De-Mining the World’s Battlefields with Drones
Land mines are one of the scourges of modern warfare. Under international law, parties are supposed to lay their mines in an orderly fashion and to mark and keep track…
Taiwan Enters into the World of Counter-Drones
Taiwan’s government has just announced plans to develop its first comprehensive counter-drone system to defend itself against possible intrusions and spying by China. The decision, announced in late August, came…
How Fast is the Drone Market Really Growing?
Everyone knows that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of every kind are proliferating rapidly, and sales are booming, but how fast is the global drone market actually growing? No two market…
To Move Goods and People, Transport Drones Will Need Investments in Basic Infrastructure
Air taxis and delivery drones are widely considered next-generation technology in the development of the burgeoning drone industry. While most commentators have drawn attention to a host of thorny regulatory…
Drones Are Quietly Assuming a Starring Role in Hollywood
Once upon a time – that is, less than a decade ago – few Hollywood cinematographers were aware of the prospective advantages of deploying drones in a major film-making role.…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Noise Pollution: How Serious is the Problem?
Industrial society depends on the introduction of new technology to meet business and consumer needs more efficiently. But every new technology contains a downside or two. In the case of…
Drones and Search-and-Rescue Operations (SAR)
Drones are used for a variety of purposes in a wide range of industries – from construction and mining to farming and traffic management. In most of these cases, the…
Beyond Photography: Drones Can Clean and Sparkle, Too!
Falls from scaffolds, lifts and ladders are the nation’s leading source of workplace fatalities, about 5,000 annually. Many of them are construction workers; others are window washers that work on…
Chula Vista’s Police Department Has Become a Drone Industry Pioneer
Most drone innovation is associated with private businesses, especially small start-ups. But in some cases a local government agency takes the lead. Take the case of the Chula Vista (California)…
With “Drone in a Box,” UAVs Become Fully Autonomous
Imagine if your drone never needed to be piloted remotely or carted to a charging station or storage locker. Once fully programmed, it flew all of its missions on…