The US Navy’s Nomad Drone
The United States Navy is coming up with innovative ways to use drone technology. One of the simplest ways for the Navy to defend themselves against incoming missiles is to…
Automatic Drones Could Search For Lost Hikers
When hikers get lost in a forested area, finding them can be a complex and difficult process. This is because search and rescue teams normally deploy helicopters or drones to…
Chula Vista Police Department Using Drones For 911 Calls
In the city of Chula Vista, California, drones are now being used to respond to 911 calls by it’s residents. The Chula Vista PD began using aerial drones in an…
New Insect Sized Drones
An innovate team of engineers from the University of Washington have figured out a way to make bug-size drones, consequently paving the way for the first wireless version called…
Tests Reveal That Even Small Drones Can Damage Planes
A recent test performed at the Impact Physics Lab at the University of Dayton Research Institute in Florida showed that even small drones, such as the popular DJI Phantom can…
Scientists Using Drones to Monitor Endangered Orca Whales
Aerial photos taken by drones are helping scientists track the health and movement of Southern Resident orcas. The research program began back in 2008. This year has been the most…
Researchers Developing Insect Inspired System for Flying Drones
Flying insects are quite good at maneuvering through tight spots, but they often run into obstacles especially windows. As unique as insects are, there is hardly any space on their…
Utility Company Uses Drones for Power Line Inspections
Eversource is a utility company that provides electricity to over 1.2 million customers in about 149 cities and towns in Northwest America. They have recently begun using drones to…
Drones to be Used to Eradicate Coca Plants in Colombia
According to the US assessment in June 2018, coca cultivation increased in Colombia the past year. In 2017, Coca cultivation expanded for a fourth consecutive year in Colombia, this time…
Smart Phone Drone
Guy adds propellers to his phone to create a flying camera drone
