Drones that shoot sensor-containing darts into trees in hard-to-reach jungles and woodlands could help scientists monitor changes to the climate and warn of forest fires The drones will deploy sensors already used by scientists to hard to reach areas The sensors will monitor for changes in the environment and animal movements This can then alert … Read more
NFL’s Atlanta Falcons are set to use germ killing drones to disinfect the Mercedes-Benz stadium as it welcomes fans back into the arena The Atlanta Falcons is set to allow fans into the stadium next week This will be the first time spectators have been back since last year Team officials are using drones to disinfected … Read more
Robot Wars: British Army chief General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith says UK military of the future will use unmanned vehicles and ‘swarms of drones’ controlled by ‘motherships’ Gen Carleton-Smith spoke at home of secretive 77 Brigade in Berkshire It helps counter Covid disinformation and disrupt extremist activities online General said military will grow special operations and … Read more
Game of drones: Now airborne parcel delivery gets its own air corridor as new air traffic system set up for flying postal service The five mile long highway near Reading is the world’s first commercial route Drones will be monitored via a control system, keeping them away from others Small parcels, medical supplies, blood and … Read more
Ben Wallace signalled tonight that drones will replace troops in future wars as he warned Britain’s enemies have ‘adapted far more quickly than us’. The Defence Secretary set out his plan for the military to become ‘relentlessly innovative’ as he unveiled new lethal autonomous kit for use by the Royal Navy. He was flanked by … Read more
Rishi Sunak ‘wants to divert billions from foreign aid budget to pay for spies, drones and cyberweapons’ UK has a legal obligation to spend 0.7 percent of GDP (£15.8bn this year) on aid But a review of foreign, defence and security policy could see priorities shift Sunak has told Cabinet any boost for defence will … Read more
Geese, swans and ducks are easily startled by drones, scientists have found. The flying machines are becoming increasingly common in the UK as the technology becomes cheaper and the devices easier to fly. However, conservationists from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) found the presence of the whirring machines can trigger fear in the birds, … Read more
Amazon receives FAA approval to test its fleet of Prime Air delivery drones in the US that will drop-off packages five pounds or less in low populated areas Amazon has won approval from the FAA to test its Prime Air drones in the US The service was revealed in 2013 that drops off goods in … Read more
A Mexican drug cartel has begun using consumer drones weaponized with small explosives as they continue to wage war against rivals. Mexico’s drug cartels have boasted a notorious reputation for being well armed, with some groups owning armored gun trucks donned with heavy-grade machine guns and a stockpiles of weapons. Now, at least one vicious … Read more
Locust swarms could hold the key to developing effective collision avoidance technology for robots, drones and self-driving cars Locusts fly in swarms of millions but a special neuron stops them from colliding Researchers from the US have made an electronic version inspired by the insects The sensor is far less bulky than current alternatives and responds in … Read more