Chernobyl scientists want robots and drones to monitor radiation risk
Russian troops destroyed and stole equipment used to monitor radiation levels at Chernobyl, requiring the creation of a new sensor network that could involve drones […]
The US has a new plan to help tackle criminals using drones
Current legislation prevents local law enforcement in the US from shooting down or interfering with criminal drones Technology 29 April 2022 By David Hambling A […]
Collision-dodging drones can navigate tight spaces without crashing
Two teams of engineers have taken separate approaches to enable drones to carry out research or rescue operations with a reduced risk of crashing Technology […]
Meet the amateur drone pilots defending Ukraine’s border with Russia
As tensions rise in Ukraine with Russian troops arriving at the border in increasing numbers, a small army of amateur engineers is monitoring events using […]
Portable laser scanner creates colour 3D images of surfaces or objects
Lidar uses lasers to create 3D images, but these can be hard to interpret because they are black and white. A new scanner adds cameras […]
EU drones could drop life rafts to migrants in the Mediterranean Sea
The European Maritime Safety Agency has contracted drone company Tekever to use uncrewed aircraft for search-and-rescue missions Technology 29 October 2021 By David Hambling A […]
