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IIT Madras Achieves Breakthrough In Vertical Take-Off, Landing Technology
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, have achieved a breakthrough in developing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with hybrid rocket thrusters.
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Video: DRDO Drone Crashes During Trial In Karnataka's Chitradurga
A Tapas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in agriculture fields near a village in Karnataka's Chitradurga on Sunday morning, officials said.
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Small-Size, Stealth Make Drones Lethal Threat For Strategic Installations: Officials
The capability of drones to evade radar, wreak devastation at strategic installations and transport weapons to terrorists has been a continuous concern for the country's security establishment.
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Drones Stand Out As Threat Due To Their Destructive Potential: Army Vice Chief
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) stand out among other threats in their innovative employment and destructive potential, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen SK Saini said on Saturday.
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Railways' Ninja Drones To Ensure Safety Of Assets, Passengers: Minister
The Railways has procured Ninja unmanned aerial vehicles for monitoring its assets and ensure safety for passengers, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
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India, US Negotiating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Co-Development Programme: Pentagon Official
The US and India are negotiating a co-development programme for the air-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a top Pentagon official has said.
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Singapore Plans To Roll Out Drones For Parcel Delivery, Security
Hi-tech Singapore is planning to roll out a swarm of drones for tasks that include delivering parcels, inspecting buildings and providing security, but safety and privacy concerns mean the initiative may hit turbulence.
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Drone Draft Regulations Released, Include Civil and Commercial Use
The draft regulations - arrived at after discussions with stakeholders - would be placed in the public domain for a month to seek comments and suggestions.
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China Launches Record-Breaking Drone Swarm
As per China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), "swarm intelligence" is regarded as the core of artificial intelligence of unmanned systems and the future of intelligent unmanned systems.
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Drones Made In Pune Being Used To Map Gurugram Every 3 Months
Officials in Gurugram, one of India's fastest growing cities, are using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to update land records in a pilot project that could be rolled out across the country if rules governing the use of drones were simpler, authorities said.
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Centre Favors Use Of Drones To Check Illegal Mining
The mines ministry is promoting use of drones in a bid to curb illegal mining in the country and has asked states and public sector undertakings (PSUs) to consider using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Intel Unveils Falcon 8+ Drone for Industrial Jobs; Can Reach Speeds of Nearly 60kmph
Intel has launched its first fully self-branded drone Falcon 8+ with waterproof Intel Cockpit for use in the commercial sector.
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Delhi Police Issues Prohibitory Orders On Flying Of Aerial Objects
Delhi Police has issued prohibitory orders for flying of aerial objects, including unmanned aerial vehicles, in view of the security measures in place for festivals and in the wake of terror alert issued by intelligence agencies.
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To Prevent Drone-Airplane Collisions, US FAA Seeks Airport Detection System
The agency said it has launched an initial research program to evaluate drone detection technology at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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IIT Madras Achieves Breakthrough In Vertical Take-Off, Landing Technology
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, have achieved a breakthrough in developing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with hybrid rocket thrusters.
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Video: DRDO Drone Crashes During Trial In Karnataka's Chitradurga
A Tapas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in agriculture fields near a village in Karnataka's Chitradurga on Sunday morning, officials said.
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Small-Size, Stealth Make Drones Lethal Threat For Strategic Installations: Officials
The capability of drones to evade radar, wreak devastation at strategic installations and transport weapons to terrorists has been a continuous concern for the country's security establishment.
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Drones Stand Out As Threat Due To Their Destructive Potential: Army Vice Chief
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) stand out among other threats in their innovative employment and destructive potential, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen SK Saini said on Saturday.
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Railways' Ninja Drones To Ensure Safety Of Assets, Passengers: Minister
The Railways has procured Ninja unmanned aerial vehicles for monitoring its assets and ensure safety for passengers, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
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India, US Negotiating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Co-Development Programme: Pentagon Official
The US and India are negotiating a co-development programme for the air-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a top Pentagon official has said.
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Singapore Plans To Roll Out Drones For Parcel Delivery, Security
Hi-tech Singapore is planning to roll out a swarm of drones for tasks that include delivering parcels, inspecting buildings and providing security, but safety and privacy concerns mean the initiative may hit turbulence.
-
Drone Draft Regulations Released, Include Civil and Commercial Use
The draft regulations - arrived at after discussions with stakeholders - would be placed in the public domain for a month to seek comments and suggestions.
-
China Launches Record-Breaking Drone Swarm
As per China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), "swarm intelligence" is regarded as the core of artificial intelligence of unmanned systems and the future of intelligent unmanned systems.
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Drones Made In Pune Being Used To Map Gurugram Every 3 Months
Officials in Gurugram, one of India's fastest growing cities, are using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to update land records in a pilot project that could be rolled out across the country if rules governing the use of drones were simpler, authorities said.
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Centre Favors Use Of Drones To Check Illegal Mining
The mines ministry is promoting use of drones in a bid to curb illegal mining in the country and has asked states and public sector undertakings (PSUs) to consider using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Intel Unveils Falcon 8+ Drone for Industrial Jobs; Can Reach Speeds of Nearly 60kmph
Intel has launched its first fully self-branded drone Falcon 8+ with waterproof Intel Cockpit for use in the commercial sector.
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Delhi Police Issues Prohibitory Orders On Flying Of Aerial Objects
Delhi Police has issued prohibitory orders for flying of aerial objects, including unmanned aerial vehicles, in view of the security measures in place for festivals and in the wake of terror alert issued by intelligence agencies.
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To Prevent Drone-Airplane Collisions, US FAA Seeks Airport Detection System
The agency said it has launched an initial research program to evaluate drone detection technology at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
