For most people, holidaying without a camera would be unthinkable. With the advent of social media, more so Instagram, the stakes are even higher for some of us. It’s no longer about capturing our best memories and saving them in a hardcopy photo album, you see. These days, most people want to share their experiences with a world that has an insatiable appetite for wow-factor photography. More so when it comes to travel destinations. Thanks to advancements in technology, the amateur photographer and videographer does not need a standalone camera these days ..read more

If you’ve been keeping abreast of the latest happenings on the tech scene, then you will probably have happened across the futuristic concepts from German startup Volocopter that look like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. In case you missed it, don’t worry, here’s a brief rundown about them. Volocopter is an aviation startup based in Bruchsal, Germany that focuses on the design of fully electric and autonomous multi-rotor aerial vehicles (aka giant drones) for air taxi use. Call them flying taxis, in short. Sale San ..read more

Drones have become an integral part of many industries today, and look set for many more. With the likes of Amazon openly planning drone deliveries in the near future, seeing drones in our daily lives will become increasingly common. But that itself is going to bring new challenges. For both the companies that operate them and for all of us as individuals. Drones fly at low altitude, much lower than any helicopter or plane, and they ‘see’ the world around them through cameras and other imaging equipment. So, a drone flying over your home could be taking images of everything. Is that legal ..read more

Not too long ago, the word drone used to mean male bees whose sole life purpose was to ensure the continuity of the tribe. But like catfish, viral, and cloud, the term has assumed a whole new meaning in this high tech age. In tech speak, drones refer to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Recently though, scientists have been taking inspiration from the drone counterparts in the animal kingdom, as they toy with the idea of using minuscule UAVs to explore unknown environments independently. The work was presented in the journal Science Robotics on October 23, 2019, with the researchers noting that ..read more

Hong Kong is a territory that is part of the People’s Republic of China. Once a British colony, it was handed back to China in 1997. Since then, it’s been declared a special administrative region by China, running its own governmental and economic system apart from China – in what China terms as one country, two systems. It is now officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR). One of the most densely populated places on Earth, Hong Kong, measuring just 426 square miles is home to a population of more than 7 million people. This vibrant ci ..read more

Whether it be shooting YouTube videos, streaming live footage to Facebook, making Amazon deliveries, farming applications, or military operations, drones are increasingly becoming ubiquitous. They are finding use in everything from aerial photography and delivering products to customers, to tending crops and conducting surveillance. Now, the medical world is also looking at ways drones can be useful in the profession. A study of rush hour traffic in New York City has returned promising results vis-à-vis the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to reach patients ..read more

DJI’s unveiling of its latest drone, the Mavic Mini comes as no surprise. Having been leaked prior to launch, many anticipated the drone’s arrival when DJI announced a new product was coming on its website. Even many of its features were widely discussed and came about as expected. Mavic Mini - Is a New DJI Drone Coming? Recent FCC Filings reveals a new drone labelled as Mavic Mini and another item which may well be an accessory such as a controller. Read More What came as a surprise though, is its price ..read more

With the ever increasing adoption of drones in the commercial sector, new industries and systems have sprung up utilizing and deploying drones in helpful situations. According to research done by PricewaterhouseCoopers (reference), the global market for businesses using drones is valued at over USD$127B. As more organizations realize the potential and look to capitalize on these opportunities, we expect the overall market to grow even bigger. Which is why, it is imperative that we ensure that drones are used in an ethical and helpful way. Sale ..read more

Drones will soon be flying prescription drugs and other healthcare products directly to your doorstep. Due to strict regulation and the ponderous drone safety requirements imposed by the FAA, drone delivery companies are hoping to gain public support by focusing on healthcare first. UPS has recently partnered with CVS to begin delivery of the pharmacy retailer’s products. Although not stated when, UPS plans to begin drone delivery operations to households in America through its Flight Forward (UPSFF) subsidiary. Drone Airline In late September, UPSFF was permitted to operate a Drone Airline by ..read more

What if we can arm a tiny drone with a small explosive charge with enough precision and power to kill or maim a person? We then enhance its object tracking with advanced A.I. and facial recognition so that it can target an individual not just based on their facial features; but gender, ethnicity, age or the clothes that they wear? Imagine the possibility when we unleash vast swarms of these tiny killer drones via an air drop to take out a whole group of people we marked as “bad guys”? Whole cities or nations can be brought to compliance without destructive weapons or sending boots on the groun ..read more