the new laser light shows, at least judging by this video, which captures a performance by Intel drones set to the music of popular jam band Phish.| |
| |[[http://www.thedrive.com/tech/25565/kroger-just-started-delivering-groceries-via-drone-in-scottsdale-arizona|Kroger Just Started Delivering Groceries via Unmanned EV in Scottsdale, Arizona ]] - The EV can carry up to 20 grocery bags and was designed to transport a wide variety of goods.| | |[[https://investorplace.com/2019/04/amazon-blimp-dropping-drones-video-is-fake/|The video of an Amazon blimp dropping drones isn’t real, but it may be someday.]] - The video of an Amazon blimp dropping drones isn't real, but it may be someday if the company goes forward with plans from a patent.| |
| |[[https://myfox47.com/2018/12/23/researchers-use-drone-technology-to-find-oriental-bittersweet-in-winona-county/|Researchers use drone technology to find Oriental bittersweet in Winona County ]] - Researchers are turning to the skies to combat an invasive species in Southeast Minnesota. Oriental Bittersweet has been The researchers performed their first drone test flight last week and plan to continue with a focus on Homer Township.| | |[[https://dronedj.com/2019/04/03/drone-races-hard-to-follow/|Why drone races are hard to follow for spectators ]] - Why drone races are hard for spectators to follow. Many drone racing fans are left with questions such as: Where is the drone? Who's winning?| |
| |[[https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/drone-follows-woman-walking-alone-13771026|Drone follows woman walking alone in village in 'unnerving' series of sightings ]] - Market Bosworth Police have received a number of complaints from people in Cadeby, Leicestershire, regarding a black coloured drone that is being flown near houses and following dog walkers| | |[[https://dronelife.com/2019/04/03/ryze-marvel-disney-tello-iron-man-edition/|RYZE Tech, Marvel & Disney Launch Tello Iron Man Edition ]] - Ryze Tech and DJI have collaborated with Marvel and Disney to launch the Tello Iron Man Edition, an Avengers-themed drone ideal for learning STEM skills.| |
| |[[https://lacrossetribune.com/community/vernonbroadcaster/news/vernon-county-s-new-drone-to-assist-in-emergency-response/article_2b9760d4-1ce2-5ad6-9afa-8566256d4fe1.html|Vernon County's new drone to assist in emergency response]] - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone was purchased by the Vernon County Hazardous Materials Response Team in August to assist various emergency response agencies with hazardous materials incidents, search and rescues, accidents, and fires.| | |[[https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2019/04/01/drone-helped-ocean-pines-police-search-missing-woman/3331210002/|Drone helped Ocean Pines police search for missing woman]] - The Ocean Pines Police Department put its newly-purchased drone to the test March 28 when a 79-year-old woman with dementia was reported missing.| |
| |[[https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/12/21/678101149/drones-deliver-vaccines-on-island-nation-of-vanuatu|Drones Deliver Vaccines To Children In Island Nation Of Vanuatu ]] - The test program could lead to drone-delivered vaccines for children in hard-to-reach places around the globe.| | |[[https://gizmodo.com/facebook-reportedly-worked-on-project-to-build-fleet-of-1833701656|Facebook Reportedly Worked on Project to Build Fleet of Bird-Sized Internet Drones]] - It turns out that Facebook’s onetime plan to build huge drones that would relay wireless networks to parts of the world without widespread access to high-speed internet, Project Aquila, isn’t the only odd method the company has explored in its quest towards world e-domination. According to a recent report in Business Insider (paywalled), Facebook worked on a since-canceled project titled “Catalina” that would use much smaller drones to help boost wireless speeds.| |
| |[[https://singularityhub.com/2018/12/20/this-drone-seamlessly-transitions-between-swimming-and-flying/|This Drone Seamlessly Transitions Between Swimming and Flying]] - The drone, called the Naviator, is part submarine and part aircraft. It can seamlessly dip into the water and explore, then ascend and navigate the air.| | |[[http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/us-and-russia-leading-opponents-of-ban-on-killer-robots/article/546521|US and Russia leading opponents of ban on killer robots]] - Some activists are warning that the development of armies of fully autonomous robotic weapons could be only 3 or 4 years away. As a result some countries are attempting to place a ban on the weapons before they are an established fact.| |
| |[[https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-mom-daughter-sent-contraband-to-prison-via-drone-delivery-deputies-say|Florida mom, daughter sent contraband to prison via drone delivery, deputies say ]] - A mother and daughter who police said were "hoping to spread some holiday cheer" were arrested and accused of flying a drone packed with contraband to a Florida state prison.| | |[[https://www.casino.org/news/drones-monitor-illegal-gambling-in-china-surveil-us-casinos|Drones Monitor Illegal Gambling in China, Surveil US Casinos ]] - Chinese authorities continue to successfully employ drones to locate illegal mobile casinos. Last week, 35 suspects were arrested or detained in a remote area of Anhui -- a province in eastern China.| |
