Drones

Drones are revolutionizing environmental research. Using small remote-controlled aerial vehicles, scientists can photograph far-flung places more quickly, easily and cheaply than by conventional surveys done on foot, by car or from balloons, satellites or air…

Early Friday morning, retail behemoth Walmart offered up deals that were so unbelievable, they seemed too good to be true. Eagle-eyed shoppers took advantage of the lowest prices they've ever seen assigned to the DJI Spark Fly More bundle, priced at $17.99, …

Bad weather is one thing technology won't let us escape, no matter how hard we try. The new ClimaCell app will at least help you be prepared.  ClimaCell launched earlier this week on iOS with the promise of hyper-accurate forecasting, at least relative to th…

Inspector General of Police, Guntur, Vineet Brijlal, has said prior permission should be obtained from the police before using drones. Mr. Brijlal, in a press release, said it was illegal for anyone to use drones without permission of the Sub Divisional Poli…

In the rush to get packages to your doorstep faster, delivery companies are experimenting with far-out technologies like drones and robots that can circumvent traffic—and that, most importantly, don’t need a conventional place to park while they deliver. But …

If you're one of those people who thought they wasted their summer away on nonsensical things, don't fret. We have something that'll keep your hands busy and get those creative juices flowing.  Whether you have any interest in robotics or not, you'll find th…

DJI’s smallest and lightest gimbal is great for budding videographers Although it’s mostly known for drones, Chinese giant DJI also has an extensive line of camera accessories. The latest is a camera stabilizer called the Ronin SC. It is similar to last year’…

Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day, perhaps for all time. Spacebar: hammer out five drones. Page Up: slap down a refinery, place a bunker for protection. 2: Scout. Have a quick poke, pull back. Home: marines qu…

Drones have become widespread in photography and filmmaking, and their applications keep growing. Researchers at UC Berkeleys High Performance Robotics Laboratory (HiPeRLab) have created a drone that shrinks mid-flight so it can squeeze through small spaces. …

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