Drones in the News

DJI’s drones get an offline privacy mode following army concerns over cyber vulnerabilities – TechCrunch

TechCrunch DJI’s drones get an offline privacy mode following army concerns over cyber vulnerabilitiesTechCrunchIn mid-August, DJI announced plans to launch a Local Data Mode for its app, following a recently published army memo highlighting concerns over cyber vulnerabilities with the company’s drones. The feature officially launches today for the company’s own …DJI launches a privacy mode […]

Where Are the Drones That Could Be Saving Puerto Rico? – WIRED

WIRED Where Are the Drones That Could Be Saving Puerto Rico?WIREDWith the crisis in Puerto Rico unfolding—and expanding—daily in the wake of Hurricane Maria, the scale of the devastation is coming into horrifying focus. It’s not just that the American territory has been, by many accounts, “destroyed.” It’s that … Brought to you by Google […]

European Commission demands EU laws on drones after string of near-misses with aeroplanes – Telegraph.co.uk

European Commission demands EU laws on drones after string of near-misses with aeroplanesTelegraph.co.ukOn April 22, a drone passed by the wingtip of an Airbus A319 with 156 passengers as it came into land at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. In 2016 three planes narrowly missed drones near Heathrow airport, leading to calls for tougher British laws […]

FAA Restricts Drones Over Major US Landmarks – NPR

NPR FAA Restricts Drones Over Major US LandmarksNPRIt says it marks the first time the FAA has restricted drone flights over Interior Department landmarks, although many of the sites were covered by a National Park Service ban on drones issued in 2014. But that ban pertained to “launching, landing or …A new law makes it […]

Islamic State’s deadly drone operation is faltering, but US commanders see broader danger ahead – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Islamic State’s deadly drone operation is faltering, but US commanders see broader danger aheadLos Angeles TimesU.S. airstrikes across eastern Syria have hobbled Islamic State’s deadly drone program, U.S. officials say, but commanders warn that proliferation of the inexpensive technology may allow terrorist groups to launch other aerial attacks around the globe.and more » […]

This Chinese drone can take off and land on water – CNNMoney

CNNMoney This Chinese drone can take off and land on waterCNNMoneyThe U650 drones should be rolling off factory production lines in Shanghai by the end of the year, a company spokeswoman told CNNMoney. That would put UVS ahead of other firms that have developed amphibious drones but haven’t yet moved beyond …and more » Brought to you […]

Bio-inspired retina allows drones to almost see in the dark with no motion blur – ZDNet

Bio-inspired retina allows drones to almost see in the dark with no motion blurZDNetA group of researchers from the University of Zurich and NCCR Robotics is giving drones a new way to see. Their innovation is an eye-inspired camera that can easily cope with high-speed motion and even see in near-dark conditions–crucial functionality …and more » […]

Ruling gives FAA more power over drones than local governments – Engadget

Engadget Ruling gives FAA more power over drones than local governmentsEngadgetWhen it comes to drone regulations, the FAA’s rules trump anything local governments conjure up. That’s what a federal court in Massachusetts has proven …and more » Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest of the article here.