Watch Amazon’s new Ring security drone take on a burglar in first ad
Amazon's new Ring security drone flies from room to room to check if your home is safe. An ad from the company imagines how a burglar might react to it.
Yup, Ring’s Always Home Cam flies itself to patrol inside your home
During today's Amazon event, Ring announced its upcoming Always Home Cam, an autonomous flying camera that will be used for home security.
U.K. has plans to create aerial drone zone superhighways to contain UAV traffic
To help drones take the next step in mainstream adoption, the U.K. is in the process of establishing what could be the world’s first commercial drone corridor.
Saving the planet with a fleet of seed-bombing A.I. reforestation drones
After a fresh round of funding, Dendra Systems is ready to unleash its drone reforestation squad on the world. But is it too little, too late?
Drones could enable daring prisoner escapes, officials warn
Government officials have warned that unless appropriate measures are taken, drones could one day enable prisoner escapes by airlifting convicts to freedom.
This collision-proof drone helped explore the deepest ice cave in the world
Flyability's collision-resistant drone descended far below ground level on the Greenland ice sheet, helping explore the world's deepest ice cave.
Forget drones. ‘Guy in a jetpack’ spotted by pilots near LAX
As if airline pilots didn’t have enough to worry about with drones close by, there are now reports of someone in a jetpack taking to the sky near LAX.
Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery plan takes important step forward
Amazon’s drone delivery plan has taken a big step forward after the FAA issued it a certificate that will allow more ambitious testing of its Prime Air machine.
These autonomous firefighting drones are equipped with foam blasters
These firefighting drones locate blazes in action, launch a projectile with fire-extinguisher bombs attached, and then hover outside spraying foam.
Robots Everywhere: The future of autonomous robotic deliveries
On this episode of Robots Everywhere, we take a look into where we are now and we are headed when it comes to full deployment of robotic delivery systems.
Dazzling drone display targets coronavirus in South Korea
The South Korean government recently put on a drone show to thank people for their efforts in tackling the coronavirus and to make sure they don't let up.
Bubble-blowing drone could help pollinate flowers when no bees are around
Could a a bubble-blowing drone help fill in for declining bee populations when it comes to pollinating flowers? It sounds crazy. It might just work.
How an airport’s rogue drone incident led to a U.K. couple receiving $250K
In 2018, a busy airport was forced to close for 33 hours after drones were spotted flying nearby. The incident led to a harrowing experience for a local couple.
California startup’s drone software tracks social distancing from the air
California-based startup Airspace Systems has created new drone software capable of monitoring social distancing and face-mask wearing in real time.
Customs and Border Protection flies Predator drone over Minneapolis
A drone operated by Customs and Border Protection was reported flying over Minneapolis on Friday morning as protests roiled the city over George Floyd's death.
Drone deliveries may consume 10 times as much energy as van deliveries in cities
Think that drone deliveries are the most environmentally friendly way to do future deliveries? Not so fast, claims a new study from Germany.
Mavic Air 2 has an advanced feature not seen on other consumer drones
In a first for consumer drones, DJI's new Mavic Air 2 drone comes with a safety feature that should give pilots more peace of mind when flying their birds.
DJi’s Mavic Air 2 packs 4K 60FPS video and obstacle avoidance for $800
Without skipping a beat, consumer drone maker DJI adds marked improvements to its latest drone, the Mavic Air 2, setting new benchmarks for the consumer series.
UPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescription drugs
UPS and CVS Health are teaming up for a drone delivery service that will transport prescription medicine from nearby CVS pharmacies to a Florida community.
Pandemic drone fails to get off the ground in Connecticut
Following protests from residents, police in Connecticut have ditched a plan to use a special drone as part of efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus-spotting drone is being tested by police in the U.S.
Drones are being tested by police in Connecticut by identifying potential violations of social distancing and detecting possible COVID-19 symptoms.
Best cheap drones to get you up in the air
We take a look at the best cheap drones to get you in the air without breaking the bank, from kid-friendly drones to aerial photography machines and more.
New Jersey cops use speaker-drones to help enforce pandemic lockdown
Following similar deployments in Spain and France, cops in the U.S. have started using speaker-drones telling people to stay home during the pandemic.
Mysterious drone tells New Yorkers to socially distance during pandemic
A drone equipped with a loudspeaker was recently spotted telling people in a New York City park to socially distance. But no one knows where it came from.
Cops use drones to shame people flouting lockdown rules
The U.K. is currently in lockdown in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But it seems that some folks there are finding it hard to stick to the rules.
Pandemic drones that can detect fevers and coughing will soon take to the sky
Draganfly will be launching pandemic drones capable of detecting fever and coughing from the air to fight the coronavirus crisis. First stop: Australia.
The age of human exploration is behind us. Machines will take it from here
Drones and robots are ushering in a new era of investigation, enabling mankind to go farther out in space and even uncover new facts about well-known places.
French police the latest to use speaker drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown
French cops are the latest to attach loudspeakers to drones and use them to blast orders at people who should be indoors during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Spanish police are using drones to scold citizens who go outside
Police in Spain have taken to using drones with speakers mounted to them to encourage citizens to stay inside during a lockdown period due to the coronavirus.
Spanish cops deploy speaker-drones to enforce coronavirus lockdown
Spain has told its citizens to stay indoors for the next 15 days as part of measures to tackle the coronavirus, and it's using drones to enforce the order.
The world needs a drone traffic control system, so AirMap is building one
For drones to truly take off, the world needs a drone air traffic control system. A startup called AirMap is helping to build one. Here's why it's so important.
This awesome drone station could be coming to a hospital near you
Matternet has just unveiled a unique drone station for its advanced delivery system designed for medical facilities. A video shows the station in action.
Drones are flying beneath the ground in Japan, and here’s why
In the latest example of how drones are transforming the way we work, Tokyo Metro is using a custom-built flying machine to inspect its subway tunnels.
Using drones to detect coronavirus? It’s not as crazy as it sounds
Could drones be used to monitor the spread of coronavirus? Absolutely, says the CEO of a top drone company. And it's already been approached about doing it.