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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
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
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
During the Gulf War in the early 1990s, the United States began experimenting with drone technology on a larger scale. At the time, drones were still in their nascent stage, but it was clear that they had great tactical potential. San Diego-based defense and energy firm General Atomics was tasked with building a war-ready drone... Read More
2015 marked the first Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV. Now representing more than 3,500 industry experts from 60 different countries, the Commercial UAV Expo is considered the premier annual drone event, one that has influenced similar expos around the world. This includes the successful 2024 Korea Drone Expo. Held at the Songdo Convensia... Read More
With a current global market value of $25.3 billion, which is expected to increase to $133.6 billion by 2033, the drone industry is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. Data released by the Federal Aviation Administration reveals that as of August 2024, there are 785,827 drones registered in the United States. Of those registered,... Read More
The United States Navy is the largest naval force in the world and the second-largest military branch in the United States. Like all branches of the military in the United States, the Navy has become a pioneer in the promotion and utilization of drone technology. For 2021, the Department of Defense allocated $7.5 billion for... Read More
In 1827, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opened as the first passenger and freight line in the United States, kickstarting what would become the railway industry and symbolizing how the United States would embrace technological advancements. As the largest rail transportation network in the world, there are about 160,000 miles of rails crisscrossing the country.... Read More
Mustering a herd of animals requires a unique level of expertise. Many ranchers consider mustering and herding to be an art form that takes years to perfect. It involves ensuring that the herd is safe and healthy and has all the natural resources needed for survival. One of the biggest challenges ranch owners face today... Read More
Presque Isle State Park is a 3,112-acre state park in Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania, along Lake Erie. As one of 121 Pennsylvania State Parks, Presque Isle State Park sees 4 million visitors yearly, making it the most visited state park in Pennsylvania. It has 13 beaches, a marina, and 21 miles of recreational trails. The park... Read More