Posts (thoughts and musings)
What goes on here?
We’ll try to note some novel ways in which people/organizations are attempting to use drones to “do” something. This will exclude photo and image-processing applications. Don’t get us wrong…those are great, but just not close to our hearts. We (and hopefully you) will also post ideas that seem like good applications, and seek your thoughts … Continue reading "What goes on here?"
Read More“What can be done” vs. X
At InterDrone ’17, I observed a nicely protected drone designed for hazardous conditions from FlyAbility (http://www.flyability.com), asked about use in caves. Logical, right? As I recall the conversation, apparently the person I spoke with did not think it easily feasible to use in caves, because the transmission (for controls and for video) would choppy. The … Continue reading "“What can be done” vs. X"
Read More“Arming” drones
In an exchange between a State policeman, an exhibitor and me at a recent conference, both of them were stridently opposed to “arming” drones. When I asked if it was better than putting an officer in harm’s way, they said the PR repercussions by the public would be awful. PR vs. an officer’s safety? I … Continue reading "“Arming” drones"
Read MoreDrones & tactical ops
Mobile, AL police management have an enlightened and active drone program. Some time back, I heard them explain the careful way they train, prepare for and use drones in everyday situations. In one, an perp armed with a gun was fleeing from the police at night in a wooded area. The general idea was to use … Continue reading "Drones & tactical ops"
Read MoreeBlimp
Met and talked to the manager and engineers at eBlimp.com. They make small “advertising” blimps that can stay in the air for an hour until the engine batteries need changing. These clever folks find a market where the winds are, ideally at 5 mph, and up to 15mph with gusts of 20mph put an eBlimp … Continue reading "eBlimp"
Read MoreZipLine delivering medical supplies
Zipline operates a drone delivery system at national scale to send urgent medicines (like blood) to patients, no matter where they live. This California company developed a fixed-wing drone that can fly longer than most multi-rotor copters, while carrying lifesaving medical supplies to remote or otherwise time-consuming locations that would take a long time to … Continue reading "ZipLine delivering medical supplies"
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