German drone firm makes ‘breakthrough’ for autonomous swarms

A German drone firm claims to have made a “major breakthrough” in autonomous swarm technology. Munich-based Quantum Systems announced on Tuesday that it has successfully flown AI-controlled Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in swarms. The company said the AI ensured “reliable...

September 18, 2024

Apian and Alphabet’s Wing to fly NHS blood samples by drone in London first

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Apian and Alphabet’s Wing to fly NHS blood samples by drone in London first

In a first for London, electric drones will soon fly urgent blood samples between Guy’s and St Thoma’s hospitals in the centre of the city. The upcoming flights are part of a joint pilot between the NHS, healthcare logistics startup...

September 17, 2024

NHS flies blood packs by drone beyond the line of sight in UK first

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NHS flies blood packs by drone beyond the line of sight in UK first

In a UK first, drones have successfully delivered blood packs, flying beyond the visual line of sight, where the pilot can no longer see them as they travel. The flights were part of a joint trial between the NHS and...

August 21, 2024

British police to test drone flights beyond the line of sight

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British police to test drone flights beyond the line of sight

British police will experiment with uncrewed aircraft as part of new drone trials in the UK. Britain’s aviation regulator has backed the project, which the National Police Air Service (NPAS) will lead. The tests will focus on flights “beyond the...

August 15, 2024

The HoverAir X1 is the first drone I want to use all the time

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The HoverAir X1 is the first drone I want to use all the time

I’ve played around with a few DJI drones over the years but always found them to be too cumbersome to master and use spontaneously. The $349 HoverAir X1 from Zero Zero Robotics is different. This so-called “selfie drone” is so...

August 3, 2024

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A drone powerhouse.

DJI isn’t the first name you think of when it comes to big-ass batteries — quite the opposite since the batteries that fit inside the company’s drones have to be as small and light as possible. But all that time...

July 20, 2024

Exploring Drone Dynamics: Stability and Force Generation in Multimedia Design | HackerNoon

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Exploring Drone Dynamics: Stability and Force Generation in Multimedia Design | HackerNoon

Authors: (1) Hamed Alimohammadzadeh, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA; (2) Rohit Bernard, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA; (3) Yang Chen, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA; (4) Trung Phan, University of Southern California, Los Angeles,...

July 1, 2024

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Airbus’ stealth drone could assist human fighter pilots in combat

Airbus has unveiled an unmanned stealth drone concept that would assist human fighter pilots during armed aerial combat. The full-scale model of the prototype aircraft — simply called “Wingman” — will be on display at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA...

June 4, 2024

You Can Get This 4K Dual-Camera Drone on Sale for $75 Right Now

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You Can Get This 4K Dual-Camera Drone on Sale for $75 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get this dual-HD-camera drone on sale for $74.99 right now (reg. $129.99). It’s a budget drone that is...

March 28, 2024

You Can Get This Beginner-Friendly 4K Camera Drone on Sale for $70 Right Now

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You Can Get This Beginner-Friendly 4K Camera Drone on Sale for $70 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get this 4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance on sale for $69.97 right now (reg....

March 15, 2024

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