For the first time, researchers have succeeded in directly measuring the aerodynamics of flying animals as they manoeuvre in the air. Previously, the upstroke of the wings was considered relatively insignificant compared ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 8, 2018
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A team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Engineering has developed Asia's first fully solar-powered quadcopter drone. The aircraft has flown above 10 metres in test flights and achieved controllable ...
Engineering
Aug 21, 2018
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Professor Dongsoo Har and his team in Cho Chun Shik Graduate School of Green Transportation in Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) lately developed an aerial vehicle that is able to control the main ...
Engineering
Jan 12, 2018
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The British Airline Pilots Association is warning of a looming catastrophe unless drones are subject to tougher regulations.
Engineering
Jul 3, 2017
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China's biggest online retailer, JD.com Inc., announced plans Monday to develop drone aircraft capable of carrying a ton or more for long-distance deliveries.
Engineering
May 23, 2017
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An appeals court on Friday struck down a Federal Aviation Administration rule that required owners of drones used for recreation to register their craft.
Engineering
May 19, 2017
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I've reviewed a few quadcopters over the past year, but they've been on the tiny side.
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 6, 2016
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A government-sponsored committee is recommending standards that could clear the way for commercial drone flights over populated areas and help speed the introduction of package delivery drones and other uses not yet possible, ...
Other
Apr 4, 2016
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9
With the goal of achieving autonomous flight of drones, researcher José MartÃnez Carranza from the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE) in Mexico has developed a vision and learning system ...
Engineering
May 26, 2015
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Federal aviation officials, battered by complaints that bureaucratic hurdles are preventing industry from realizing the economic benefits of drones, announced Tuesday they are streamlining rules to expedite permits to fly ...
Other
Mar 24, 2015
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