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news | Jun 05, 2019 | Tech & Security | 311

From the outset, drones have been used for filming and entertainment, but who’s to say that they can’t be applied to more serious situations? Autonomous flying machines have a bright future in search operations, and it was recently proposed to use them to build sanctuaries in areas struck by disaster.

DJI Storm - the king of drones

news | Jun 05, 2019 | Gadgets | 820

DJI has recently released a new cinematic multicopter. The event was not highlighted by the media, because it is impossible to buy the device: it is only rented out, as the drone comes with a service team and a truck carrying additional equipment.

Tiny racing drone built in the Netherlands

news | Jun 03, 2019 | Gadgets | 392

How small can a drone get? A team of Dutch scientists tried to find the answer to this question. The device created by the researchers is not only small in dimensions, but can also work in a fully autonomous mode.

Heron: a Canadian marine drone

news | May 27, 2019 | Gadgets | 1261

Canadian company Clearpath Robotics presented their latest invention: the Heron marine multicopter, which is the logical extension of Kingfisher, the company’s previous marine drone.

DJI drones to be equipped with aircraft detectors

news | May 27, 2019 | Tech & Security | 359

Drone manufacturers are currently hard at work developing mechanisms that will prevent air accidents. Chinese company DJI is no exception: their latest plan is to install special safety detectors onto their devices.

The U.S. military is stockpiling drones for infantry

news | May 25, 2019 | Tech & Security | 397

The U.S. Army is actively equipping its infantry with Black Hornet UAVs to help soldiers inspect an area while remaining invisible to the enemy.

DroneBullet: the drone that kills other drones

news | May 08, 2019 | Tech & Security | 532

Military budgets of most leading countries already include expenses on building drone fighting machines. There are many ways to disarm them. But what better way to fight a drone than with another drone?

Drones Learn to See Aircraft

news | May 03, 2019 | Tech & Security | 1 | 346

Iris Automation has developed an automated course correction system for drones. It will enable safe use of UAVs at high altitudes facilitating their implementation and expanding their scope of application.

Drone makes first kidney transplant delivery

news | May 02, 2019 | Med & Bio | 1 | 347

Scientists from the University of Maryland have transported a human kidney using a drone, followed by successful transplantation into a critically ill patient. This is the first such case in history.

Swiss Air Rescue Drones To Help Find Missing People

news | Apr 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 389

Drones can perform a variety of tasks from tending agricultural lands to military operations. Rega is a Swiss organization dedicated to saving missing people. Its representatives have recently announced that they would be using Swiss Air Rescue UAVs for their missions.

Rhaegal Cargo Drones Ready to Take off

news | Apr 02, 2019 | Gadgets | 502

Drones are one of the most promising inventions of the 21st century, which can be used for a variety of purposes. Many people are waiting for the time when delivery services start using unmanned aerial vehicles, which seems to be coming soon.

Drones to help mankind colonise Mars

news | Mar 30, 2019 | Science & Education | 458

Using the Martian cavities to house colonisers’ first bases is one of the most popular concepts today. This is where drones come into play to help mapping the intricate alien mazes on the far-off planet.

UDrone: the quadcopter you control with your mind

news | Mar 11, 2019 | Business & Startups | 561

It’s a new century, which means a brand-new vision for everything. UDrone is a startup that aims to rethink the way we control autonomous aircraft.

Leonardo: A bird-like robot

news | Feb 14, 2019 | Gadgets | 410

Leonardo is a case when wildlife inspired robotics. We wrote about an insect robot in one of our previous materials but this time, we will talk about a bird robot. Birds have quite delicate and gangly legs....

General Atomics to Teach UK Drones to Prevent Collisions

news | Jan 28, 2019 | Gadgets | 446

The American company will equip the United Kingdom’s aircraft with state-of-the-art electronics expanding the scope of their use for military and civilian purposes.\n

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The Most Disappointing Games of the First Half of 2024

articles | Jul 29, 2024 | Business & Startups | 84

In the six months since the start of 2024, a lot of games have been released in that period and while, more are promised to be released in the autumn and winter, we can draw some conclusions even now.

French Scientists Create Glass That Helps You Save on Air Conditioning.

news | Apr 09, 2024 | Business & Startups | 219

That will be particularly useful in countries with warm climates.