DARPA seeks to achieve high levels of brain-system communications without surgery, in its new program, Next-Generation Nonsurgical Neurotechnology (N3).
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DJI Can Now Authorize Drone Flights in Controlled Airspace
DJI now has the US government’s permission to authorize drone flights in controlled airspace near airports.
The FAA has approved DJI as part of its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program. The agency rigorously tested and validated DJI’s technology capabilities before giving its stamp of approval.
DJI was one of 9 companies that were just newly authorized. The other eight are Aeronyde, Airbus, AiRXOS, Altitude Angel, Converge, KittyHawk, UASidekick, and Unifly.
Drone defense — powered by IoT — is now a thing
A new partnership between AT&T and startup Dedrone could bring drone defense to mainstream industry. But do we really need it?
Canada Considers Buying Huge Non-Flyable Drone From Germany To Meet Arctic Patrol Needs
The Germans removed virtually all essential components and put what’s left of the German aircraft into storage five years ago.
A Regulatory Overhaul Could Drastically Change Who Can Fly Drones in the U.S.
There is intense debate over how closely drone and model aircraft enthusiasts should be regulated.
Drone Hobbyists Angered
The Wild West days of unregulated recreational drones may be nearing an end.
The Best Inexpensive Drones For Beginners
You’d like to get into the drone sensation, but you don’t want to break the bank to do it. Don’t worry: there are plenty of options in the $100–300 range that include everything you need.
Before we continue: the term “drone” is a misnomer, since it technically describes something that can navigate on its own, not simply a remote control device. But then again, some of the more advanced models available—even a few on this list!—can indeed fly on their own, returning to their operator if a signal is lost, performing some pre-programmed tricks, or even avoid obstacles. So perhaps a persnickety terminology gripe is unwarranted, but we always want to ensure our readers are well informed and end up with a product that meets their expectations.
We’ve selected the best all-around drone for beginners, a cheap and durable one for kids, a drone that folds up for easy travel, one that’s ideal if you want to get into the exciting drone racing scene, and an upgrade model if you’re ready to spend a little more for advanced features.
Philippine inventor aims to cut travel times with passenger drone
BATANGAS, Philippines (Reuters) — A Philippine inventor has unveiled what he calls a flying sports car that represents the future of transport, riding it out of a warehouse toward a cheering crowd, leaving a cloud of dust in his wake.
New law would give feds the right to shoot down private drones in U.S.
The FAA bill that goes to the House floor Wednesday also establishes a Syria Study Group to provide the first comprehensive review of U.S. strategy in Syria.
Japan eager to be on board vertical-takeoff ‘flying cars’
Electric drones booked through smartphones pick people up from office rooftops, shortening travel time by hours, reducing the need for parking and clearing smog from the air.
This vision of the future is driving the Japanese government’s “flying car” project. Major carrier All Nippon Airways, electronics company NEC Corp. and more than a dozen other companies and academic experts hope to have a road map for the plan ready by the year’s end.
“This is such a totally new sector Japan has a good chance for not falling behind,” said Fumiaki Ebihara, the government official in charge of the project.