originally appeared on Drone News https://dronelife.com/2018/10/22/flying-taxis-flying-burgers-uber-targets-2021-for-drones/ Flying Taxis, Flying Burgers – Uber Targets 2021 for Drones Uber Technologies Inc. has already made its plans for drone taxis clear. Uber published a white paper outlining its plans for “on demand aviation” back in 2016. While drone taxis in the US may seem to be a long …
UAV Fees on the Increase in the UK.. …but it’s not all bad CAA increase fees to £185 for a renewal and £247 for a new Permission This article is intended for existing UAV permission holders. The CAA launched a consultation last October about an increase of fees for permission (License) holders for Drones. It …
Drone Interrupts FA Cup Fixture Story first appeared here : https://dronelife.com/2018/01/29/drone-spurs-fa-cup-newport/ Posted By: Malek Murisonon: January 29, 2018 The FA Cup, was briefly interrupted over the weekend when a drone pilot flew too close to the action.UK pilots are not allowed to fly at night or above people. (Without a specific licence / permission)
News story from : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-powers-for-police-to-address-illegal-and-unsafe-use-of-drones New powers for police to address illegal and unsafe use of drones this post originally appeared : href=”https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport”>Department for Transport, Civil Aviation Authority, Innovate UK, and Baroness Sugg CBE Part of:Aviation and airportsPublished:26 November 2017 New safety laws to help put the UK at the forefront of drone technology development. Police are set to …
Inventing on the Fly: How Drones Delivered Vaccines to Prairie Dogs Innovation often emerges where necessity meets creativity — and in wildlife conservation, drones are proving to be game changers. A recent project in the U.S. illustrates how drone technology can deliver vital vaccines to prairie dogs in remote areas, helping prevent deadly disease outbreaks. …
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Ship relies on drone to navigate through ice blocks in Arctic waters This post originally appeared on http://fox6now.com/2016/11/05/ship-relies-on-drone-to-navigate-through-ice-blocks-in-arctic-waters/. WASHINGTON — Even in one of the world’s most desolate areas, gridlock is still a problem. A ship on a mission in the Arctic Circle found itself surrounded by blocks of ice this summer. So the ship’s crew …