“Drones are here to stay, and they are a very valuable tool,” said Randy Anglin of Lionstrike Forensics. “But kites and balloons have become a very valuable tool for what we do.” Continue reading
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Government May Oppose Newquay Airport Test Site
Plans to test drones at Newquay Airport are being opposed by the government, according to a leaked briefing note. The note from the Cornish airport warns that Department for Transport (DfT) officials feel Newquay would be unable to separate drones from other aircraft. Continue reading
Waterproof Splash Drone
Just a few months ago we heard about the HexH2o, a waterproof hexacopter that can shoot both aerial and underwater footage. While it looks like it could be a lot of fun, its US$3,658 price tag certainly isn’t for everyone. If you don’t mind a drone with two fewer propellers, however, Urban Drones’ just-announced Splash Drone offers a much less expensive alternative. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin’s New Laser Weapon Destroys Truck from a Mile Away
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a new laser weapon able to successfully disable the engine of a truck from over a mile away. Continue reading
Global Hawk Sees Decrease in Cost Per Flight Hour
The U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has achieved a significant decrease in cost per flight hour coupled with a sharp increase in flight hours in 2014.
Google Ready to Test Titan Internet Delivery in 2015
Google is gearing up to test its solar-powered drone project – dubbed “Project Titan” – sometime this year as part of its continued efforts to bring service to some of the four billion people without Internet access.
Al Jazeera Journalist Fined but Paris Drone Flights Continue
An Al Jazeera journalist has been fined €1,000 (£725;$1,120) for flying a drone in Paris last week in the midst of a security alert sparked by unexplained drone sightings across the city.
Turkey’s Karayel Passes Flight Test with Payload
Officials with privately-owned Turkish firm Vestel Savunma said its Karayel UAV has passed a critical flight test, flying with an electro-optical camera and a total payload of 51 kilograms, and is ready to enter the Turkish military’s inventory.