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News for Week of 06-11-2018
- Drone NewsBytes

News for Week of 06-11-2018

Drone NewsBytes

Flying car startup backed by Google founder offers test flights

Test flights by first-timers were over water, with the top speed limited to 32 kilometers per hour (20 mph) and the altitude to no more than three meters. The electric aircraft had 10 small lift rotors on its wings, making it capable of vertical take-off and landing like a helicopter.

Ever wanted to try drone surfing?

Using an Alta, drone Freefly Systems demonstrates how you can surf while being towed by a drone.

New Parrot Anafi drone is making a splash

The new Parrot Anafi drone was introduced recently and already has quite a few reviews out for it. The drone may not beat DJI on all its capabilities, but this drone will definitely develop its own following.

S.2836, Preventing Emerging Threats Act: Can Homeland Security Take Down Small Drones?

Senate hearing last week detailed if government divisions have the right to interfere with your drone in flight.

Rogue Drones: What Does the FAA Do to Enforce Drone Laws? New Report from GAO Offers Insight

This article will help you understand what the FAA can and cannot do in cases of Rogue drones. They also detail out the number of actionable incidents they have had.

AT&T’s All-Weather Drone Takes Off In Time For Hurricane Season

AT&T says the Extreme Weather Drone can withstand a tropical storm with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph. It is also able to fly in snow and extreme temperatures, ranging from below freezing to ‘sweltering’. It’s armed with a thermal imaging payload, so the drone can see through smoke, tree cover, and other obstacles.

Your Quadcopter may not survive after the French military spots it

Yet another story about militaries prepping to destroy small civilian drones. This time the french reveal their Milad mobile anti-drone system. Due to a combination of Drones used as weapons in the middle-east, as well as the terrorist events in France, this system was developed to protect sensitive sites and public events.

Smoking weed from a flying bong? Honestly?

This man decided to smoke weed from a bong while flying it atop his Mavic Pro. Didn't say it was smart but hey it's news

9 bizarre drones - From lake hoppers to web slingers

This article lists some of the more bizarre drones built over the past few years. Give you a view back into the development arc of current drones.

Saudi Arabian fashion show mocked for featuring no models

As we have reported in the past the fashion community has dabbled with drones to help sell fashion items. Last year they used drones to show purses, this year Dolce and Gabbana used drones to show off their clothing line instead of using models.

Unofficial drone flying might halt Isle of Man TT motorcycle races

Isle of Man CAA has banned the use of drones during races and practice sessions to prevent any interference with emergency and filming activity with helicopters

Aircraft regulator wans to enlist KIWI kids to help push drone safety message

The Civil Aviation Authority wants to enlist schoolchildren to help spread the message of safety with drones to adult users, in the face of a rapidly rising number of near misses with planes

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