Drones photography contest

Drones capture bird's eye view of Australia's most loved landmarks. From the pink waters of Western Australia's Lake Miller to Tasmania's vibrant tulip fields, the aerial snaps showcase the country's natural beauty as never seen before. As the drone photography phenomenon rapidly gathers pace, Tourism Australia has invited budding aerial photographers from around the globe to compete in the Australia From Above contest. The contest is open from March 2 to May 2 and welcomes professionals and enthusiasts alike to share their visions of the country.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4284998/Drones-capture-bird-s-eye-view-Australian-landmarks.html

Siberian tigers chasing drone

Siberian tigers ‘kill’ drone. A video from China in early February shows Siberian tigers chasing after a drone camera before bringing it to the ground. The tigers are seen chasing the drone through the snow, before one pounces on it in flight. China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, reported that local media had been using the drone to film the tigers in Northeast Tiger Forest Park in Harbin City. The footage was uploaded to YouTube by CCTV Plus, where it garnered over three million views since it was uploaded on Feb 22.

http://www.star2.com/living/animals/2017/03/03/siberian-tigers-kill-drone/

Bringing back the supersonic passenger plane

A handful of aviation companies are working to bring back supersonic passenger travel and one of the newer contenders, Boom, recently completed the first round of wind-tunnel testing, a critical step in the development of a prototype. The company’s next step is to start assembly of the XB-1 Demonstrator, a technologically representative one-third-scale version of the production Boom airliner, which will ultimately seat up to 45. The first flight of the XB-1 is expected late this year.

 

Small plane crashed into a home

Three people were killed and two others are in critical condition after a small plane crashed into a California home on Monday, authorities said. Two dwellings were destroyed when the plane went down in Riverside at about 4:45 p.m. All of the victims had been flying in the aircraft. The crash threw debris as far as half a mile away, set homes ablaze and sent thick, choking smoke billowing into the sky.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/two-rescued-two-missing-small-plane-crashes-california-home-n726486

Be aware of birds when flying

The next time you fly on an airplane, keep your eyes peeled for birds—not drones—flying too close to the plane’s wing. Although in 2016, more drones have flown too close to airports compared to the previous year, none of those aerials actually smashed into airplanes, according to research released by the FAA this week. The report detailed more than 1,200 incidents of airplane pilots, law enforcement, air traffic controllers, and U.S. citizens reporting drones flying in places they shouldn’t.

http://fortune.com/2017/02/24/faa-birds-drones-pilots/

The latest development of the Marine Corps

The latest development in an ambitious effort of the Marine Corps is to use unmanned aircraft to resupply troops in the field. This demonstration tests what the military calls a “pilot in a box.” It will allow Marines to convert manned helicopters, including Vietnam-era Hueys, into remote-controlled aircraft that can deliver supplies to dangerous places without putting pilots in harms way. The technology will allow the Marines to reduce the number of troops in logistical support, freeing up more for combat, said Loren Thompson, a military analyst at the Lexington Institute.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/02/22/drones-supplying-united-states-troops/98155244/

Warren Buffet invested 10b into four airlines

Warren Buffet‘s Berkshire Hathaway invested nearly $10 billion into American, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines. Surprisingly enough, in 2013, Buffet referred to the country‘s airline industry as a "deathtrap for investors", according to Business Insider. Over the past two years, the chosen airlines have reported record profits, positive post-financial crisis capacity discipline and lower labor costs. Thus, instead of picking one airline to invest in, Warren Buffet selected all four.

