Drone Blogs

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to integrating drones into shared airspace is the impact they will have on humans. As the push for broad drone use continues, developers of drone technology and policies need to ensure that these unmanned aerial vehicles will not pose any physical threat to people. What is often... Read More

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Avalanches are a constant threat in many mountainous regions, posing significant risks to both individuals and infrastructure. They occur frequently around the world, killing an estimated 150 people each year. Most avalanches happen on slopes with inclines between 30 and 45 degrees, though experts warn that any slope greater than 25 degrees is at risk.... Read More

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While best known for their contributions to exploring outer space, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s impact reaches far beyond that. NASA was formed in 1958 with the purpose of establishing the United States as a leader in the aviation industry. NASA proved its aviation and engineering dominance during the Cold War’s Space Race,... Read More

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There is no denying that the number one drone company worldwide is Da-Jing Innovations, more commonly referred to as DJI. With a wide range of professional-quality drones available at reasonable prices, DJI controls more than 90% of the international drone market. However, many consumers have become wary of purchasing DJI drones—whether due to security concerns,... Read More

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Kumbh Mela, the Hindu festival celebrating the revolutions of Jupiter, sees millions of devotees flock to riverside pilgrimage sites in India to ritually bathe in the waters. The exact dates of the festival are based on astrological calculations. It is primarily celebrated every 12 years, with every 144 years representing a particularly auspicious event. Kumbh... Read More

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was formally established with the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in response to the growing aviation industry. Prior to this, multiple agencies were created to support different aspects of aircraft operations within the United States’ National Airspace (NAS). It was becoming increasingly clear that a streamlined agency was needed to... Read More

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 While it has become common to see drones being flown during the daytime, nighttime flights are a different story. For the most part, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not allow drones to be flown once it gets dark. This makes sense from a safety point of view on multiple levels. A drone has... Read More

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In an effort to better handle traffic disruptions, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) in England invested £22 million into a project to open the Regional Transport Coordination Centre (RTCC) in 2020. In a press release about the new center, the West Midlands Combined Authority stated, “Managed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the RTCC is... Read More

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In 2013, Cathy Eaton of Omaha, Nebraska, saw a lost dog wandering around her neighborhood. She posted about it on Craigslist, where it was seen by a long-haul trucker from California who had stopped at a Walmart in Gretna, Nebraska. While at the stop, his dog, Kuzik, got loose. The man frantically searched for Kuzik... Read More

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While pursuing his PhD in MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Hector Xu decided to take helicopter pilot lessons to gain firsthand familiarity with the technology he was working toward developing. Then, with the constraints he and the rest of the world experienced during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Hector took some time to reflect upon his... Read More

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