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Signe Brewster Jan 20, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Oops

DJI fixes bug that caused Inspire 1 drone crashes

DJI has issued a firmware update to owners of the brand new Inspire 1, a drone that caught the industry’s attention last…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Jan 15, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Takeoff

Skydio raises $3M to build software for safer, smarter drones

Skydio came out of stealth today with plans to build a smarter navigation system for drones, plus a $3 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Jan 12, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- And that's the way it is

CNN to study newsroom drone use for the FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration has not been kind to businesses hoping to legally operate drones, but it is slowly allowing their use by…

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Science & Energy, Work & Collaboration
Signe Brewster Jan 9, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Leave it to the robots

Obstacle avoidance is the next big step for drones

Consumer drones have come a long way in just a few years, evolving from complex hobbyist models to consumer-ready quadcopters with increasingly smart…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Nov 17, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

3D Robotics’ new modular drone will photograph and map your house

The X8+ is less than half the price of the Inspire 1, DJI's latest drone.…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Sep 11, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Airware partners with NASA to develop drone air traffic control system

The San Francisco startup develops hardware and software that help drones avoid collisions and safely return to their operators.…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Aug 28, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

It’s not just Amazon: Google is developing delivery drones too

Google is two years into developing "Project Wing," which relies on a cross between a plane and a helicopter to deliver goods.…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Aug 21, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Delivery drones will need to recognize when they are not fit to fly, and this algorithm could help

MIT researchers have developed a way to help drones predict how much fuel it has and the condition of its hardware. It also allows them to compute possible routes in advance to best handle problems.…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Jul 25, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

This drone can find lost or stranded people by picking up their mobile phone signals

A plane-like drone developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne pinpoints the location of Wi-Fi signals to track phones to within 30 feet.…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Jul 23, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Drone startup Airware raises $25M Series B to build out its staff

The 3-year-old San Francisco company will use the money to hire more people ahead of its commercial launch later this year.…

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Science & Energy
Signe Brewster Jun 10, 2014 (Jun 10, 2020) -- Blog Post

FAA ruling makes BP the first company that can legally use drones over US land

The FAA said drone manufacturer AeroVironment can now conduct aerial surveys in Alaska for the oil company. Its drones will monitor roads and infrastructure.…

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Technology
Signe Brewster Jun 2, 2014 (Jun 10, 2020) -- Blog Post

FAA considering allowing movie studios to use drones

While regulations governing drone flight in the U.S. have become messy, the FAA is plugging along as if it has full control…

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Technology
Signe Brewster May 22, 2014 (Jun 10, 2020) -- Blog Post

This working drone was made with a 3D printing pen

When I tried the 3Doodler 3D printing pen last year, it was fun but seemed kind of useless. The video below, which…

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Technology
Signe Brewster Jan 27, 2014 (Jun 10, 2020) -- Blog Post

Drone with robotic legs can perch on a branch like a bird

The drone closely mimics the landing style of the American kestrel. It could be used for surveillance or to help authorities in the case of a disaster.…

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