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
ZANO – Autonomous Intelligent Swarming Nano UAS
ZANO is an ultra-portable, personal aerial photography and video capture platform, currently seeking funding through a KickStarter project. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and intelligent enough to fly all by itself! ZANO connects directly to your smart device (iOS or Android) via onboard WiFi. Continue reading
NATO Global Hawk Alliance Ground Surveillance
NATO is acquiring an Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system that will give commanders a comprehensive picture of the situation on the ground. Continue reading
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
Australians Team for Plant Inspections by UAS
Two Australian companies, Soto Consulting Engineers and aerial photography specialist Coptercam have come together to offer a faster and safer method for plant inspections using drones. 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
MQ-9 Reaper Preparation and Take-Off
MQ-9 Reaper from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico departs from Hurlburt Field, Florida. This is the first time the Reaper has been used from Hurlburt, or in conjunction with Emerald Warrior. Continue reading
Dutch DJI Phantom Videographer Faces €8,000 Fine
A drone artist who decided to film the Utrecht Dom tower on Tuesday could receive a fine of 8,000 Euro. According to new Dutch laws, it is illegal to fly a drone and capture video footage without special permission. Continue reading