Drone Credited with Uniting a Missing Dog with Her Owner
When law enforcement agencies conduct a search and rescue operation with a drone, it’s typically a missing person they’re looking for. But this past September, the police in Fremont County,…
Which Industry Relies Most Heavily on Drones? The Answer May Surprise You
Which industry relies most heavily on drones? The answer may surprise you. Many observers might pick agriculture – and there’s good reason for thinking so. The drone market in agriculture…
Marine Biologists Turn To Drones to Identify Pregnant Dolphins
Marine biologists in Scotland have found an innovative way to determine whether the bottlenosed dolphins they’re studying are pregnant: They’re collecting photogrammetric images of the dolphin females’ developing bodies using…
China’s Latest Drone Expeditions to the Antarctic Are Raising Eyebrows
China has been flaunting its leadership in every drone niche imaginable – from fire fighting to space travel. And now the world’s dominant drone manufacturer and exporter is surging ahead…
From Aerial Surveying to Crop Harvesting: The Expanding Role of Drones in Farm Management
It’s well-known that unmanned aerial aircraft are playing increasingly important roles in farm management. Drones are conducting aerial mapping surveys to establish more precise land boundaries and to assess disease…
A New Drone Mission: Underwater Search and Rescue
A growing number of public safety organizations are turning to drones to enhance their search-and-rescue (SAR) operations. Helicopters and road vehicles may not be able to access remote and inaccessible…
Foreign Drone Flying in Asia: Obstacles and Opportunities
Asia is one of the world’s fastest growing regions for drone development. Yet, paradoxically, a large number of Asian countries still impose tight restrictions on drone flying, especially by foreigners.…
Drones in Africa: Saving Lives and Promoting National Development
The African continent is not considered a major center of drone industry activity – and for good reason. Several countries, including Algeria and Morocco, have gone so far as to…
Thanks to Zipline, Patients Get Medicine Delivered By Drone
Zipline, the world leading drone delivery service, has just announced a partnership with Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City Utah to deliver prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to hospital patients via…
Package Delivery Drones Are Coming to a Backyard Near You
Amazon’s first package delivery drones are about to achieve liftoff – literally. The company announced this week that its latest drone model, the MK27-2, specifically designed for package delivery,…