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| |[[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://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/community/apple_valley/apple-valley-high-school-hosts-first-drone-racing-tourney/article_8cf1d758-7cdf-11e9-8bab-975bd9faf78e.html|Apple Valley High School hosts first drone racing tourney ]] - Before this year, Apple Valley High School sophomore Devin Martin had no prior experience working with drones.| |
| |[[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://www.thepilot.com/news/nc-dot-reminds-drone-pilots-to-fly-safe-and-legal/article_f9d6de28-7cc0-11e9-bacd-e76f4054db9e.html|NC-DOT Reminds Drone Pilots to Fly Safe and Legal this Summer]] - Around 30,000 North Carolinians now own and operate drones for personal and recreational use. As this number grows, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding drone pilots to follow safety precautions because drones can be dangerous to others if they are not operated properly.| |
| |[[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.defensenews.com/air/2019/05/22/under-skyborg-program-f-35-and-f-15ex-jets-could-control-drone-sidekicks/|Under Skyborg program, F-35 and F-15EX jets could control drone sidekicks]] - Robotic jets could fly alongside the F-15EX and F-35 as soon as five years from now.| |
| |[[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://www.cultofmac.com/626042/finally-a-simple-photo-editor-focused-on-drone-aerial-photography-deals/|Finally, a MAC simple photo editor focused on drone aerial photography ]] - AirMagic Aerial Photo Editor is a brand new, first-of-its-kind simple photo editor tailored specifically to the needs of shooting drone video and still images. Right now, you can also get it at over half off the retail price, just $14.99 with this limited time promo code: WEEKEND25.| |
| |[[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.komando.com/happening-now/568173/read-this-if-you-have-a-chinese-built-drone-dhs-sounds-alarms|Chinese drones spying on users ]] - Despite their popularity in both consumer and professional fields, drones have recently fallen under scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The government has noticed concerning patterns of data use coming from Chinese-made drones -- and they're sounding the alarms for American drone owners to take a closer look at their favorite aerial robots.| |
| |[[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.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-48352513|Drone flown 'within 150ft' of passenger jet off Essex coast ]] - The captain of the EMB170 spotted the "dark" drone while 29 miles (46km) east of Southend on 24 March.| |
| |[[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://yesweekly.com/meals-from-above-drone-delivery-coming-to-north-carolina/|Meals from above: Drone delivery coming to North Carolina ]] - A 50-year-old Triad aviation company, an Israeli start-up and the North Carolina Department of Transportation are preparing to test a program to deliver meals by drone.| |
| |[[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.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a27547136/us-army-drones-black-hornet/|The U.S. Army Is Putting Tiny 'Black Hornet' Drones in the Hands of Troops]] - The Black Hornet personal reconnaissance system can fly for 25 minutes and see at night.| |
| |[[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://start.att.net/news/read/category/news/article/newsweek-trump_administration_appoints_drone_company_ceo_to-rnewsweek|Trump Administration Appoints Drone Company CEO to Lead Policy Committee ]] - “Enough is enough. Chao is allowing corporations to run roughshod over American safety,” said Lizzy Price, spokesperson for Restore Public Trust.| |
| |[[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://fox13now.com/2019/05/20/679583/|The future of transportation: more drones, and maybe even hoverbikes ]] - PARK CITY, Utah -- Transportation executives from all over the country are meeting in Park City this week for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials conference. At the conference, officials will study the future of drone technology.| |
| |[[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://www.kark.com/news/local-news/drones-help-conway-code-enforcement/2015063166|Drones help Conway code enforcement]] - The city says it will only use the drone in extreme situations where they cannot access the property or need to get a larger view.| |
| |[[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://newatlas.com/drone-fstar-robotic-car-israel/59764/|Drone uses swiveling propellor arms to become a robotic car when it hits the ground]] - We've seen a few impressive drones now that can adapt themselves to different modes of transport. Equally so is a new quadcopter developed at Israel's Ben-Gurion University, which flies like a regular quadcopter but turns its propellor arms into wheels to keep moving once it hits the ground. | |
| |[[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.metro.news/where-families-dare/1565178/|Drone captures trio inching along 300ft-high path branded scariest in UK ]] - IT’S a family day out that offers spectacular views — if you have nerves of steel. The jaw-dropping images of a man and two girls clinging on to each other as they inched along Britain’s scariest footpath, inches from a dizzying 300ft drop, was caught by a drone. | |
| |[[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://www.cbs19news.com/content/news/Castle-Hill-Drone-Race-helps-raise-money-for-Computers-4-Kids-510144061.html|Castle Hill Drone Race helps raise money for Computers4Kids]] - The proceeds from a drone race in Albemarle County went toward helping a local youth mentoring program.| |
| |[[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.| | |[[https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Your-internet-may-be-delivered-by-a-drone-someday-13856692.php|Your internet may be delivered by a drone someday soon ]] - A rendering shows the Hawk30, a drone developed by a joint venture of AeroVironment and SoftBank. It has a wingspan of 256 feet and 10 propellers, and can provide internet coverage for a radius of 124 miles.| |
