Drone Blogs

One of the main challenges facing the drone industry is the short battery life found in most drones available today. On average, most drones will stay airborne for 20 to 30 minutes after which you have to recharge or swap out a battery. One startup has come up with an interesting method to solve this... Read More

For many hiking enthusiasts, the Mount Fuji climb is top on their list. Standing at an incredible 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji takes the top spot as the highest mountain in Japan. Each year, people come from around the world to experience this amazing place. Owing to the fact that its climbing doesn’t require the use... Read More

The United States Navy is coming up with innovative ways to use drone technology. One of the simplest ways for the Navy to defend themselves against incoming missiles is to confuse the missile by disrupting their navigation software with the use of radio frequency scramblers. Specially designed drones allow the Navy to easily place these... Read More

Created by RanMarine, a Dutch company, the WasteShark takes its inspiration from nature by having a shark like mouth. It is specially developed to collect waste floating on the water surface. Named in the year 2016, this water drone will begin its operation in November a year after its trials with Ecocoast, a local partner.... Read More

After years of technological advancements, drone technology is now being utilized to access harsh and isolated environments along the southern coast of Australia. They are being used to provide researchers with more accurate data for the Australian sea lion species. For many years, sea lions have made a home along the base of the Bunda... Read More

One hundred Intel drones will be joining the cast of the Rockettes in the annual Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. The Star Mini drones should show up near the show’s finale based around the Northern Star. Sam Buntrock, the Spectacular’s director, states that the drones will act as tiny points in candles and the... Read More

When hikers get lost in a forested area, finding them can be a complex and difficult process. This is because search and rescue teams normally deploy helicopters or drones to facilitate their searches. In forests, the tree canopies block visual access to the forest floor. As such, it is often impossible to spot a hiker... Read More

Drones are now being used in locating and steering away dolphins and other marine mammals from high risk areas such as port developments, windfarms, and survey areas. The noise from survey streamers and pile drivers can injur these animal’s sense of echo location. PAMS, or Passive Acoustic Monitoring Systems, are currently used by environmental experts.... Read More

In the city of Chula Vista, California, drones are now being used to respond to 911 calls by it’s residents. The Chula Vista PD began using aerial drones in an effort to address 911 emergencies. Since its launch, the drones has already completed 30 calls, leading to 3 arrests including a case of domestic violence.... Read More

 An innovate team of engineers from the University of Washington have figured out a way to make bug-size drones, consequently paving the way for the first wireless version called “RoboFly” that literally weighs as much as a feather. To take care of the wing’s heavy electric demands, the team has incorporated a photovoltaic cell... Read More