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SpaceX’s launches 21 Starlink satellites from California

In a significant achievement, SpaceX's launches 21 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Revolutionary shape shifting robot can squeeze into confined spaces

Meet CLARI, the small flexible Robot designed to navigate small spaces, with some inspiration from the world of bugs.

Canadians rally behind eVTOL industry

Nearly 73% of Canadians support the development of the eVTOL industry, driven by job creation, economic growth, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Heat sensor fire drones could be the latest firefighting technology

‘FireDrone’, a possible new firefighting technology, can go into burning buildings, scope out fires, and deliver real-time data on people inside.

Horizon Aircraft reveal 73% of Canadians support air taxi services

A recent study conducted by Horizon Aircraft reveals that 73% of Canadians support the development of air taxi services, aiming to create jobs and reduce congestion.

Drone Superhighways: Will robotics and automation change our lives?

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, took the podium as the opening speaker at the highly anticipated International Conference on Robotics and Automation held in London on May 30, 2023.

Climate technology designed to protect power grids from extreme weather

Laki Power brings power to remote areas with its climate technology, designed to detect extreme weather before it occurs, and deter power outages.

UK’s first medical drone delivery project will change future of NHS

A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland will deliver the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones.

Low-carbon aerospace technology backed by £273 million government innovation fund

The UK government has backed an innovation fund for low-carbon aerospace technology to help job opportunities for the global green flight revolution.

Drone chemotherapy becomes an NHS net zero cancer strategy

NHS cancer patients will be the first to experience drone chemotherapy, which furthers the NHS net zero strategy, as it cuts down travel time and distance.

Hyperspectral camera imaging promotes research of the seas and space

Mikko Mäkelä, Research Professor at VTT, discusses the possibilities of a hyperspectral camera – a device that can see things which the human eye cannot.

An underwater drone can measure ocean acidification

An underwater drone can measure carbon dioxide levels in the ocean, and combat ocean acidification, monitoring global warming.

Flying taxis & drone deliveries: How air travel could look in 2030

Flying taxis, drone deliveries and short-haul plane journeys powered by hydrogen or batteries are not far from reality.

Drones and Associated Products and Services framework for the public sector

Here, the 100% publicly owned YPO tells us what we need to know about the intriguing new Drones and Associated Products and Services framework for the emergency service and the wider public sector.

UK Police force to tackle the misuse of drones

Under the new Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill, UK police officers have been granted the power to tackle the misuse of drones.

What do drone operators need to know before the 30th November?

Ahead of the 30th November 2019, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released new UK drone regulations. These regulations will adjust how drone operators are legally able to use drones.

Sharing the skies: Drone regulation and security

Florent Abat, Drones & IoT Director, Gemalto, explores the challenges around drone regulation and provides an insight into how we can create a standardised, integrated and seamless way of managing the skies of the future.

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