A drones's perspective of the world

A group of international photographers is doing the same thing — but from a drone's perspective. Here are a few of the eye-catching images we came across and the stories behind them: An island home in Solomon Islands, Romanian sheep, seen from the sky, "Lion's Rock" towers above a Sri Lankan jungle, Cambodian children couldn't believe what they saw.

http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/01/21/510324415/photos-a-drones-view-of-the-world

Extended benefits of drones

In recent years, drone technology has attracted attention due to its use in countless conflicts around the world. Even though unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have proven hugely successful in military service for decades, they also hold enormous commercial potential. Companies are just beginning to unlock the numerous benefits of drones, experimenting with everything from crop-dusting to pizza delivery. UAV technology has made huge strides in recent years, along with regulations and investment support, making it far more user-friendly for commercial applications.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/09/02/the-industries-where-drones-could-really-take-off-infographic/#6b4d936c27ad

 

Traffic management system for drones

Hundreds of drones are expected to hit the Singapore skies in the near future, but many questions how they will safely fly over dense and urban areas have risen lately. Researchers have unveiled a traffic management system, which is much like the traffic laws and infrastructure cars have on roads. Named Traffic Management of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, this initiative would designate air-lanes and use virtual fences to reroute drones around restricted geographical locations.

http://i-hls.com/2017/01/uav-traffic-management-system-will-designate-urban-air-lanes/

Turkish cargo Boeing 747 crashes in Kyrgyzstan

A Turkish cargo plane flying from Hong Kong has crashed into a village in Kyrgyzstan, killing all four crew and at least 33 people on the ground. The Boeing 747 operated by ACT Airlines crashed as it was about to land in fog at Manas airport, 25km (15 miles) north of the capital, Bishkek. At least 15 buildings were destroyed in the village outside the airport and at least 33 people were killed.

Drone schools for younger people

Leaders in the unmanned aircraft industry are trying to persuade young people who think drones are cool to consider flying them for a living. Commercial pilots must obtain a FAA drone license, and some companies that employ such pilots have started selling classes that help students prepare for the FAA test or just figure out whether they would be interested in such a career.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/drone-schools-woo-younger-pilots-commercial-jobs-44777374

10 essential technologies that will drive the next economy

There are many that in combination will drive massive change across both – the consumer and enterprise domain. Specifically, I think 10 are essential, and shaping the industries of the future: drones, blockchain, big data, augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, robots, internet of things, genetics.

http://www.game-changer.net/2016/08/29/10-emerging-technologies-that-will-drive-the-next-economy/

The beauty of autumn captured by drones

Aerial drones capture the beauty of autumn from Canada to Lithuania. The air is getting cooler, the sun is setting earlier, and the colors are changing. Leaves in vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange now adorn the trees. Fall is here, and trees are displaying brilliant colors to prove it. Photographers across the globe are capturing the beauty from above–by use of aerial drones.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/11/fall-drone-photos/

Norway's midnight sun filmed by drones

Drone captures the haunting beauty of Northern Norway’s Mountains. This stunning landscape attracted filmmaker Michael Fletcher to film it by drone throughout midnattssol, or midnight sun, a natural phenomenon that occurs for several weeks during the summer in which the sun appears to never go below the horizon. During this time, the Earth's axis angles the north Arctic toward the sun, creating an effect of a combined sunset and sunrise. Fletcher's compilation immerses us among the mountains with aerial views of northern Norway's mountains.

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/drone-captures-the-haunting-beauty-of-northern-norways-mountains?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_tw20161113video-lofotendronefootage&utm_campaign=Content&sf42102155=1

The new Disney nighttime show

The new nighttime show coming to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Florida is using g drones. UAVs equipped with seasonal lights, will fill the night sky and create imagery that traditional projection and fireworks never could. However, Disney is preparing all kinds of unmanned aerial vehicles for use in their parks, from drones equipped with their own projection systems to drones that can actually assist in igniting fireworks.

http://www.slashfilm.com/disney-world-drones/

Drones allowed at Disney parks

Drones are now allowed at Disney parks. The waiver requires that drone operators at Disney must have remote pilot certificates and allows the aircraft to be flown at night. Government aviation authorities have given Disney permission to fly drones at the company's theme parks in Florida and California. The Federal Aviation Administration earlier this week issued a waiver to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, allowing the drones to be flown.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/drones/a23716/drones-disney/

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