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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.geospatialworld.net/blogs/could-india-emerge-at-the-forefront-of-drone-revolution/|Could India emerge at the forefront of drone revolution? ]] - India is all set for the drone revolution and the present scenario illustrates the picture very clearly. Last year, the country came up with its drone policy 1.0 and is soon coming up with 2.0 to make the drone operations easier| | |[[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.| |
| |[[https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/stayton/2019/01/30/construction-industry-reducing-waste-using-drone-technology/2609812002/|Construction industry reducing waste by using drone technology]] - Siegmund Excavation and Construction of Stayton has been a pioneer in using drones to produce 3D maps of construction sites| | |[[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. | |
| |[[https://www.wraltechwire.com/2019/01/30/triangle-drone-startup-soars-as-cnn-picks-it-for-super-bowl-coverage/|Triangle drone startup soars as CNN picks it for Super Bowl coverage ]] - APEX - CNN will fly a tethered drone made by a Triangle company from its roof to provide pregame and postgame news footage during the Super Bowl in Atlanta| | |[[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/2019/01/30/drones-help-count-african-wildlife/|Drones Help Count African Wildlife ]] - Drones are yet again at the helm of wildlife conservation projects and making a huge difference. Susan Misicka from swissinfo.ch reports about a drone centred project which has completed a promising first run in Namibia.| | |[[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://sg.news.yahoo.com/16-old-indian-prodigy-developed-drone-detect-destroy-052703556.html|16-year-old Indian prodigy has developed a drone that can detect and destroy landmines]] - Now 16 years old, he has fully developed the drone, EAGLE A7, which can detect and destroy landmines, minimizing the risk of losing human lives.| | |[[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.| |
| |[[http://news.mit.edu/2019/raptor-maps-solar-drone-software-0130|Optimizing solar farms with smart drones ]] - MIT startup Raptor Maps uses machine-learning software and thermal images collected by drones, to assist with the maintence of solar farms.| | |[[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://pagesix.com/2019/01/29/drone-spotted-flying-over-bill-cosbys-prison/|Drone spotted flying over Bill Cosby's Pennsylvania prison]] - Bill Cosby's spokesman speculated that a drone spotted flying over the disgraced comedian's Pennsylvania prison might be a "media drone" possibly attempting to snap a picture.| | |[[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://dronebelow.com/2019/01/30/dji-and-microsoft-partner-for-ai-drones/|DJI and Microsoft Partner for AI Drones ]] - According to reports from Microsoft, trials are being conducted that combine drones with artificial intelligence (AI) for visual recognition.Microsoft and DJI revealed that drones powered with this technology can have a wide range of applications.| | |[[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://hotair.com/archives/2019/01/29/aware-super-bowl-officially-no-drone-zone/|Be aware: The Super Bowl is officially a no drone zone]] - After all the problems they had at Heathrow Airport, I suppose this was inevitable. The FAA is declaring the airspace around the stadium for the Super Bowl to be a “no drone zone.” Anyone caught flying a drone over the event will be subject to heavy fines and a stretch in the crowbar motel.| | |[[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.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2019-01-29/drone-roadmap-revealed-davos|Drone Roadmap Revealed at Davos ]] - Earlier this month, the World Economic Forum (WEF) unveiled its Advanced Drone Operations Toolkit during its annual economic summit in Davos, Switzerland. The toolkit—developed in partnership with 41 government agencies, private enterprise, research organizations, and civil aviation organizations—is a playbook on how to create a framework to integrate drones into a national airspace.| | |[[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://www.10news.com/news/local-news/drone-use-could-startle-whales-during-sightings|Drone use could startle whales during sightings]] - Giant whales can be seen off the coast of San Diego. While many drone users are hoping to get an up-close look, one expert says those eyes in the sky could harm the animals.| | |[[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.geekwire.com/2019/echodyne-fcc-super-bowl-radar/|Echodyne seeks thumbs-up for Super Bowl test of drone-detecting radar]] - Echodyne is seeking federal approval to have its drone-detecting radar system used in an experiment planned during the NFL’s Super Bowl in Atlanta on Sunday.| | |[[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://cnycentral.com/news/local/cnycentral-unveils-first-television-news-drone-in-cny|CNYCentral unveils first television news drone in CNY]] - CNYCentral is transforming the way we bring you the news. On NBC3 News and CBS5 News at 5pm Monday, we unveiled the first local television news drone in Central New York which will revolutionize what you see on TV.| | |[[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.thetimes.co.uk/edition/scotland/farmers-launch-attack-of-the-drone-lpwf0dwz2|Farmers launch attack of the drone ]] - A farmer’s best friend may be a trusty sheepdog, but in the fight against rural crime some are turning to a new companion: a drone.To curb offences such as hare coursing, fly-tipping and livestock theft, which cost Scottish farmers up to £1.5m a year, landowners in East Lothian will be protected by the small aerial device. It will be used to try to catch criminals.| | |[[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.fondriest.com/news/aguadrone-waterproof-drone-soars-over-obstacles-in-fishing-and-fish-monitoring.htm|AguaDrone Waterproof Drone Soars over Obstacles in Fishing and Fish Monitoring]] - AguaDrone is a revolutionary waterproof drone that has been used to conduct marine research and enhance fishing.| | |[[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.| |
| |[[http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/drones-fine-lost-horseback-riders-trails-in-myakka-city|Drones fine lost horseback riders trails in Myakka City ]] - It's the first time Manatee deputies have used their drone and utilized the Unmanned Aircraft Systems team for a search and rescue.| | |[[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://www.zdnet.com/article/hows-my-flying-ar-license-plates-for-drones-let-bystanders-id-pesky-pilots/|How's my flying? AR "license plates" for drones let bystanders ID pesky pilots ]] - People on the ground should be able to identify commercial drones quickly and easily to know who's flying overhead.| | |[[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.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://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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| |[[https://www.cio.com.au/article/656873/casa-consults-ahead-mandatory-drone-registration-scheme/|CASA consults ahead of mandatory drone registration scheme ]] - The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking views from the drone pilot community on its proposed remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) registration scheme. CASA intends to introduce mandatory RPA pilot registration and accreditation from July this year, but is first consulting with the community “to ensure the rules will work in practice as they are intended,” it said.| | |[[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://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/400-drones-detected-over-secret-site-says-counter-drone-company-20190111-p50qwy.html|400 drones detected over secret site says counter-drone company]] - A Queensland company which has installed counter-drone security at a critical infrastructure site with a restricted airspace in Australia says it has detected 400 drones in just six months.| | |[[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://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.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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| |[[https://www.eturbonews.com/243842/faa-atlanta-is-a-no-drone-zone-during-super-bowl-liii|Video - Atlanta is a "No Drone Zone" during Super Bowl LIII]]| | |
