Apple has long since been flagging behind Google on certain services, a big one being their maps. But now they hope to change that, using drones in order to improve their maps and services faster, and with more updated information.
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The FAA has proposed new rules for unmanned drones as capabilities of aircraft increase
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a new set of regulations for controlling the use of drones, which would allow for some (but not all) commercial use. It includes rules for licensing pilots of those drones. Back in January, Tijuana police were surprised by a drone crash just South of […]
Google tests delivery drones after two year secret project
After two years of secret development, Google has begun testing their patented drones as part of the Google X’s top secret “Project Wing”. You may remember during their last Google I/O conference that a protester started shouting: “You all work for a totalitarian company that builds machines that kill people!” He […]
Latest in robotics are flying drones inspired by nature
Volume 9 of scientific journal Bioinspiration & Biomimetics has been released, with the latest in experimental robots. These included flying drones that take their cue from birds, including those that can come together in a flock formation. The research was conducted by fourteen different teams that each presented their findings, […]
Google to Amazon: We see your drones, and raise you robots!
Amazon aren’t the only one looking to take advantage of modern technology as now Google state that they are entering the robot game with real robots. At the beginning of this week, we reported that Amazon had introduced flying “drones” as a publicity stunt for their Cyber Monday sales, which […]
Servers hosted by Drones could be the future for The Pirate Bay
The entertainment industry’s fight against piracy has made The Pirate Bay a poster child for the entire online community. The Pirate Bay, commonly abbreviated at TPB, was always a popular site for file sharing, but now stands for online freedom and the fight against the hated entertainment industry/United States Government. […]
