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The commercial drone industry is growing by leaps and bounds but still faces some major hurdles. One of those hurdles is the prohibitive regulatory environment, which is slowly being loosened to accommodate rapid drone expansion. But the rising demand for drones could end up being hindered by an unforeseen problem: the growing shortage in the... Read More
What’s the best anti-drone technology money can buy? For the Dutch police, it’s no technology at all. It’s birds, specifically eagles. Back in 2016, law enforcement officials in Amsterdam were training the large raptors to snatch unlawfully flying drones from the sky and then do what eagles do best: take their prey to a nest... Read More
Drones aren’t typically thought of as manned aircraft. Either the drone is remotely piloted or it flies autonomously following a pre-programmed flight pattern. The term Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or UAV, reflects this understanding. But manned drones do exist. Jetson, a Swedish company has already sold the first 12 models of its single-seat manned aircraft, which... Read More
Aerodynamics experts have tested modern aircraft in wind “tunnels” for years. But unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are subsonic propeller-driven vehicles with navigational systems and functions that differ from conventional aircraft. Wind tunnel testing of drones therefore requires substantial adaptation. One obvious adaptation is the tunnel’s size, which is generally much smaller for drones. But UAV... Read More
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations prohibit the flying of drones near commercial airports or above an altitude of 400 feet. But apparently, drone operators near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport – one of the nation’s busiest – never got the memo. In recent months, commercial airline pilots landing and taking off at O’Hare have complained to the... Read More
Acknowledging 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II, a massive Platinum Jubilee Celebration took place on June 2-5, 2022. Celebrations included the annual Trooping the Colors Parade, a Royal Gun Salute, the lighting of beacons throughout the country, luncheons, tea parties, a Service of Thanksgiving, and a Derby, among many other festivities.... Read More
In 2020, the cargo shipping industry transported more than 10 billion tons of goods worldwide. Chinamax, a standard for measuring some of the largest cargo freight ships, was originally developed to account for cargo ships along the China-Brazil trade routes. Harbors around the world have now expanded to accommodate such large vessels. A Chinamax ship... Read More
On the east bank of River Medway, along England’s historical Watling Street, stands Rochester Castle directly across from Rochester Cathedral. Founded after the Norman Conquest around 1087-1089, the castle has seen its fair share of conflict from sieges and wars. The castle’s most prominent feature, the stone keep, is one of the best preserved 12th... Read More
It’s that time of year when everything is blooming and growing. For many in North America, it seems they need to cut their grass every other day. Keeping lawns well trimmed is important not just to boost curb appeal, but it also helps promote healthy regrowth and minimize pests. For smaller yards, regular mowing is... Read More
A film 3 decades in the making, delayed by the global pandemic, that cost $170 million to make, finally hit theaters this past Memorial Day Weekend. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Top Gun: Maverick brought in over $160 million over the 4 day weekend, earning Tom Cruise his biggest premier ever and becoming the biggest... Read More