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Nine Eagles to Launch MOLA-UFO Selfie Drone at CES 2017

Nine Eagles, an emerging high technologies company that focuses on aerial vehicles developing and manufacturing, will launch its latest product, a selfie drone named MOLA-UFO, at the upcoming CES 2017 in Las Vegas, US.

4 Jan 2017

A Bio-Inspired Drone That Mimics Birds in Flight

A bio-inspired drone has been built with feathers to enhance its precision during flight. The device can spread or fold its wings while flying, making it more resistant in high winds and easier to maneuver.

16 Dec 2016

Drone Discovery Curriculum Introduces Young People to the Science of Drones

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are becoming increasingly popular. Drones are comprised of a system of tools that work together.

5 Dec 2016

Maximizing the Capabilities of Drones to Suit Extreme Conditions

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones is increasing in the commercial as well as academic areas. Governmental agencies and companies find them progressively more useful to assist their businesses, and researchers are continually seeking new and unique applications for the devices.

23 Nov 2016

Drones May Help Create Accurate 3D Model of Urban Environments and Design Wireless Networks

New technique provides an accurate 3D model, which improves the prediction of the propagation of radio waves at millimetre-wave frequencies.

7 Nov 2016

New Early Detection System Uses Drones to Detect Forest Fire

UPM researchers are now involved in the development of a technique to detect forest fires with the help using a new color index. This color index has been chosen to detect the tonalities of smoke and flames, and is based on the methods used for vegetation classification.

26 Oct 2016

New UAS Rule Provides Easier Path for Commercial Drone Operators to Secure FAA Certification

The recent changes to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is a significant development because commercial drone operators will no longer require Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval by exemption, which has typically taken months to secure.

21 Oct 2016