Researchers at Northwestern University of Technology in China claim to have developed a method to use high-energy lasers to keep drones in the air indefinitely.
Automated agricultural drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have the potential to revolutionize the way we approach agriculture. These drones are equipped with sensors, cameras, and other types of technology that allow them to collect data on crops, soil conditions, and other factors that can impact the growth and health of crops.
The German manufacturer Wingcopter has signed a contract with Continental Drones Ltd, a subsidiary of Ghanaian and Dubai-based Atlantic Trust Holding, to set up a sub-Saharan parcel delivery network covering 49 African countries.
After four years in development, Flyability has unveiled the Elios-3 drone, which is capable of autonomous flight and features some of the most advanced 3D scanning technology on the market, thanks to its artificial intelligence, on-board LIDAR system, 4K resolution camera, thermal camera, remote sensors and built-in Nvidia video card.
The prototype drone proved to be extremely energy-efficient: it spent more than 24 minutes in the air on a single charge. The maple fruit is a favourite of many children, and when thrown into the air it spins downwards for a long time, but no one had any idea what a great drone could be made from its construction.
Bloomberg has published a detailed report on the obstacles to the launch of Amazon’s drone delivery program, from high turnover rates to potential security risks.