| |[[https://dronedj.com/2018/12/19/drone-show-lights-up-sky-qatar/|Drone show lights up sky during the Qatar National Day 2018 ]] - Drone show lights up the sky during the Qatar National Day 2018. They are becoming more popular around the world and are often used to replace fireworks.| | |[[https://dronedj.com/2019/04/03/drone-did-not-bring-down-vaughans-airplane/|Drone did NOT bring down Vaughan's airplane in New-Zealand ]] - A drone did NOT bring down Vaughan's airplane an investigation report from the Civil Aviation Authority of New-Zealand (CAA) states. A failed windscreen did| |
| |[[https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46624681|Hoffenheim: German police investigate drone use during training ]] - The use of a drone during Hoffenheim's last training session before a league game is being investigated by police.| | |
| |[[https://www.wkrn.com/news/faa-reinforces-regulations-with-drone-holiday-gift-popularity/1675789434|F.A.A. reinforces regulations with drone holiday gift popularity]] - According to F.A.A. numbers, drone incidents at airport airspace in Middle Tennessee continue to be a problem| | |
| |[[https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/police-buy-30000-drone-fight-2337281|Police to buy £30,000 drone to fight crime and find those who go missing ]] - Nottinghamshire Police are buying a £30,000 drone to track down offenders and locate missing people. Lincolnshire and Derbyshire are already using them| | |
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| ===== Australia Drone News ====== | |
| |[[https://www.znbc.co.zm/drone-registration-nodded/|Drone Registration Nodded]] - Civil Aviation Authority -CAA- Director General Gabriel Lesa says the authority has recorded an upswing in compliance for drone registration.| | |
| |[[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-26/drone-interrupts-fire-fighting-efforts-bruny-island/10668374|Drone operator stops Christmas Day bushfire waterbombing on Bruny Island]] - Efforts to battle a Christmas Day bushfire which forced the evacuation of 150 people in southern Tasmania were halted by a drone flying in the airspace used by waterbombing aircraft.| | |
| |[[https://dronelife.com/2018/12/25/aquabotix-signs-deal-to-deploy-mine-hunting-aquatic-drones/|Aquabotix Signs Deal to Deploy Mine-hunting Aquatic Drones ]] - Australian start-up Aquabotix this week signed an agreement with French defense multi-national Thales to research and design mine countermeasures using aquatic drone technology.| | |
| |[[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6528633/Australias-airports-safeguarding-against-Gatwick-style-fiasco-drone-scanning-technology.html|Australia’s airports are safeguarding against Gatwick-style fiasco with drone-scanning technology ]] - Airports across Australia are rolling out new drone-scanning technology in a bid to prevent Gatwick-style aviation fiasco.| | |
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| ===== Videos ===== | ===== Videos ===== |
| |[[https://www.king5.com/article/news/watch-drone-footage-of-tornado-damage-in-kitsap-county/281-2378700c-2322-4652-a642-667657970d61|WATCH: Drone footage of tornado damage in Kitsap County]]| | |[[http://digg.com/video/moablastr-2|This Footage Of Moab, Utah Features Some Of The Most Spectacular Drone Maneuvering We've Ever Seen ]]| |
| |[[https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/waterfall/video/ed4b1b6628e6fbb1ef784bc579ab6008?nk=73043427bfaf42ca37942a36e4dfbf2c-1545869467|Drone footage of Walsh's Pyramid waterfall]]| | |[[https://www.king5.com/video/news/drone-footage-of-southern-residents-in-monterey-bay/281-e8af33a1-7756-4e6b-8991-15012e8a2b64|Drone footage of Southern Residents in Monterey Bay ]]| |
| |[[https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/503515761.html|Holy Cows: Video shows cattle in shape of a cross on Christmas Day]]| | |[[https://www.kgw.com/video/news/local/dramatic-drone-video-of-massive-wilsonville-fire/283-199874df-67fa-4dd4-a49a-59431733eb39|Dramatic drone video of massive Wilsonville fire ]]| |
| |[[https://kbjr6.com/news/top-stories/2018/12/26/sky-high-kbjr-6s-favorite-drone-northland-video/|Sky High: KBJR 6's favorite drone Northland video]]| | |[[https://www.kxnet.com/news/bismarck-news/watch-drone-video-of-apple-creek-flooding/1890492073|WATCH: Drone video of Apple Creek flooding]]| |
| |[[https://cbs4local.com/news/soar/drone-video-christmas-lights-in-el-paso-12-25-2018|Drone video: Christmas lights in El Paso]]| | |[[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/04/04/greg-shark-norman-caught-massive-hammerhead-shark-that-just-ate-another-shark/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.55b15db06b36|Greg Norman caught a massive hammerhead shark that just ate another shark ]]| |
| |[[https://abc7.com/star-wars-galaxys-edge-shown-off-in-behind-the-scenes-video/4965242/|Behind-the-scenes video shows more of 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' at Disneyland]]| | |
| |[[https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2018/dec/23/drone-footage-shows-damage-caused-by-indonesian-tsunami-video|Drone footage shows damage caused by Indonesian tsunami ]]| | |
| |[[https://www.greeleytribune.com/news/watch-drone-captures-video-of-greeley-grizwalds-famous-christmas-lights-display/|Watch: Drone captures video of Greeley Grizwalds’ famous Christmas lights display ]]| | |
| |[[https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2018/12/photographer-creates-stunning-video-of-christmas-on-staten-island.html|Photographer creates stunning video of Christmas on Staten Island ]]| | |
