$5M grant awarded to Winston-Salem aviation network to expand drone technology
North Carolina lawmakers have awarded a $5 million grant to Aerox, an aviation company with a division based in Winston-Salem.
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A Military Drone With A Mind Of Its Own Was Used In Combat, U.N. Says
Autonomous drones can fly themselves to a specific location, pick their own targets and kill without the assistance of a remote human operator. The U.N. says such a drone was in the air in March 2020.
Don't Swat This Bug. It Might Be A Robot On A Rescue Mission
Scientists are trying to build a tiny drone with the agility of a mosquito. These light but strong flying robots could be used in critical situations, such as finding people in a collapsed building.
U.S. Announces New Rules For Drones And Their Operators
Drones represent the fastest-growing segment in the entire transportation sector. Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and UPS have started testing drones to deliver goods to customers.
VIDEO: Australian Surfer Narrowly Escapes Shark After He Was Alerted By Drone
Drone footage captures the moment a more-than-6-foot shark circles a surfer, coming only inches away from him. It's possible that the drone noise scared the animal away.
In Aerial Combat Over Lake Michigan, Eagles: 1; Drones: 0
Last month, Hunter King was using a drone to map shoreline erosion for Michigan's environmental department when a bald eagle apparently attacked the vehicle, causing it to crash into the water.
In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare
Iran has been developing drones for both itself and its proxies. In recent months those drones have been used for targeted assassinations, military strikes and to sow chaos in the region.
'We're Not Being Paranoid': U.S. Warns Of Spy Dangers Of Chinese-Made Drones
The Department of Homeland Security is warning about the dangers of using Chinese-made drones, while some lawmakers want to prevent transit systems from buying Chinese-made subway cars.
If Drones Had 'Claws,' They Might Be Able To Fly For Longer
Small drones have a problem — their battery life runs out relatively quickly. A team of roboticists says it has created special landing gear that can help conserve precious battery life.
FAA Certifies Google's Wing Drone Delivery Company To Operate As An Airline
Wing's drones are made to deliver a wide range of items — including coffee, chocolate and burritos — from local merchants to their customers.