| |[[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://dronebelow.com/2019/05/18/scientists-develop-drone-tech-to-study-san-francisco-bay/|Scientists Develop Drone Tech to Study San Francisco Bay ]] - Environmental scientists can estimate the health of rivers, bays, wetlands and other waterways by studying the flow of sediments suspended in the water, and from the mud that forms when these sediments settle to the bottom. Drones are now enabling this study.| |
| |[[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://www.click2houston.com/news/politics/drone-causes-lockdown-at-us-embassy-in-baghdad|Drone causes lockdown at US Embassy in Baghdad]] - The US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, was put on a security lockdown Thursday after an unidentified drone was detected nearby.| |
| |[[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://dronebelow.com/2019/05/18/nasa-to-demo-drone-traffic-management-testing/|NASA to Demo Drone Traffic Management Testing ]] - NASA reaches final stage of testing its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management platform for drone traffic integration and management.| |
| |[[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.”| | |[[https://cbsaustin.com/news/videos/afd-releases-drone-video-of-swiftwater-rescue-training-at-tom-miller-dam|AFD releases drone video of swiftwater rescue training at Tom Miller Dam]] - Battalion Chief Randell Nations captured the training using a drone. The Special Operations' Crews, a team from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, and San Antonio Fire Department all participated in the training.| |
| |[[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://www.wthitv.com/content/video/510048032.html|Police use drone to watch over area as parents pick up kids after 'safety concerns' at Martinsville]] - martinsville elementary and junior senior high schools said dismissal was delayed "due to a safety concern." the clark county sheriff's office said it came after police received information that put them on high-alert. they have not said what caused the alert. officers walked the wooded areas near the schools to clear any potential issues. they also used a drone for over the area to monitor the threat.. and keep officers safe. the drone was still in place while parents picked up their kids from school.| |
| |[[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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| |[[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://thewest.com.au/business/infrastructure/drone-causes-blackout-in-kingsley-after-bringing-down-powerlines-ng-b881207191z|Drone causes blackout in Kingsley after bringing down powerlines ]] - A drone has been blamed for wiping out power to around 3000 Western Power customers on Tuesday night after it crashed into powerlines in Kingsley.| |
| |[[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://techcrunch.com/2019/05/17/ziplines-new-190-million-funding-means-its-the-newest-billion-dollar-contender-in-the-game-of-drones/|Zipline’s $190 million funding means it’s the newest billion dollar contender in the game of drones]] - With a valuation of over $1 billion and $190 million in new financing, Zipline has become the latest contender to be the leader in the game of drones. The competition to be a leading vendor of delivery drone services is fierce, but Zipline has already built its billion-dollar business selling its hardware and services| |
| |[[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.”| | |[[https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/jessecm2205/video/220676dfc33a42955d4a52db6b0fe633&ct=ga&cd=CAAYATIaZGE0YWE0ZTM0ZTU1OTMzNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE5hqHbrROicO3KJNPJfLA5-GlCbA|Wildlife photographer Alex Kydd captured this amazing footage of a shark feeding frenzy at Ning.]] - Wildlife photographer Alex Kydd captured this amazing footage of a shark feeding frenzy at Ning.| |
| | |[[https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/drones-killing-birds-what-can-be-done,12719|Drones killing birds: What can be done? ]] - The lack of regulation around drones has caused the death of countless and precious birds, writes Dr Peter Fisher.| |
| | |[[http://www.maritimeherald.com/2019/mesmerizing-moment-caught-by-drone-of-hundreds-of-bat-rays-off-the-coast-of-australia-video/|Mesmerizing Moment Caught By Drone Of Hundreds Of Bat Rays Off The Coast Of Australia]] - In a video filmed using a drone shows a formation of rays off the coast of Australia. The beautiful footage filmed Thursday shows hundreds of bat rays swimming in the crystal clear waters of Bondi Beach, reports Reuters.| |
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| ===== Videos ===== | ===== Videos ===== |
| |[[https://www.wetalkuav.com/drones-one-minute-video/|What it's Like Being a Drone Owner - With Memes ]]| | |[[https://www.ky3.com/content/news/DRONE-VIDEO-See-the-fast-rising-Finley-River-in-Ozark-Mo-510246801.html|DRONE VIDEO: See the fast-rising Finley River in Ozark, Mo.]]| |
| |[[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.whas11.com/video/news/local/drone-video-construction-crews-work-to-repair-i-265-sinkhole/417-397541e0-3276-4dbb-8cb6-44402146c0e8|DRONE VIDEO: Construction crews work to repair I-265 sinkhole ]]| |
| |[[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.nbclosangeles.com/on-air/as-seen-on/LA-Trash-Pile-Ceres-Avenue_Los-Angeles-510182542.html|Watch: The View From Above LA's Most Notorious Trash Pile ]]| |
| |[[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.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-martin-tower-every-angle-20190519-5xgcyyebw5cw7hg6ekj74ctsue-story.html| Martin Tower implosion: Watch how it looked from every angle ]]| |
| |[[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 ]]| | |
| |[[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]]| | |
