The drone was deployed after a cook stationed at the base camp spotted Rick Allen’s rucksack after he had fallen from an ice cliff
A drone assisted in spotting a British climber known throughout the world after he had been presumed dead in the highest mountain ranges, Himalayas.
A new project in Malawi is geared to fight against one of Africa’s most ravaging diseases, using a subtle blend of sophisticated and simple “bucket and spade” science
The drone creates plenty of noise and mayhem as it gets elevated into the air to capture aerial images of the reservoir underneath. The visuals and sound generated by this astounding piece of technology stirs up the curiosity among the local inhabitants as they travel in and around the town of Kasungu in central Malawi. In only a few moments, a small crowd of people looking intrigued by this compact sized beast is formed.
It is likely that the US Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice get authorized to shoot down drones. A proposed bill presented on September 22, 2018 seeks to give the Department of Homeland Security the authority to monitor, disrupt, control and detain or confiscate any drone that is considered by the agency a threat without requirement of a warrant or undergoing due process of law.
This is part of a larger bill called H.R. 302 to grant authorization to the Federal Aviation Administration. The House is likely to vote on the measure on Wednesday with a Senate vote probable this week according to a report by Bloomberg.
Read More »Proposed Bill Seeks to Grant Authority to Shoot Down Drones
The Drones Around Hurricane came with torrential rainfall and inundated vast swathes of land, drones were seen as part of disaster relief efforts as well as post storm relief efforts.
Read More »Stuff You Should Know About Flying Drones Around Hurricane Florence
One of our dedicated readers asked us if drones could really be used for wildlife population estimates. Here is a detailed question:
I am in the middle of conducting population estimates in the Texas Hill Country with focus on white-tailed deer and horned lizards. Can you please share with me a drone capable of carrying out autonomous flights and capturing infrared aerial imagery?
Read More »Did you know drones could be used for wildlife population estimates?
Without requisite permission, drone flights above a crowd of people, during the night or beyond line of sight is not legitimate in the US.
But there is a particular scenario that has been able to garner tons of waivers of late.
Read More »Why Drone Enterprises Are Getting Part 107 Waivers?
