Earlier this year , photographer Danny Cooke had the opportunity to visit Chernobyl whilst working for CBS News on a ’60 Minutes’ episode which aired on Nov. 23, 2014. Bob Simon is the correspondent. Michael Gavshon and David Levine, producers. Continue reading
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Italian Police to use Air Force Predators
Italian police agreed to start using drones as a way of monitoring major events and responding to natural disasters, while national media said they could also be used during protests. In a deal with the Air Force, the unmanned planes will be rolled out for “research missions” during the day and night in Italy, the Air Force said in a statement. Continue reading
Mind4 QuadCopter Autolocks on Subject to Folllow
The Mind4 quadcopter by Shanghai based startup, AirMind, has a funding target of $100,000 on crowd-funding website, Kickstarter. The nimble device has already been dubbed the “stalker drone” in early media coverage due to its ability to film and follow a designated person or target. Continue reading
Surge of Pilots Reporting Close Calls with UAS
The Federal Aviation Administration told CBS News it is receiving 25 reports every month from pilots who have seen drones or model planes near their aircraft. Continue reading
Aermatica Unveils Asbesto-Detecting UAS
Aermatica, a manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), in conjunction with the Italian National Research Council (CNR), has announced the development of a drone specifically designed to detect asbestos in the environment. Continue reading
Royal Navy’s First UAS Squadron
The UK Royal Navy’s first squadron of unmanned aircraft has been formed in Cornwall. The 700X Naval Air Squadron has been established at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, to fly the pilotless aircraft. The Royal Navy said the establishment of the new squadron would pave the way for increased use of similar aircraft in the future.
China’s Holographic Ground Control System
AVIC, China’s top aerospace manufacturer, is finding unexpected but sci-fi inspired ways to push the drone technological envelope. The Holographic Ground Control System (GCS) displays a holographic image of the drone, making it easier for the controller to intuitively understand UAV operations, by fusing together flight parameters, payload monitoring, weapons release and sensor data. The pilot is seated at the cockpit, while other personnel can observe the UAV and its environment on the hologram. Continue reading
Facebook Expands Drone Team
Facebook is bulking up its drone team.The company has posted more than a dozen jobs for aeronautical engineers, technicians and other specialists for its drone business. It’s all part of Facebook’s plan to connect the whole world to the Internet using drones, lasers and satellites. Continue reading