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US Navy drops supplies to submarine at sea by DRONE for the first time

2019-10-30T22:53:16+0000

Delivering supplies by drone will eliminate the need for submarines to pull into ports for goods and allow them to spend more time in the fight.

Uber Eats Says Food Delivery by Drone is Coming to San Diego Next Summer

2019-10-30T22:52:47+0000

The wait for Jetsons-style food delivery in San Diego is almost over. Uber Eats announced this week their newest meal-carrying drone is expected to launch into San Diego airspace for deliveries in summer 2020.

Drone Run: A Timed Flying Game for Drones by Drone Run

2019-10-30T20:54:15+0000

Drone Run is raising funds for Drone Run: A Timed Flying Game for Drones on Kickstarter! Set the Landing Pad, Design your Course and Fly.

Mavic Mini

2019-10-30T20:53:31+0000

Mavic Mini offers a 30-minute max. flight time, a 3-axis gimbal for superior camera stability, and ultra-smooth footage.

DJI Unveils the Mavic Mini: A Palm-Sized Drone that Shoots 2.7K Video

2019-10-30T20:52:10+0000

After months of leaks and rumors, DJI has officially unveiled the Mavic Mini: an exceptionally light, palm-sized, foldable drone that’s “portable, easy to fly, designed for safety and perfect for everyone who wants to experience the fun of flying.”

Volocopter's massive utility drone can carry up to 440 pounds

2019-10-30T13:53:31+0000

Volocopter's is preparing to enter the utility drone market using a similar design to their air taxi. The VoloDrone is yet another 18-rotor electric aircraft, which can be remote-controlled or set to a pre-planned route in autonomous mode. But instead of carrying passengers, the VoloDrone is designed to fit various types of cargo and equipment under its belly -- be it a box, an agricultural sprayer, a sling or disaster relief tools.

A Female Drone Community Blooms Despite Industry Attempt to Target Men

2019-10-30T13:52:52+0000

After falling in love with flying her drone, a young videographer searched for a community of other female drone flyers—but couldn’t find one. So, she started her own.

Drone footage shows the aging PG&E transmission towers in California

2019-10-30T04:53:52+0000

This year’s fire season in California has started out with massive fires in Los Angeles and near San Francisco. PG&E’s aging transmission lines form a huge risk as failing equipment can potentially start wildfires as was the case last year. The Camp Fire in 2018 was started by a powerline that came down from a transmission tower after one of the hooks that hold up the lines broke. An article in the Wall Street Journal investigates the status of the PG&E towers and lines in California and uses drone footage to show the aging equipment.

New partnership pairs drone pilots with the football team

2019-10-30T04:53:41+0000

A black drone buzzed adjacent to the goal post, constantly adjusting for the best shot possible as the American River College football offense and ...

Meet the SuperVolo: First Commercial Product from Auterion Collaboration with GE Aviation

2019-10-30T00:52:12+0000

The SuperVolo is a long-range, VTOL, hybrid gas-electric UAV. With a 6-hour flight time and a design that accommodates difficult environments, the SuperVolo could be another player in the enterprise drone market for industrial or military use. And, it runs on an open-source operating system.