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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://timesofsandiego.com/education/2019/02/06/free-drone-pilot-training-at-grossmont-college-classes-start-in-march/|Free Drone-Pilot Training at Grossmont College; Classes Start in March ]] - Grossmont College is offering a comprehensive training program that can transform amateurs into licensed commercial drone pilots in three months.| | |[[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://detroit.cbslocal.com/2019/02/06/the-drone-science-company-sharing-tools-and-tech-with-detroits-future-scientists/|The Drone Science Company: Sharing Tools and Tech With Detroit’s Future Scientists ]] - "We Felt Like Innovation Would Be The Next Opportunity For Young People In The City Of Detroit"| | |[[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.| |
| |[[http://www.kansan.com/news/aerospace-engineering-faculty-students-create-drone-to-detect-wildfires/article_f866c2dc-28bb-11e9-8e46-6ffa9a9dbb58.html|Aerospace engineering faculty, students create drone to detect wildfires]] - With wildfires spanning across the western United States, Haiyang Chao, associate professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Kansas, and his students have received a grant to create a new unmanned aircraft system, commonly referred to as a drone or UAS, allowing improvements in tracking fire line and direction.| | |[[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.rotorandwing.com/2019/02/05/dhs-planning-drone-mitigation-tracking-evaluations-later-year/|DHS Planning Drone Mitigation and Tracking Evaluations Later This Year ]] - The Department of Homeland Security will evaluate systems later this year to detect, track, identify, or defeat drones flying where they don’t belong.| | |[[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://dronebelow.com/2019/02/06/skeyetech-receive-first-european-approval-for-fully-autonomous-drone-flights/|Skeyetech Receive First European Approval for Fully Autonomous Drone Flights ]] - In a first and a historic milestone for the civilian professional drone in Europe the Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) which regulates drones uses in France, has approved a fully-automated drone with no pilot, paving the way to new applications.| | |[[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.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/investigations/drone-avenger-local-man-uses-drone-to-expose-illegal-dump-sites-across-cleveland|'Drone Avenger': Local man uses drone to expose illegal dump sites across Cleveland]] - A local Cleveland homeowner, a self-proclaimed "Drone Avenger," is helping expose and clean up illegal dump sites throughout the city.| | |[[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://dronedj.com/2019/02/05/dji-dorm-project-global-drone-domination/|DJI: From dorm project to global drone domination ]] - DJI went from a dorm project to global drone domination in a very short time. The Shenzhen-based company generated total sales of 2.7 billion USD in 2017.| | |[[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://dronebelow.com/2019/02/06/drone-delivery-canada-launches-operations-center-in-vaughan-ontario-canada/|Drone Delivery Canada Launches Operations Center in Vaughan, Ontario Canada ]] - Drone Delivery Canada has announced that it will be launching its commercial operations in a 16,000 square foot facility located in Vaughan, Ontario Canada as commercial operations commence in 2019.| | |[[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.| |
| |[[http://www.govtech.com/fs/infrastructure/Florida-Appraiser-Uses-Drones-to-Keep-Up-with-Rapid-Growth.html|Florida Appraiser Uses Drones to Keep Up with Rapid Growth]] - St. Johns County property appraisers have turned to unmanned aerial vehicles to streamline the assessment and permitting process in one of the nation’s fastest developing areas.| | |[[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.| |
