Countries worldwide are amending their drone policies so that they can introduce drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into real-world commercial use, such as inspecting and gathering data over large swaths of land like railroads, utility lines, and farms with maximum efficiency and productivity

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, has been one of the most attractive construction trends in recent years. The construction industry has seen an almost 240% increase in drone usage, higher than any other commercial sector. Drones offer such aviation benefits and capabilities tha

Drones that carry different acoustic, visual, chemical, and biological sensors, have various military and civilian applications such as search and rescue, surveillance, firefighting, weather monitoring, surveying, power infrastructure monitoring, and urban planning and management. Recently, the mini

The use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) generates heavy deliberation and debate over the malicious uses of the technology, which can potentially pose great threats to public security and personal privacy. How can companies and local law enforcement protect the people and sensitive facil

Construction is one of the most dynamic sectors in the global economy, contributing significantly to the development of nations by creating jobs, income generation, and redistribution. In the US, nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the country on any giv

Our cities are growing at a scale that no one can ever imagine! Unfortunately, this rapid urbanization has several negative implications: congested roads, pollution, and decreased efficiency in the flow of people and goods. No matter what the city planners do to keep up with the pace of urbanization

The construction of a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV) can be both challenging and rewarding although it may be intimidating to build one by yourself because you need to go through a mountain of information before you try anything. Fortunately, it’s not as difficult as it sounds, and you will

From the inspection of oil pipelines to crops, piloted and autonomous drones are finding applications across industries. In last-mile delivery, in particular, drones provide immense value by significantly reducing the cost, time, and energy consumption to make a delivery. Beyond the benefits of

All major cities in China now join hands to fight the sudden coronavirus outbreak, firstly occurred in Wuhan. Using drones! Leading high-tech industrial drone manufacturer, specializing in researching and developing multi-rotor drones, Shenzhen MicroMultiCopter (MMC) has launched the UAV prevent

The Condor is a heavy-lift, long-range cargo delivery drone, introduced by Drone Delivery Canada (DDC), with a lifting capability of 180kgs (400lbs) of payload, a travel range of 200kms and an operating speed of 120kph. This large cargo, long-range delivery drone was in the display recently at publi

Launching an unmanned aerial vehicle is potentially the most critical phase in UAV operations. Fixed-wing UAVs need to be accelerated to a minimum airspeed before achieving take-off, while large fixed-wing UAVs can take-off and land only on a runway of sufficient length, constructed on suitable grou

Meet aviation entrepreneur and inventor Matthew Sweeny, who is the founder and CEO of Flirtey, an industry-leading, independent drone delivery company. I had a chance to interview Sweeny, who is currently reinventing the delivery process for humanitarian, online retail and food delivery industries –

Drone delivery services have become increasingly popular in the last few years in industries like e-commerce, construction, and film production. But the global pandemic has shone the spotlight on drone delivery’s essential role in the healthcare industry. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pa

Have you ever had the unusual sight of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, peeping you through your window? And by the time you summon someone to see it, it vanished, leaving you wondering what to do? It’s not the first time that house owners had a close encounter with a dro

The idea of deploying robotic warplanes alongside manned fighter airplanes dates back to World War II, but Australia has just taken a big step toward updating the concept for the 21st century. The Royal Australian Air Force has teamed up with American plane-maker Boeing to develop a stealthy, roboti

It is the worst thing that can ever happen to a drone pilot! And can happen to anyone and anytime. A drone flyaway takes place when the controller unexpectedly loses the communication link with the drone, making it hard or impossible to control the drone. The result? The drone crashlands or flies a

Fighting crime is increasingly becoming a challenge for police forces across the globe, especially in the UK as the number of police officers has dropped 14 % over the last seven years. Officers deal with troublesome situations very often involving people who might harm themselves or others, and th

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have made their way in the photography and entertainment industry. Widely used in movies, sports, documentaries, and ad films, drones allow photographers and filmmakers to capture shots that were previously impossible or too costly to achieve. W

The Drone Racing League (DRL), a professional drone racing circuit for elite FPV (First Person View) pilots, has launched the league’s first-ever autonomous racing drone – DRL RacerAI. Customized to defeat a human in a physical sport by closing the gap between artificial intelligence

Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have many valuable applications in various industries around the world. They can do things that once required costly equipment and were dangerous to carry out. From crop monitoring to reconnaissance missions, drones can accomplish most of the difficult tasks