Drones

Read: SIA Government Summit 2016 to Host Discussions on Drones and Other National Security Topics

SIA Government Summit 2016 to Host Discussions on Drones and Other National Security Topics

Keynote speakers and conference sessions for this summer’s event were announced.

Read: Drones Could Soon Have Bomb-Sniffing Technology to Fight Against Terrorism

Drones Could Soon Have Bomb-Sniffing Technology to Fight Against Terrorism

A lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed the technology, which is said to be a year away from being in the field.

Read: New Drone Operates Under Water and in the Skies

New Drone Operates Under Water and in the Skies

Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory is responsible for developing the UAV.

Read: Meet CAROS, a Flying Drone That Can Climb Walls

Meet CAROS, a Flying Drone That Can Climb Walls

A civil engineer is developing a drone robot that can be flown to a structure and then affixed to perform inspection and maintenance tasks.

Read: Federal National Drone Policy On Collision Course With State Laws

Federal National Drone Policy On Collision Course With State Laws

The FAA wants to set a national policy on drones, which could conflict with numerous state and local laws, plus hundreds of proposed bills.

Read: Drones to Monitor Crowds at Popular Spring Break Spot in Texas

Drones to Monitor Crowds at Popular Spring Break Spot in Texas

In anticipation of larger crowds than in past years, city officials are using two drones to have a birds-eye view of the large gatherings of college students.

Read: Drone Comes Within 16 Feet of Paris Airliner in Closest Encounter Yet

Drone Comes Within 16 Feet of Paris Airliner in Closest Encounter Yet

The pilot had to switch off autopilot while landing and take action to avoid the drone.

Read: Lawmakers Debate Weaponized Drones for Connecticut Police

Lawmakers Debate Weaponized Drones for Connecticut Police

Connecticut legislators are debating a bill that would allow police to use armed drones in some crisis situations.

Read: Drones Could Use Video Images to Locate, Guide Lost Hikers to Right Path

Drones Could Use Video Images to Locate, Guide Lost Hikers to Right Path

A Swiss and Italian team developed a drone system that enables the UAVs to use video images and an algorithm to help hikers find the right path.

Read: Police Department in Ill. to Use Crime-Fighting Drone to Protect Public Safety

Police Department in Ill. to Use Crime-Fighting Drone to Protect Public Safety

Orland Park is the first municipal police department in Illinois to operate its own drone.

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