| |[[https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/intel-breaks-its-own-record-super-bowl-drone-light-show|Intel breaks its own record in Super Bowl drone light show ]] - Intel isn’t disclosing exactly how it was able to participate in a glitzy half-time show live during the Super Bowl—complete with floating lanterns forming the words “ONE” and “LOVE”—but it did reveal that it used 150 enhanced Intel Shooting Star drones to pull it off, choreographed to the music of Maroon 5.| | |[[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://www.cio.com.au/article/657054/data61-spin-out-launches-lidar-mapping-autonomous-drone-payload-product/|Data61 spin-out launches LIDAR-mapping autonomous drone payload product ]] - Emesent's Hovermap allows drones to fly safely in GPS-denied environments| | |[[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.bangkokpost.com/news/special-reports/1623238/the-skys-the-limit|The sky's the limit ]] - Despite her title as the world's youngest female drone champion, Wanraya Wannapong doesn't like being in the spotlight. Even with all eyes and cameras on her as she mounts the winning podium holding first prize, she keeps her poker face.| | |[[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://dronebelow.com/2019/02/04/Drones_Pollution_Bangkok/|Drones Help Tackle Pollution Problem in Bangkok ]] - Five drones were used for dust reduction at Lan Khon Muang, in front of City Hall, on Thursday. The number would be increased and the operation widened, the governor said, “Each drone could carry 5-10 litres of water and could be flown over a two-square-kilometre area for 15-20 minutes on one charge. Drones will spray only clean water into the air, with the Bangkok Fire and Rescue department supervising the operation.’’| | |[[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.blackpressusa.com/cosbys-publicist-blames-national-enquirer-for-drone/|Cosby's Publicist Blames National Enquirer for Drone ]] - Cosby’s spokesman Andrew Wyatt told NNPA Newswire that Cosby was walking across the yard for his daily exercise and prison officials were also escorting the blind comedian to his new quarters, in a veteran’s wing of the new prison, when the drone was spotted.| | |[[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://www.suasnews.com/2019/02/flymotion-releases-first-mobile-drone-command-trailer/|FLYMOTION releases first Mobile Drone Command Trailer ]] - FLYMOTION, a leading provider of unmanned systems, innovative technology solutions and system integration is proud to introduce our newest Mobile Drone Command Trailer built in partnership with E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, made its debut at Fire Rescue East Conference and Trade Show in Daytona Beach, Fla.| | |[[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.| |
| |[[http://www.intellinews.com/iran-s-latest-homemade-drone-resembles-orange-whale-and-won-t-be-winning-any-stealth-technology-awards-155689/|Iran’s latest homemade drone resembles orange whale]] - Iran’s latest homemade drone resembles an orange whale… and won’t be applauded for its stealth. Experts knock it as modified 1948 US jet trainer.| | |[[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.| |
| |[[http://www.fox7austin.com/news/local-news/murder-suspect-arrested-deputies-found-him-with-a-drone|Murder suspect arrested, deputies found him with a drone - Story ]] - A suspect was arrested and charged with a murder in Bartlett. The suspect was found with the WCSO Drone and surrendered to deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office after 5 a.m. on...| | |[[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.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2019-02-02/six-drones-confiscated-in-atlanta-ahead-of-super-bowl|Six Drones Confiscated in Atlanta Ahead of Super Bowl ]] - Authorities in Atlanta have confiscated six drones that violated a temporary order not to fly the devices in the area ahead of the NFL's Super Bowl on Sunday, federal officials said.| | |
| |[[https://www.biznisafrica.com/drone-technology-will-revolutionise-the-human-experience/|Drone technology will revolutionise the human experience]] - The technology to implement sophisticated drones is already available, but just like in the days when the internet had just appeared, it is taking some time for the general public and the government to embrace these ideas. But as soon as they do, it will be like a chain explosion that will result in a meaningful invasion of drones in almost all, if not all, aspects of our lives. It is almost safe to state that, “In the near future, everyone will have some drone extension of themselves somewhere.”| | |
| |[[http://filmthreat.com/reviews/the-drone/|The Drone Movie Review]] - Truth be told, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Rubin gives us something that would have fit perfectly on the Empire International Pictures or Full Moon Features rosters 30 years ago. There’s a ridiculous premise, corny dialog, and a cheesy soundtrack clearly evoking the orchestral synth of Richard Band’s seminal scores. Remember when you could rent some crappy Charles Band movie from the local video rental shop and invite some friends over for pizza and beer? This is one of those.| | |
