Drone Blogs

Whether or not you think it is a safe idea, a drone with a 25′ flame thrower will soon be available for commercial purchase.  Well, actually it is a flame thrower that can be attached to a drone.  But it still means that drones will be able to fly around shooting flames 25′ in the... Read More

We live in a world that is slowly becoming dominated by drones and the technologies that surround them.  Drones are being used in countless professional sectors.  They are also being sold to thousands of individuals for private use.  They make up a huge part of our nation’s military operations as well.  The US military uses... Read More

Drones have been proven to be a major asset when it comes to commercial inspections.  They can safely, quickly, and easily inspect areas that would otherwise be very time consuming and difficult to be done manually.  Because they make inspections so efficient they save industrial companies a lot of time and money.  One problem with... Read More

There are countless types of drones today.  From small hobby drones to massive military drones, they come in all shapes and sizes.  But drones aren’t just limited to UAVs, Unmanned “Arial” Vehicles.  There are submersible drones that can navigate underwater like the RangerBot traversing the Great Barrier Reef or drones that drive across surfaces like... Read More

Tyler Mylin grew up in Wabash, IN as part of a farming community.  He spent his childhood watching his friends and family working day and night in farm fields.  He saw first hand how much tireless work goes into every aspect of farm life.  As an adult Tyler entered the world of technology getting a... Read More

In 2014, the dean of engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, Vijay Kuma, and strategic growth specialist Nader Elm came together to build the advanced robotics company called Exyn Technologies.  The company started as a spinoff of UPenn’s GRASP Laboratory which according to their website, “incorporates a selective and rigorous robotics program for graduate and... Read More

Ever since the race to space began in the mid 1950’s the world has been fascinated with learning about what lays outside of our atmosphere.  Since then, NASA has spent millions of dollars annually in space research, close to $601.31 billion since NASA’s inception.  After decades of study there is a lot that has been... Read More

London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has instated a new policy called the Vision Zero initiative which states that all road accident deaths are unacceptable.  In 2019 London saw more than 60 people killed on it’s roadways.  Mayor Khan hopes to have eliminated all roadway accidental deaths by the year 2041.  The Metropolitan Police is gearing up... Read More

The upscale community of West London’s Maida Vale is know for being the home of some of the BBC radio’s studios, Little Venice, tree lined streets, red brick mansions, and now a new housing development the will have it’s own drone delivery dock.  The name of the new development is Lyons Place, and according to... Read More

When thinking of Ireland some of the images that come to mind are lush, green landscapes and a country that tends to have quite a bit of rain.  After all, Ireland is called the Emerald Isle.  On average the island receives between 750mm-2,000mm of rainfall annually depending on the region.  However, the summer of 2018... Read More

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration does so much more than conduct space missions and research.  They take responsibility for all aeronautic fields of research and development.  Since 2012, NASA has been assisting the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in their quest to find ways of making drones safer.  Drones have come along way over... Read More

Glaciers are massive structures of ice that can take centuries to form.  They are in a constant state of motion and change.  The rate at which this happens depends on the friction in the area.  Some glaciers move faster than others, but they all move relatively slowly.  But recently the rate at which glaciers move... Read More

A Florida man was able to use his drone to quite likely save his family this week.  What was meant to be a day of relaxation and fun at New Smyrna Beach, FL almost turned to tragedy when a massive shark was spotted swimming dangerously close to a family splashing in the shallows.  Luckily the... Read More

The United States military currently has around 14,000 troops throughout Afghanistan.  Over the last 17 years of American military presence there, the US has utilized a wide range of the latest and most sophisticated technology available to aid in missions.  One of the most common forms of advanced technology being used is military grade drones. ... Read More

With the 4th of July only days away, communities are gearing up for celebrations to honor our nation’s 243rd birthday.  Municipalities plan parades, block parties, fairs, and of course firework displays to close out the evening.  However, there are some areas that have had to forgo the crowd favorite fireworks out of environmental safety concerns. ... Read More

New Zealand is a small island off the eastern coast of Australia.  Because of it’s remote location it was not settled by humans until exploring Polynesians discovered it between 1250-1300AD.  This led to the island being able to develop a wide range of plant and animal life.  Today, New Zealand hosts a population of 4.7... Read More

New York’s Bravest, the FDNY, is the second largest fire department in the world and the largest in the United States.  The New York Fire Department employs more than 11,000 uniformed firefighters.  These officers serve and protect over 8.5 million people in a 302 square mile area daily.  Because of the dense population and building... Read More

Once again drones have caused havoc at an international airport.  Drones interfering with airports first came into the spotlight when flights were grounded at Heathrow, UK, Europe’s busiest airport and Gatwick, the second busiest airport.  It happened again at Newark Airport and then shortly after at the Dubai International Airport.  This past week drones interfered... Read More

One of the fastest growing industries world wide is the drone industry.  Between commercial, military, and hobbyist drones, the need for drone engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs are endless.  It is estimated that because of the demands on the drone industry, nearly 400,000 new drone based employment opportunities will need to be filled in the next... Read More

As we near the summer solstice on June 21st, many areas of the world are starting to prepare for one of the biggest dangers that face their communities this time of year.  Due to extreme heat and drought summer time is peak season for wild fires.  In 2018 the state of California alone suffered a... Read More

In 1917, the first military pilot-less aircraft, the Ruston Proctor Aerial Targe, was launched as a means of flying bombs into enemy spaces.  Though it was mostly unsuccessful, it paved the way for the military drones we have today.  In a post 9/11 world the use of drones for military operations have become one of... Read More

Seeing the Good Year Blimp advertising over a sports arena is now almost an expected occurrence.  So is seeing a plane with a banner streaming behind it advertising local businesses along the beach.  We take for granted the hundreds of billboards we see along major highways.  But now the next generation in attention grabbing advertisement... Read More

Every year since 2002 AUVSI SUAS (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Student Unmanned Aerial Systems) in association with Robonation have run a competition encouraging students from around the world to get involved in the design of drones.  AUVSI and Robonation are both non-profit organizations that hope to foster interests in unmanned systems, robotics, innovation,... Read More