Some folks still think it’s a good idea to fly drones over wildfires
Hobby drones are a lot of fun, few people will dispute that. So it's disappointing to learn that some folks just can't help making life difficult for the authorities, disrupting airborne efforts to tackle wildfires. It's happening more frequently, with incidents in Colorado reported in recent days.
A single police drone has seriously impacted crime in a Mexican city
A single drone used by police in the city of Ensenada in Mexico has reportedly helped to cut overall crime there by 10 percent, and burglaries by a sizable 30 percent. Cops have been using DJI's Inspire 1 quadcopter for four months and so far the eye in the sky has helped them to make 500 arrests.
The LeveTop is a cylindrical, vertical drone that looks like a coffee mug
What makes this particular quadcopter particularly interesting isn't necessarily its flight capabilities (though they're impressive) or its camera (though it's more than capable of getting the job done). Rather, it's the fact that the LeveTop almost looks like a thermos when it's packed away. It's on Indiegogo.
VTOL drone can evacuate wounded soldiers and disaster victims, deliver cargo
Tactical Robotics' unmanned Cormorant VTOL drone can evacuate two wounded battlefield casualties or disaster site victims at the same time. The aircraft can land and take off from remote or hard to reach locations without a landing strip.
The Fairy drone is an aerial photographer with nearly magical powers
It's been years since you believed in the tooth fairy, your fairy godmother, or the best known fairy of all -- Tinkerbell. But that doesn't mean fairies don't exist. In fact, the Fairy drone is very real indeed. It's a pocket-sized drone that is able to fly and take photos just about anywhere.
Powered by a laser, this insect-sized RoboFly can take off and land wirelessly
Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a fly-sized robot they hope could be used to access places inaccessible to regular-sized drones. The RoboFly, which is only marginally heavier than a toothpick, can take off and land completely wirelessly. Check it out.
There is a good reason why this drone flies near aircraft
Flying a drone close to a passenger plane is a highly dangerous act in most circumstances, but Airbus has a good reason for doing it. The aerospace giant this week unveiled purpose-built Advanced Inspection Drone that uses HD cameras to search for defects in a plane's exterior.
Drone pilot gets hefty fine after flying his machine over an Ed Sheeran concert
A drone flight over a packed Ed Sheeran concert in Brisbane, Australia last month cost the pilot more than $800 in fines.
University of Michigan hopes new drone facility pushes students to great heights
Aware that the drone industry is going places, the University of Michigan has opened a new facility where students can safely test-fly new designs.
This super-sized drone has several tricks up its sleeve
Drones are entering a growing number of industries, with various designs allowing businesses to improve efficiency. Here's what Aerones has come up with.
Fold it, stretch it, grip it! An origami-inspired arm gives drones grip
Inspired by origami, the innovative robotic arm can be folded for transport and self-assemble into a rigid appendage when it’s needed for use.
A consumer drone crashed and burned, and then caused a wildfire
We know how drones can hamper firefighters tackling a wildfire from the air, but this is the first time we've heard of a drone actually starting a blaze.
Ford is lifting off from the roads and looking into drone technology
Ford recently published a blog post that revealed it is "looking to the skies" with drone research in Silicon Valley.
Lawmakers discussing proposal that would allow cops to take over drones
Wiretapping laws mean the police can't use a radio jammer to bring down a misbehaving drone, but officials are discussing potential legislation to change that.
DJI’s Mavic Pro drone has just dropped to its lowest-ever price
DJI's Mavic Pro drone is now competing with the newer Mavic Air for sales, but a deal on Amazon currently has it on offer for $769 — cheaper than the Air.
Flight Director for Bebop drones lets you create cool videos in a few taps
A new app feature for Parrot's Bebop drones helps you to create cool videos of your footage in just a few taps. But it'll cost you.
How British cops used a drone to save a car crash victim’s life
Watch the moment British police using a drone with a thermal imaging camera locate a car crash victim in the dead of night.
Dolce & Gabbana drones fly the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week
Dolce & Gabbana sent a bunch of handbag-carrying drones onto the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday, and the audience loved it.
A drone and helicopter reportedly tangled in South Carolina. The helicopter lost.
A drone may be implicated as the cause of a recent helicopter crash in South Carolina, potentially marking the first drone-related crash of an aircraft in the U.S.
Meet the Skydio R1: A portable A.I. camera drone that truly flies itself
Skydio's R1 promises to be the smartest flying 4K camera you’ve ever tried -- able to keep you in the frame at all times, while dodging any obstacles around it.
A hero drone manages to rescue two teenage swimmers in choppy surf
A drone played the role of levitating lifeguard and saved two swimmers who were struggling against heavy surf.
It is now an offense in New Jersey to fly a drone while drunk
New Jersey is going after drone owners who fly their machine while drunk. A bill targeting the behavior was signed into law this week.
Is DJI about to unveil a new Mavic? Or is it a fixed-wing drone?
DJI is teasing a new product in a video. All will be revealed by the drone company in New York City on January 23.
You can take a bath while flying inside this crazy ‘drone’
Taking a bath in a drone-like flying machine is of course an utterly absurd idea, but these guys from Germany have shown it's possible.
Watch this coordinated drone swarm fly in tight formation — without GPS
Researchers have created the world's biggest drone swarm that doesn't rely on either GPS or external motion capture in order to fly.
Pitta is a palm-sized drone that moonlights as an action cam and security system
Is it a camera drone? Is it a GoPro-style action cam? Thanks to a clever modular design, the Pitta manages to be both -- and a bit more.
‘Star Wars’ fan’s crazy RC version of Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer takes to the skies
This engineer just created an awesome tribute to Star Wars: The Last Jedi in the form of a drone version of Kylo Ren’s new TIE Silencer.
Drone-operating gang’s prison delivery service lands its members in jail
An illegal drone delivery service that flew contraband to prisoners was recently busted by police. Eight gang members were jailed this week.
The drone database is back, and most owners must register their details
After a seven-month pause in mandatory registration, a change in the law means that once again, drone owners must register their machines.
Drone-owning Brits face clampdown as government moves to make skies safer
Brit-based drone owners may soon have to sit safety tests and register their drones as part of efforts make U.K. skies safer.
The SureFly two-person drone taxi will make its maiden flight at CES 2018
Workhorse has announced that its SureFly drone taxi is set to make its manned maiden voyage at next year's CES event.
Drones are helping French traffic cops catch hundreds of dangerous drivers
French police are trialing the use of multirotor drones for catching dangerous drivers. In a few months they've issued hundreds of fines.
Hobby drones are hampering wildfire air crews in California
Owners of drones are continuing to cause problems for air crews tackling the wildfires in California. Violators could be hit with big fines.
A drone hit a passenger plane in Canada in first reported incident of its kind
A passenger plane has collided with a drone in the skies over Quebec City in the first reported incident of its kind in Canada.