Last year, IIT Bombay’s Techfest saw a staggering footfall of 1,65,000 enthusiasts in a span of three days. The Asia’s biggest Science and Technology Festival is back once again, with a bang. The fest will see an interesting lineup of events, lectures, panel discussion and competitions this season as well, ... Read More »
To keep a hawk’s eye on the long porous border with Pakistan and thwart incursions in the Northeast by the Chinese PLA, India may soon get pilotless Predator XP drones used by the US Navy. India has sought from the US 100 latest unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), both armed and ... Read More »
Amazon announced Monday a new partnership with the British government to begin the development of a drone delivery system of parcels, the company said in a statement. Support for the development of drone delivery has come from Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority, allowing the online retailer to experiment with drone usage ... Read More »
Melbourne – Australia Post has successfully field-trialled the use of drones to deliver small packages, clearing the way for test deliveries to customer homes later this year. The state-owned corporation said the drones will be used for the delivery of online shopping parcels and time-sensitive items such as medication. “We will ... Read More »
Despite dire predictions from the Federal Aviation Administration that the nation’s air traffic is at peril from unmanned aerial vehicles, a new study claims that the chances of a drone damaging a passenger plane are fairly slim. “Contrary to sensational media headlines, the skies are crowded not by drones, but ... Read More »
