US Army Buys Penguin Drone, Bayraktar TB2"s Latvian Lookalike
Edge Autonomy announced a deal with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to produce an unspecified amount of long-endurance Penguin drones for the US Army. From a report: The company manufactures a range of light drones capable of carrying a range of p.....»»
A mission to explore the methane lakes on Titan
Titan has become a center of increasing attention as of late. Discoveries from Cassini have only increased interest in the solar system's second-largest moon. Liquid on its surface has already prompted one upcoming mission—the Dragonfly drone NAS.....»»
This drone-like ‘flying car’ has just taken a step toward commercialization
SkyDrive's drone-like aircraft has received a safety certification from the Japanese government as the company works toward launching an air taxi service......»»
Best drone deals for November 2021: DJI, Potensic, Holy Stone and more
Buying a drone? Here are answers to the most common questions and the best drone deals available right now......»»
Bitcoin Back Over $60K As El Salvador Buys 420 BTC
Bitcoin is up 4% in the last 24 hours after El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele announced that his government had purchased an additional 420 BTC, which is equivalent to around $25 million. The country now holds an estimated 1,120 bitcoin. CoinDesk.....»»
Got a spare $680,000? You could buy this working hoverbike
The XTurismo Limited Edition comes from Tokyo-based A.L.I Technologies using its wealth of drone-building experience. The bike/jet ski-style body sits on top of a series of propellers, with a pair of skids on the underside for when it's on the ground.....»»
Q&A: Ghost Robotics CEO on Armed Robots for the U.S. Military
Last week, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference took place in Washington, D.C. One of the exhibitors was Ghost Robotics—we've previously covered their nimble and dynamic quadrupedal robots, which originated at the Universit.....»»
Digicel Pacific: Australia"s Telstra buys Pacific firm "to block China"
The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture......»»
This "hands-on" drone looks straight out of a sci-fi nightmare
Its makers insist that it has numerous, practical applications, but a new offering from Japanese commercial UAV maker Prodrone looks like something out of a dystopic sci-fi movie......»»
Fire-starting drones are actually helping some firefighters
A drone designed to start fires on purpose may sound like an alarming idea, but such a machine is actually providing assistance to firefighters in Australia......»»
A Drone Will Rescue Three Dogs Trapped By La Palma Volcanic Eruption
Three dogs that are trapped near the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Canary Islands may soon be saved by a drone. Gizmodo reports: The poor, emaciated pups have been stuck in a yard surrounded by lava for a month. The volcano began erupting in S.....»»
Drone will attempt to rescue four dogs trapped by volcanic lava
A drone company will attempt to rescue four dogs trapped by lava spewing from a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma......»»
Drone to attempt rescue of four dogs trapped by volcanic lava
A drone company will attempt to rescue four dogs trapped by lava spewing from a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma......»»
Mining firm, eco-activists battle over unique Chile archipelago
The Humboldt archipelago off the northern Pacific coast of Chile is a "natural treasure" and refuge for unique species of fauna, including a particular type of penguin and an otter on the brink of extinction......»»
Drones Have Now Been Used To Deliver Lungs For Medical Transplant
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ExtremeTech: The world's first drone delivery of lungs has gone down in history as a success. Unither Bioelectronique, a bioengineering firm focused on organ transportation, recently completed a "proof-of-conc.....»»
DJI Mavic 3 Pro release date, price, rumors and what we want to see
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro now has a likely launch date, with DJI announcing a mysterious event in November. Here's why it's probably for the new flagship drone, and what to expect......»»
Check out this mega-drone designed for hefty payloads
Watch the first public demonstration of Volocopter's 18-rotor VoloDrone, a pilotless aircraft designed for carrying payloads of up to 440 pounds......»»
Square rival SumUp buys customer loyalty startup Fivestars in US push
SumUp will now provide “essential payments and marketing automation services” to small businesses......»»
Flying a drone other than DJI made me instantly regret the decision
There are other drone manufacturers out there besides DJI. However, trying one out will make you realize why DJI is hard to beat......»»
Reliance buys two firms in its solar energy push - Here are the details
Reliance Industries has announced a brace of clean energy deals, including the acquisition of REC Solar Holdings from its Chinese owner and Sterling & Wilson Solar, underscoring Mukesh Ambani’s ambitions to grow its re.....»»
These virtual obstacle courses help real robots learn to walk
Specialized chips, simulations teach a four-legged robot to navigate stairs and blocks. A clip from the simulation where virtual robots learn to climb steps. An army of more than 4,000 marching doglike robots is a vaguely menacing sight,.....»»