By Kristoffer Edlund Numerous industries have a need for aerial operations but cannot justify the expense of manned aircraft. With the comparatively low purchase and operational cost of multicopters, however, the required budget is far more reasonable. Despite the reduced cost, some degree of pilot skill is still required and continues to pose a barrier […]
By Ria Sandhu Deforestation is a growing concern when it comes to climate change because rising carbon dioxide levels and burning trees damage the atmosphere. The rate at which trees are being planted is not fast enough to combat industrial deforestation. BioCarbon Engineering, an emerging new company based in Oxford, is taking advantage of drone […]
By Greyson Harness This summer, a new type of drone is coming to the market: the ZANO, produced by Torquing Group. ZANO, unlike other personal drones on the market currently, is meant to be spectacularly small and lightweight, for quick and easy portability. At 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches and weighing barely two ounces, ZANO is […]
By Raeleigh Jones In February, 2014, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai launched the United Arab Emirates “Drones for Good” award. In speaking of the purpose for the award, he said, “We want to reach to people before they reach us. We want […]
By John Lillqiust What do you get when you cross a nerd with a kid who doesn’t quite fit into today’s school structure? You end up with an engineer whose creativity hasn’t been tainted by the structure of making the grade. You also get someone like Daniel Riley. Since his first Lego set, Riley has […]
By Emmaline Deiss According to a recent poll by the Associated Press-GFK, Americans are skeptical that the benefits of commercial drone use outweigh privacy and safety risks. The media has widely publicized concerns regarding the safety of drones, as well as the impacts drones may have on the public’s right to privacy. Though the drone industry has […]
By Paul Wissler In 2010, aerospace engineer Jonathan Downey at Boeing left the company to begin a company of his own. During his college years at MIT, he participated in a drone building competition. While engaged in that competition, he became perplexed at the difficulty at making drones able to change and adapt to new […]
By Jonathan Zubair One of the most revolutionary aspects of the recent rise in drone use is its widespread availability to the public. This easily accessible technology has spawned new and innovative uses for drones all over the world. Besides the domestic applications of drones, such as Jeff Bezo’s plan to deliver Amazon packages, […]
By Anna Neibling When you hear the word “swarm,” the mental image that comes to mind is probably not a good one, perhaps bringing to mind a dark cloud of stinging or otherwise nasty insects. However, there is a new swarm that focuses on doing great work. SWARM, or, Search With Aerial RC Multirotor Volunteer Search […]
By William Renz There is a hidden cost intertwined with the production of our food. Growing crops along the coasts can be a traumatic experience for aquatic ecosystems. Large, harmful algae colonies are an externality of agriculture in these areas. The algae robs nutrients of the sea and can make the waters a harsh environment […]