| |[[https://county3.news/2019/02/01/forest-service-guidelines-for-drone-usage-in-the-bighorns/|Forest Service Guidelines for Drone Usage in the Bighorns ]] - The National Forest Service is more lax than many other entities when it comes to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). In most cases, they defer to the FAA standard and have recently issued the following new guidelines for hobbyists to follow:| | |
| |[[http://www.hitachi.eu/en/social-innovation-stories/technology/drones-are-reaching-new-heights-fight-against-climate-change|Drones are reaching new heights in the fight against climate change ]] - Drone technology, primarily associated with film making or the military, is now being used in novel ways to combat man made climate change.| | |
| |[[https://www.unitedrentals.com/project-uptime/technology/day-life-construction-drone-pilot-0#/|A Day in the Life of a Construction Drone Pilot ]] - No two days are the same when you’re flying an eye in the sky. When Colin Romberger was a young man, he dreamed of becoming a pilot or skydiving instructor so he could navigate the skies and provide a bird’s eye view of the world below. | | |
| |[[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-47147284|Man jailed over HMP Liverpool drone drug-drop attempt ]] - Anthony Cheeney crashed a drone carrying drugs and phones as he tried to fly it into HMP Liverpool.| | |
| |[[https://www.commercialdroneprofessional.com/video-uavs-enter-the-guinness-world-record-books/|VIDEO: UAVs enter the Guinness World Record books]] - A drone show put on by the Dubai Police Academy achieved the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive formations created by UAVs same set.| | |
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| ===== Australia Drone News ====== | |
| |[[https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12201588| Police slam 'extremely dangerous' drone flying near Tasman fire zone ]] - Drones can hamper helicopters fighting the 1900-hectare inferno.| | |
| |[[https://stockhead.com.au/tech/droneshield-can-now-sell-its-drone-killing-technology-to-nato-countries/|DroneShield can now sell its drone-killing technology to NATO countries ]] - DroneShield can now sell its drone-killing technology to NATO countries| | |
| |[[https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/drone-video-shows-surging-river-in-townsville-as-flash-floods-continue/video/e521862b3a08eadd9451ac9806a897e7?nk=73043427bfaf42ca37942a36e4dfbf2c-1549553471|Drone Video Shows Surging River in Townsville as Flash Floods Continue]] - A flood warning for the Black River, in Townsville, Queensland, remained in place on Saturday, February 2. The region continued to battle floods brought on by monsoon weather. Water levels in the river rose to around 3.5 metres on Saturday, the Bureau of Meteorology reported. “Stream levels along the Black River and Bluewater Creek are currently steady and remain below the minor flood level, the BoM said in a statement. “Fast renewed rises are expected if heavy rainfall moves back into the catchment areas.”| | |
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| ===== Videos ===== | ===== Videos ===== |
| |[[https://www.wetalkuav.com/drones-one-minute-video/|What it's Like Being a Drone Owner - With Memes ]]| | |[[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.burnham-on-sea.com/news/stunning-drone-video-gives-birds-eye-view-of-burnham-on-sea-in-the-snow/|Stunning drone video gives a birds-eye view of Burnham-On-Sea in the snow]]| | |[[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.aol.co.uk/news/2019/02/07/drone-footage-shows-extent-of-ocado-warehouse-blaze/?guccounter=1|Drone footage shows extent of Ocado warehouse blaze ]]| | |[[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://www.golocalprov.com/news/exclusive-drone-footage-show-decay-of-superman-building-is-it-safe|EXCLUSIVE: Drone Footage Shows Superman Building’s Exterior Decay — Is It Safe?]]| | |[[https://www.kxnet.com/news/bismarck-news/watch-drone-video-of-apple-creek-flooding/1890492073|WATCH: Drone video of Apple Creek flooding]]| |
| |[[https://www.diyphotography.net/four-reasons-why-its-nearly-impossible-to-fly-a-drone-in-new-york-city/|Four reasons why it's nearly impossible to fly a drone in New York City ]]| | |[[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 ]]| |
| |[[http://www.row2k.com/features/2605/Ergs-Don-t-Fly--The-Story-of-the-Mountain-Top-Rowing-Video/|Ergs Don't Fly: The Story of the Mountain Top Rowing Video ]]| | |
| |[[https://metro.co.uk/video/drone-captures-church-spire-piercing-radiation-fog-covering-village-1856666/|Video: Drone captures church spire piercing 'radiation fog' covering village]]| | |
