Video emerged on social media showing drones in China spraying an unknown substance on the streets at night. Continue reading
Australian University Opens Drone Research Centre
A new research and training centre for drones has been established for the first time in the Northern Territory at Charles Darwin University (CDU). Continue reading
Palm-Sized Drone Tracks Harmful Gases
Researchers from Osaka University, SoftBank and Tokyo Institute of Technology have created a new drone design allows it to act like a flying gas detector. Continue reading
A Probabilistic–Geometric Approach for UAV Detection and Avoidance Systems
Researchers at the School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing at Cranfield University have just published a paper that proposes a collision avoidance algorithm for the detection and avoidance capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Continue reading
Did Drone Cause US B-17 Bomber & P-63 Kingcobra Collision at Wings Over Dallas Airshow ?
The two aircraft collided during this year’s annual Wings Over Dallas airshow, hosted by Commemorative Air Force, an organization dedicated to preserving World War 2-era (WW2-era) aircraft. Continue reading
Iranian Drone Advisers Killed in Crimea
Ukraine killed Iranians who were advising Russians on how to pilot Iranian-made drones in Crimea, Ukraine’s top security official confirmed, per a report. Continue reading
Greece Pilots Drone Waterairport Safety Inspections
On Monday, November 21, the Governor of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), Dr. Christos Tsitouras, met with the head of the General Aviation & Drones Department, Mr. Diamantakos Konstantinos, and a delegation of the Consortium of the European-funded project 5D-AeroSafe, which is coordinated by “Airbus” and Eurocontrol is a member of it. Continue reading
Polish Police Drones Catch Motorists Using Phones While Driving
A Polish police department based just outside of the nation’s capital has explained how it is using drones to catch motorists using their smartphones while driving. As the police explain, those found guilty of the crime can expect a fine of 500zł (€106) and 12 penalty points. Continue reading