AtlasNEST aims to make airports safer, by deploying drones

Ordinarily, drones flying around airports are thought of as a hazard. The AtlasNEST system, however, utilizes drones to fly over landing areas where problems may be occurring, in order to give control tower workers a bird’s eye view.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading AtlasNEST aims to make airports safer, by deploying drones

AUDROS tech would keep captured drones from falling on people’s heads

There are now a number of systems in which “good” drones are used to disable “enemy” drones, such as those conducting spying missions. A new system takes a safer approach to the task, in that the captured drones don’t simply plummet to the ground.Conti… Continue reading AUDROS tech would keep captured drones from falling on people’s heads

Drone Interceptor pops its own props to deploy a drone-catching net

Over the years, we’ve seen a number of drones that are designed to capture other drones. One of the latest, aptly named the Drone Interceptor, utilizes detachable net-pulling propellers to get the job done.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTa… Continue reading Drone Interceptor pops its own props to deploy a drone-catching net

Hoverfly vision circuits radically boost long-distance drone detection

Consumer grade drones might be annoyingly buzzy when they’re close by, but detecting them at a distance has been challenging – especially considering their potential as weapons or surveillance tools, as well as their ability to shut down helicopter and… Continue reading Hoverfly vision circuits radically boost long-distance drone detection

Tando drone is designed to serve as a flying security guard

Flying drones are already used to patrol outdoor areas, but indoors where GPS doesn’t work? Not so much. That could be about to change, though, with the launch of the Tando system.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTags: Drone security, CES 20… Continue reading Tando drone is designed to serve as a flying security guard

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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DJI Firmware Hacking Removes Drone Flight Restrictions

Drones have been taking over the world, everyone with a passing interest in making videos has one and DJI firmware hacking gives you the ability to remove all restrictions (no-fly zones, height and distance) which under most jurisdictions is illegal (mostly EU and FAA for the US). It’s an interesting subject, and also a controversial…

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