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  • Performance Drone Works (PDW) Wins Army Contract

    In an effort to gain a tactical edge during World War I, British military scientists developed the first drones based on A.M. Low’s principles of radio technology. The success of using pilotless aircraft to deploy munitions spurred what would become the drone revolution. In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the United States became the... Read More

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  • How a Simple Maple Seed Inspired an Unmanned Helicopter

    As a boy growing up along the banks of Africa’s Niger River, Kingsley Fregene was always fascinated by the juxtaposition of nature and robotics, particularly how they applied to aviation. He recalls watching hummingbirds fly and then trying to emulate their process by making paper airplanes. “My paper aircraft needed to be folded nicely in... Read More

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  • The Unlikely Relationship Between Drones, Parsnips, and an Iconic Retailer

    In the early 1800s, Michael Marks, a Polish Jew, emigrated to Leeds, England, and found work in small local markets. After borrowing some money, Marks set up his own market stall, which he called a Penny Bazaar. Around this time, he met a cashier from a neighboring stall, Thomas Spencer. The two became friends and... Read More

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  • 2024 Drone Photography Awards

    Based in Siena, Italy, Luca Venturi is considered one of the world’s foremost photographers. His passion for exploring the world and capturing what he sees through the lens of a camera has garnered him countless international awards. Wanting to further share his passion and establish Siena as the capital of international photography, Luca founded the... Read More

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  • Professors at the University of California Are Using Drones to Study Sharks

    Professor of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Douglas McCauley from the University of California, Santa Barbara, is hoping to change the way the world understands the ocean. Professor McCauley operates the McCauley Lab within the UC Santa Barbara Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, where he and his students study the relationships between oceanic and human communities,... Read More

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  • How Shark Tank Helped Launch a Drone Company

    Since its premiere in 2009, Shark Tank has consistently been one of the most popular reality television programs. The premise of the Emmy Award-winning show presents a panel of “Sharks,” investors, with a business proposal from a hopeful entrepreneur. Some of the most successful Shark Tank pitches feature everyday items such as Bombas socks, Scrub... Read More

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  • How Drones Are Transforming Suicide Prevention in Japan’s Aokigahara Forest

    At the northwestern base of Mt. Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan lies the Aokigahara Forest. Formed over the hardened lava left behind after the last major eruption of Mt. Fuji, the forest has several unique characteristics, such as ice caves, densely packed trees, and an eerie quiet, which have led to the... Read More

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  • The Future of Drone Deliveries with Wing and Serve Robotics

     The drone industry has been one of the fastest-growing sectors over the last decade. In 2022, the global drone industry was valued at $30.6 billion. While drones used for defense and agriculture make up the largest percentage of the industry, they are being utilized in countless other sectors. One of the slower-moving areas within... Read More

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  • NOAA and Black Swift Technologies Revolutionizing Hurricane Research with Drone Technology

    For over 50 years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been tasked with providing the best scientific resources on all things weather-related. As the impacts of climate change have become apparent, much of what NOAA does revolves around the study of hurricanes, which continue to increase in severity. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season... Read More

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  • Drone Technology and Forest Restoration, a New Frontier in Combating Deforestation

    Over the last 20 years, an estimated 420 million hectares of forest have been destroyed globally. The loss of the world’s forests directly affects climate change, biodiversity, pollution, soil erosion, and more. The majority of deforestation is due to human misuse, such as poor management of agricultural lands, overlogging, and urbanization. For the most part,... Read More

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