Take to the skies with the best drones for everyone
Drones and quadcopters have become increasingly accessible in the last few years. As the cost of designing and manufacturing a good quality drone has gone down, more people have been able to get into drone flying as a hobby — or to up their pho.....»»
AT&T is launching drones into the sky as mobile 5G hotspots
Patchy internet in the countryside? No problem, AT&T's drones will beam down 5G......»»
Using drones, satellite tracking and infrared sensors to improve ocean health
Earth and ocean researchers at the University of Canterbury (UC) are using drones, satellite tracking and infrared sensors to improve ocean health......»»
Automated drones could scare birds off agricultural fields
In the future, cameras could spot blackbirds feeding on grapes in a vineyard and launch drones to drive off the avian irritants, then return to watch for the next invading flock. All without a human nearby......»»
Planetary defense exercise uses asteroid Apophis as hazardous asteroid stand-in
Watching the skies for large asteroids that could pose a hazard to Earth is a global endeavor. So, to test their operational readiness, the international planetary defense community will sometimes use a real asteroid's close approach as a mock encoun.....»»
Walmart drones take flight for fast delivery in six states
Walmart expands drone delivery to four million homes in the US......»»
China Launches an Autonomous Mothership Full of Autonomous Drones
An anonymous reader quotes a report from New Atlas: China christened a remarkable new 290-foot ship last week -- the world's first semi-autonomous drone carrier. It'll carry, launch, recover and co-ordinate the actions of more than 50 other autonomou.....»»
The Insta360 Sphere is a virtual invisibility cloak for drones
The Insta360 Sphere attaches to DJI drones and allows you to record immersive 360 videos from an aerial perspective.....»»
Insta360 just launched the Sphere, a 360-degree camera designed for drones
Insta360 has announced its latest 360-degree camera, the Sphere, which has been created with drones in mind. The post Insta360 just launched the Sphere, a 360-degree camera designed for drones first appeared on Phandroid. Insta360 has made.....»»
Navy Ships Swarmed By Drones, Not UFOs, Defense Officials Confirm
The Drive's Adam Kehoe noticed something during this week's UFO hearings in the U.S. Congress. "After intense public speculation, stacks of official documents obtained via the Freedom Of Information Act, ambiguous statements from top officials, and a.....»»
Satellites and drones can help save pollinators
Satellites and drones can provide key information to protect pollinators, researchers say......»»
Today’s the day when Boeing’s Starliner takes to the skies. Probably
"The teams are ready. Boeing is ready. ULA is ready." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner is seen on Wednesday atop an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Today's the day for Boe.....»»
Save big bucks on this DJI Mavic Mini Combo deal
Check out this deal for the DJI Mavic Mini Combo and save yourself some money, especially if you’re thinking about getting into drones. The post Save big bucks on this DJI Mavic Mini Combo deal first appeared on Phandroid. Now that more c.....»»
NASA"s InSight still hunting marsquakes as power levels diminish
Dusty solar panels and darker skies are expected to bring the Mars lander mission to a close around the end of this year......»»
Moon goes blood red this weekend: "Eclipse for the Americas"
A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America......»»
Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communities
Fifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly......»»
Dust and smoke are turning Colorado"s blue skies red. Here"s where it"s coming from
Dust and smoke blowing in from fires, dry land and construction this spring periodically have turned Colorado's blue skies red, and air quality experts anticipate more crazy haze in the future as wind scours particles from the arid Southwest......»»
The DJI Mini 3 Pro has been officially launched
DJI has announced its latest drone in its Mini series in the DJI Mini 3 Pro, sporting a brand new design and several upgrades. The post The DJI Mini 3 Pro has been officially launched first appeared on Phandroid. DJI has several drones unde.....»»
Top Gun: Maverick unleashes character posters for the cast
Before you head back into the Danger Zone this summer, meet the new pilots who will take to the skies in Top Gun: Maverick......»»
DJI Mini 3 Pro Review: A giant step forward for small drones
The DJI Mini 3 Pro delivers terrific value and surprising capabilities in a remarkably small and light drone......»»
How drones can help dairy farms manage methane emissions
Dairy farms produce large amounts of two things: milk and poop. Milk finds its way into delicacies like hot cocoa and grilled cheese sandwiches but the poop just piles up......»»