Testing Mars exploration drones on Icelandic lava flows
How do you test a machine that’s designed to operate on another planet? Using the lava flow fields of Iceland to test out drones and rovers to explore Mars.
FAA approves first fully-automated commercial drone flights (with a catch)
You can officially claim autonomous commercial drones for your 2021 bingo card. On Friday, Massachusetts-based industrial drone developer American Robotics announced it had received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration…
Everything Sony has announced at CES 2021 so far
CES 2021 may be virtual, but that doesn’t mean Sony is phoning it in. From TVs to drones, here’s everything Sony has announced at CES 2021.
Cadillac wants to fly people in electric drones
General Motors shared some futuristic concept vehicles, including a sleek Cadillac passenger drone, on Tuesday in a classic CES move. As part of its Cadillac Halo portfolio, a shiny, silver…
Sony’s first drone packs an imaging punch for pro content creators
During its keynote at CES 2021, Sony gave us a glimpse at its very first drone: Airpeak. And, since Sony is essentially synonymous with sharp and cinematic image quality, it…
Sony built a drone that’s beefy enough to carry an Alpha series DSLR
Sony is arriving at CES 2021 with a bang, unveiling its first-ever drone: The Airpeak, which capable of carrying one of its DSLR Alpha cameras.
Future armies could use teams of drones and robots to storm buildings
An Israeli defense firm has shown off a new A.I.-powered system that allows for drones and robots to enter buildings to scan the insides to create maps.
Drones are being made out of pineapple leaves in Malaysia
Keen to reduce agricultural waste, researchers in Malaysia have found a way to transform pineapple leaves into durable frames for drones.
Military nano drones help soldiers map out the battlefield ahead
This tiny, lightweight drone could be used by the military for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance.
Chinese drone company DJI added to U.S. government blacklist
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced in a conference call on Friday morning that DJI, a big name in the consumer drone space, would be put on a government blacklist,…