'Insect eyes' may allow drones to fly independently
After studying how insects navigate through dense vegetation, researchers at Lund University in Sweden came up with the system that can be applied to flying robots.
Apr 07, 2016, 17:50 PM IST
Watch: This Kolkata girl has created world's first underwater smart drone
Kolkata girl Sampriti Bhattacharya has invented an underwater drone that can map ocean floors and explore the deep sea.
Feb 27, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
Brazil uses drones to combat Zika virus
The legislature of the west-central state of Mato Grosso has also approved a law to allow cities to use drones to combat the mosquito.
Feb 21, 2016, 13:05 PM IST
Drone racing new sport of future
But what is so different about it? Besides the fact that drone-racing poses no risk to humans, the developers do a mix of first and third person views to grab eyeballs.
Feb 14, 2016, 17:52 PM IST
Smart drones can help search for people lost in the wild
However, the researchers warned that much work was still needed before a fully autonomous fleet would be able to swarm forests in search of missing people.
Feb 11, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
Amazing video: How Dutch police is using eagles to catch drones!
Ever since drones were invented, efforts have been underway to fool-proof security.
Feb 02, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
Goa district bans drones citing 'security risk'
The North Goa district administration on Wednesday banned the use of drones by private individuals and entities for 60 days, terming the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) a "security threat".
Dec 30, 2015, 20:53 PM IST
Forget pizza delivery, drones mapping high-altitude glaciers now
About five km high in the Peruvian Andes, drones are helping scientists map glaciers and wetlands with 10-cm precision and gauge how climate change will affect the people who rely on those glaciers for water supply.
Dec 16, 2015, 20:04 PM IST
3D to transform consumer electronics future
With smartphones, drones, automobiles, 3D printing and the internet of things converging to deliver novel high-tech concepts, the 3D technology will transform how consumer electronics are manufactured and consumed, according to Dassault Systemes -- the world leader in 3D design software.
Dec 12, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
Tough times ahead for drones flying in China as PLA Air Force tightens monitoring
Drone owners in China are in for a tough time after the People's Liberation Army (PLA) pledged to tighten monitoring of such aircraft, the media reported on Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2015, 15:37 PM IST
US moves toward mandatory registration of drones
The experts' recommendations mark the first step toward adopting of a formal law to this effect.
Nov 24, 2015, 03:52 AM IST
Drones to monitor crowd during Dev Diwali celebrations in PM Modi's constituency
Police will use drones to monitor crowd movement during the celebration of Dev Diwali in Varanasi next week.
Nov 21, 2015, 19:51 PM IST
China deploys radars, drones on borders to curb infiltration?
Many border areas have deployed an integrated frontier monitoring system consisting of advanced radars and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Nov 06, 2015, 16:41 PM IST
Italy to join US, Britain in arming drones
Italy will become the third country to fly armed drones along with the US and Britain following a nod from the US state Department, Italian media reported.
Nov 06, 2015, 12:16 PM IST
Soon, drones to repair potholes and street lights!
Researchers from the University of Leeds are leading a pioneering £4.2 million national infrastructure research project with the vision of creating self-repairing cities.
Oct 26, 2015, 09:38 AM IST
Drones to autonomously repair cities of the future
An army of drones could soon keep a watchful eye over streets in the UK, repairing things like potholes and busted street lamps, scientists say.
Oct 25, 2015, 15:52 PM IST
Drones used in Jammu, Srinagar to study traffic
To decongest the city roads, Jammu and Kashmir Police have, for the first time, used drones in the capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu.
Oct 16, 2015, 15:51 PM IST
DNA: India eyes Russian S-400 Triumf air defence missile system
India is planning to acquire new-generation Russian S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems, as per a media report.
Oct 15, 2015, 00:10 AM IST
Ozzy Osbourne 'spies' on neighbours
Singer Ozzy Osbourne has strange hobbies. Recently, it came to light that the singer likes to fly drones over his neighbours' homes
Oct 10, 2015, 12:18 PM IST
India turns to Israel for armed drones as Pakistan, China build fleets
India has accelerated plans to buy drones from Israel that can be armed, defence sources said, allowing the military to carry out strikes overseas with less risk to personnel.
Sep 22, 2015, 04:02 AM IST