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.....»»
Small drones are giving Ukraine an unprecedented edge
Consumer drones are having a huge impact on the country’s defense against Russia. Enlarge (credit: Petro Zadorozhny | Getty Images) In the snowy streets of the north Ukrainian town of Trostyanets, the Russian missile system.....»»
Swarming Drones Autonomously Navigate a Dense Forest
Chinese researchers show off a swarm of drones collectively navigating a dense forest they've never encountered. TechCrunch reports: Researchers at Zheijang University in Hangzhou have succeeded, however, with a 10-strong drone swarm smart enough to.....»»
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is set to light up the skies: How to get the best seat in the house
There's something wonderful about sitting under the night sky, watching a meteor shower play out overhead. However, observers in the southern hemisphere usually get the short end of the stick, with most of the best showers strongly favoring those nor.....»»
Snapchat’s pocket-sized Pixy drone takes to the skies
Snapchat has released an autonomous drone for capturing video and photos. The Pixy quadcopter joins Snapchat's high-tech specs in the company's product lineup......»»
Chinese drone firm DJI pauses operations in Russia and Ukraine
The Ukrainian government has previously called on DJI to restrict Russian use of its drones......»»
Mars" sky gets a mysterious green aurora resembling a giant worm
Rather than little green men, the astronauts who put their boots on Martian ground are more likely to be greeted by green-streaked skies.Scientists have known for more than 15 years that auroras, vibrant light shows in the atmosphere, exist on Mars......»»
Snapchat is getting into drones with the Pixy
Snapchat just announced their latest product in the form of the Pixy drone. The post Snapchat is getting into drones with the Pixy first appeared on Phandroid. Snap is probably best known for its smartphone app, Snapchat, which helped popul.....»»
White House Seeks More Power To Counter Use of Drones In US
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: The Biden administration is calling on Congress to expand authority for federal and local governments to take action to counter the nefarious use in the U.S. of drones, which are becoming.....»»
Drones have transformed blood delivery in Rwanda
A new analysis shows how using drones for delivery is faster than driving. Enlarge (credit: Zipline International) Six years ago, Rwanda had a blood delivery problem. More than 12 million people live in the small East African.....»»
India to build global drone hub by subsidizing startups
The Indian government announced the first list of companies eligible for investment in drones and components manufacturing, taking a series of actions to build India as a global drone hub by 2030......»»
Drones Have Transformed Blood Delivery in Rwanda
The autonomous aircraft have shuttled blood to rural, mountainous areas for years. A new analysis proves they’re faster than driving......»»
African dust crosses the Atlantic
A beautiful sunset over the Atlantic off the Florida coast, or an orangey glow in the Texas sky at dusk may be caused by dust from West Africa, according to researchers who are looking at the paths of particulate matter in the skies over the Sahara d.....»»
Moving towards defense in depth under the gray skies of conflict
The war in Ukraine is in the second month of bloodshed and the broader impact of the conflict is being felt across the globe, as markets react to increased fuel prices and the consequences of Russia’s growing political and economic isolation. Thus.....»»
Mike on Make:
Make: Executive Editor, Mike Senese, is leaving after almost nine years. He sat down with Dale Dougherty to talk about what he enjoyed about his job. The first issue he worked on was Volume 36, which was quickly followed by an issue on Drones. He ta.....»»
Slaw Device is back: RH Rotor Pedals rule the skies—for $475
They may be expensive, but for flight-sim enthusiasts, they're worth every penny. Enlarge / The new hotness: RH Rotors at right, compared to older RX Vipers at left. (credit: Lee Hutchinson) It's always exciting to see an e-ma.....»»
GoPro takes to the skies with the Hero10 Black Bones
The GoPro Hero 10 Black Bones is a specialized ultralight action camera designed for high-speed racing drones......»»
Intel patent suggests drones may be used to create mobile billboards in the near future
When Intel isn't busy rejuvenating its foundry business and battling AMD for the CPU performance crown, the company is exploring various technologies and how they may be used......»»
Secret Government Info Confirms First Known Interstellar Object On Earth, Scientists Say
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: An object from another star system crashed into Earth in 2014, the United States Space Command (USSC) confirmed in a newly-released memo. The meteor ignited in a fireball in the skies near Papua N.....»»
DJI sale slashes prices of its drones, but should you wait?
A DJI sale has cut the price of some of its most popular drones, but should you wait for the rumored DJI Mini 3?.....»»
300 Drones Formed a QR Code That Rick Rolled Dallas on April Fools" Day
Internet fads come and go faster than a hiccup, but one that's somehow lasted almost as long as the internet itself is the "Rick roll." From a report: The term refers to an online prank in which the "Rick rollee" receives a URL address and it leads t.....»»