Tag: Drones
India Permits to Fly Drones to Combat Locust Attack
After the hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, things could not have been worse for India as herds of migrating grasshoppers, commonly known as locusts,...
Australian Animal Rescuers Using Drones with Thermal Cameras to Save Wildlife
Since the evolution of drones, they have been used to carry out many important tasks. They have aided projects like planting trees in large...
FAA Allowing Drones to Deliver PPE Kits and Medical Supplies to US Hospitals
We have seen the use of drones for many significant tasks like inspecting metro tunnels and disinfecting large areas. However, the Federal Aviation Administration...
SpiceJet to Start Drone Trials for Cargo Deliveries
SpiceJet's cargo delivery service SpiceXpress has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct drone trials. The company aims to...
Cyprus Man Using a Drone to Walk His Dog Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
With the emergence of drones in the world, they have been used for several purposes. We have seen the use of drones to plant...
Japan Is Flying Drones Underground for Metro Tunnel Inspection
While China is using drones to maintain traffic law and order in the country, Japan is flying drones beneath the ground to inspect far-fetched...
This Drone Can Be Used as a Handheld Camera
PowerVision showcased its latest drone, the PowerEgg X a couple of days back at CES 2020. PowerEgg X serves two purposes - it can...
This Project Aims to Plant a Billion Trees by 2028 Using Drones
There is no doubt that we need more trees to make life sustainable on the planet. If the changing climate and worsening air quality...
Mysterious Drones Spotted in Colorado and Nebraska; Sources Unknown
A group of drones was reportedly been spotted in the sky at night last week in Colorado and Nebraska that made the residents anxious...
This Methanol-Powered Drone Could Fly for a Straight 12 Hours
Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a methanol-powered battery that could help a drone fly as long as 12 hours. To put that in perspective,...
Bionic Bird Is a Lightweight Drone That Can Be Controlled from Your Smartphone
Have you ever wanted a cool-looking drone that is compact enough to fit inside your backpack? Check out Bionic Bird, a drone that is...
Drones Are Now Used for Inspecting Car Breakdowns
What would you usually do when you get stranded in the middle of a highway because your car broke down all of a sudden?...
Chinese Traffic Police Uses Drones for Maintaining Law and Order
China has always been a leader in implementing cutting-edge technologies in law and enforcement, a department that usually has slow exposure to technology in...
Amazon Will Soon Start Using Drones to Deliver Packages in Just 30 Minutes
Upping the ante for its rivals, Amazon on Wednesday unveiled its latest and Next-Gen Prime Air drone that can fly up to 24 km...
Zomato Targets Food Deliveries via Drones With TechEagle Acquisition
With an aim to deliver food via drones in India, online ordering app Zomato on Wednesday announced it has acquired a Lucknow-based startup TechEagle...
Indian Government Plans to Use Drones for Transporting Organs, Medical Supplies
India could soon see the use of drones for transporting organs and other emergency medical supplies between hospitals under the new policy for remotely...
Google Wing Drone Deliveries to Start in Australia Next Year
Australia is set to become "the most advanced country in the world" in drone delivery when the first commercial service starts operations in 2019.
Wing,...
Sundar Pichai Meets Pentagon over Controversial AI Drone Project
Facing President Donald Trump administration's ire over its censored Chine Search engine project, Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Pentagon officials during his trip to...
China Is Using New Bird Drones To Track Its Citizens
China is fast adopting new technologies to fight crime and monitor its citizen's movements. The country already makes use of facial recognition to nab criminals,...
This Robotic Dragon Can Change Its Shape While Flying
In spite of varying descriptions in different cultures - and different adaptations in pop culture, dragons are among the fiercest and the most proficient...