A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge has developed a solution to help air traffic controllers determine whether a drone is about to fly into a restricted area, based on surveillance data and algorithmic estimates. The technology can also be used to control robots and self-driving cars.
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In dense, “noisy” environments, autonomous flying devices have so far only been able to navigate safely with caution. But a new development has shown that this is no longer a problem.
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The Alphabet subsidiary will soon be partnering with Walgreens, the second largest pharmacy chain in the US, to deliver in Dallas-Fort Worth, the largest city in its history.
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The world record for the longest duration of flight has been set by Chinese students. Created by students at Beijing University of Aviation and Astronautics, the Feng Ru 3-100 flew continuously for 80 hours, 46 minutes and 35 seconds.
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A system to regulate commercial and medical drone flights is being tested in Israel to deliver sushi, ice cream and blood products by air, according to The Jerusalem Post, an English-language Israeli newspaper.
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The electric Volodrone will serve in places where traditional forms of transport are limited, according to the company. In May, Volocopter unveiled its second drone for passenger transport, the Voloconnect, which, unlike the previous Volocity, is not only capable of intra-city trips but also of much longer distances of up to hundreds of kilometres, and the company is also offering air taxi services and freight/cargo transport with the Volodrone eVTOL.