Acoustic awareness system could open the floodgates for drone delivery

It seems inevitable at this point: our urban skies will soon teem with all manner of multicopter aircraft, from small logistics and delivery drones all the way up to eVTOL air taxis and minibuses. This will bring a lot of positives, including speed, co… Continue reading Acoustic awareness system could open the floodgates for drone delivery

NTT Docomo balloon drone gets around using ultrasonic propulsion

As handy as multicopter drones are, the endlessly spinning blades are noisy, energy-intensive and potentially dangerous. Balloons could be a good alternative to do at least a few jobs other drones can do – namely, shoot video and look cool – and now Ja… Continue reading NTT Docomo balloon drone gets around using ultrasonic propulsion

Osprey NPS lets drones perform direct-contact power line inspections

Live power lines are traditionally inspected by workers who have to climb poles, stand in bucket lifts, or ride in helicopters. A new system promises to make such inspections quicker, easier and safer, by allowing a drone to do the job.Continue Reading… Continue reading Osprey NPS lets drones perform direct-contact power line inspections

DroneShield's latest jamming gun takes down nearby targets with a single hand

The DroneGun MkIII will work on drones within a 500-m (0.3-mi) range

DroneShield has again expanded its lineup of weaponry built to disable unmanned aircraft, this time taking aim at targets a little closer to home. The newly announced DroneGun MkIII uses the same frequency-jamming tactics as the company’s other offerings, but is designed to work in a tighter radius with one-handed operation for a quick and easy draw.

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New AirMap feature helps drones avoid manned aircraft

AirMap's real time traffic alerts help drone operators avoid passenger planes, helicopters and other manned aircraft in low airspace. A Santa Monica-based startup called AirMap today launched a feature that gives drone operators real time traffic alerts whenever manned aircraft such as helicopters, crop dusters or low-flying passenger planes, are about to enter into their air space. The company’s systems, generally, let drone makers and developers of drone apps give users maps and guidance as to where they’re… Read More Continue reading New AirMap feature helps drones avoid manned aircraft