OhadMIT creates a control algorithm for drone swarmsverified_publisherTechCrunch - Natasha LomasSwarms of drones flying in terrifyingly perfect formation could be one step closer, thanks to a control algorithm being developed at MIT. The complexities involved in controlling teams of moving robots so they don’t crash into each other, or indeed wipe out other objects/entities that cross their …
OhadHere are the seven best ways to neutralize a rogue droneverified_publisherThe Verge - Andrew J. HawkinsJammers, net-guns, and a freaking eagle The US Senate passed a bill Tuesday to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, including a provision to create a pilot program to test new technologies to intercept or shut down drones that get too close to airports. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) said …
OhadThese Super-Fast Drones Could Soon Be Saving Thousands of Livesverified_publisherInc Magazine - Will YakowiczZipline is launching a fleet of 15 autonomous drones to deliver needed medical supplies to patients in hard-to-reach places in Central Africa. The prospect of drones zipping around above our heads is often viewed as an annoyance--or even a danger. But some could provide vital help. In July, Zipline, …
OhadHigh-flying hack: Researcher shows how to seize control of a droneverified_publisherCNET - Laura HautalaDrones -- those fearsome unmanned flying vehicles that ignite debates about privacy and the ethics of warfare -- now have something to fear themselves. That would be Nils Rodday, a German cybersecurity student who proved he can hack a drone. Rodday found flaws in one drone model that let him send …
OhadDJI will now cover the cost of repairs if you crash your droneverified_publisherThe Verge - Ashley CarmanIt can be thrilling to fly your drone at top speed low to the ground, but that's also asking for trouble, since accidents can be quite expensive. Owners of DJI drones, the Phantom or the Inspire, can now push the limit without worrying about covering the full cost of repairs. The drone maker is now …
OhadRacing Into The Augmented FutureReadWrite - Christopher CaenThe Drone Racing League (DRL) has been getting a ton of press recently, and a quick trip to their homepage does not disappoint. Under video of drones blasting through abandoned factories and major league ballparks is the following description of the sport: The top pilots in the world. Epic …
