Soon delivery using drones will be very useful

Several other companies also conduct tests of this method of delivery using drones, but Swiss Post – governmental organization. This is one of the first (if not the first) where the public service is trying to put at the service of society drones.

As the carrier is tested model Matternet One. It is an autonomous quadrocopter that can follow a predetermined path with a load of 1 kg to a distance of 15 km. However, this type of delivery will be common and accessible not earlier than five years – at least, so say the creators of technology. Among other problems, will get permission other public services that can be difficult.

Source: theguardian

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The main features of drone Parrot

Management of miniature robots will be produced using a smartphone or tablet. It is necessary to install the firmware application.

The drones, who know how to fly, at Parrot – two models, this Cargo for € 99 and € 129 per Night. Such devices have even a VGA-camera that allows you to take pictures (not video). There are 3-axis accelerometer, a gyroscope, and 1GB of internal memory for storing the photographs. In standalone mode, the drones will work about 9 minutes, the maximum speed of movement – 17.7 km / h.

Floating drones Hydrofoil assembled from parts flying drones. However, the basis of which floats on water, is connected separately.

Ground Parrot Jumping drones are equipped with wheels, thanks to which they can move fairly quickly, and jump up in the air to a height of up to 80 cm. Jumping and equipped with a full-featured camera with the ability to produce a video that will be stored in the internal memory of 4 GB.

Verdict – drone Parrot

There are two models, Parrot Night at a price of 199 euros and Parrot Race Drone at the same price.

Source: SlashGear

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Drones – it’s great. While they are in the air. However, sometimes there are troubles and drones fall. Not the most joyful experience – break model worth several hundred dollars. So let’s look at the new invention from the team SmartChutes.

Is there a way to avoid trouble? Yes. He came up with an American named Michael Peak, who lives in Nashville. Enthusiast developed SmartChutes a system for small UAVs. Let’s look at the features of the new invention SmartChutes.

Features of the SmartChutes

NEW operates as follows: it automatically detects that the aircraft crashes and reveals 91-inch parachute. This allows us to implement a “soft” landing.

For the analysis of the situation meet special sensors. They fix the slope of over 90 degrees, the loss of traction, as well as other signs of disaster.

Important note: SmartChutes operates autonomously. 113-gram unit is equipped with its own battery – it does not need a UAV battery (with the consequent increase in reliability).

Conclusion of the SmartChutes

The new invention allows SmartChutes remain undamaged during the fall. And it’s simple, but a good idea for the realization of sales for your drones. Now the inventor is looking for funds for the mass production of the prototype. Price pre-order on Kickstarter – 130 US dollars. After the release of the price will rise to 160 USD.

Source: Gizmag

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In recent years, Paris was faced with an unusual problem. French capital flooded anonymous drones. It is not always clear who controls the apparatus. Machinery circling dangerously close to attractions, government buildings and even nuclear power plants.

Not surprisingly, the local authorities decided to design “the hunter on the drones”. And can track down careless owners.

Responded to the appeal of the company’s engineers ECA. They managed to develop a pretty effective system based on military IT180. Beautiful “name” of the model is not, but it is functioning properly.

When the sky appears undesirable UAV, the novelty begins pursuit. Returns this to the starting point, take photos of the host and sends the coordinates of the police.

As a result – delay operator in the act.

Technical details were not disclosed. However, the test project – according to representatives of ECA – were successful. Detection of “hooligans” in a radius of 700 meters takes less than a minute.

Source: Engadget

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In a light of recent developments in the field of legal regulation of commercial use of drones, NASA and Space Company Exelis teamed up to develop a prototype system for air traffic control.

Last month, the Department of FAA presented a proposed set of recommendations for the commercial use of drones. Although at most those intentions were hot acclaimed in society were some moments that made “fall from heaven to earth.” Namely, if someone does not remember, it was forbidden to use drones outside their physical appearances. That is, be started only in open country spaces within a radius of 300 meters from the control BPPLA.

Reuters reports that for the past six months, the company has developed Exelis tracking system for drones, which could make the task manageable control of drones that fly outside of the designated area. Including binary system UAS-Vue & RangeVue, which aims to improve the standards of safety during the flight drones.

In Exelis have interest in other companies working on similar solutions because it already provides FAA data that will be used to pilot the machine during follow them to their goal.

On the prototype, which is expected to be officially unveiled later this month, the agency NASA will take patronage and finalize it before that, they hope, will be ready for release on the market of the product. It is expected that the system will be approved by the FAA and will be in demand among customers, which Hoth whether to optimize the performance of their companies. Amazon, Google, Alibaba and a number of new companies such as (Flirtey, Bizzby, etc.) Have already expressed their intention to use drones for delivery.

Source: Gizmag

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Multicopter used in various fields, including the delivery of goods, surveillance, work on farms. All this is made possible by the development of both new batteries and motion technology drones in the air. Who is going to use the copper and medicine?

For example, the Mayo Clinic plans to start delivery of donated blood and plasma drones, helicopters instead, as is done now. The cost of operating helicopters – thousands of dollars per month. Copper will be able to perform the same function for smaller amounts.

In this case, the UAV will begin the process of delivery immediately at the request of the clinic. In the case of a helicopter process is delayed: you have to negotiate with the helicopter company, then find the pilot, download samples, and only then with the blood plasma is delivered to the base.

Under the plan, the new drones will make about 400 flights a year, bringing the plasma and blood samples at the cost of thousands of dollars.

Source: MedDeviceOnline

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The company plans to show Fjuze circus performances, which will involve only the drones. Artists in this circus is not at all – only robots. The first performance of mechanical artists will be held at the Amsterdam Arena stadium, unfortunately, the date has not been announced.

But there is a trailer, which shows highlights of the speech – and it all looks very impressive.

Interestingly, the company Fjuze not be the first in the use of drones for circus performances. Palm here by the famous Cirque Soleil Liu, working together with the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. There are no special effects, just real shot:

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The popularity of UAVs has reached critical mass. Until recently, aircraft were seen as instruments for military purposes. Then the car started to please ordinary enthusiasts (take to run them in the direction of the White House).

Now drones got a chance to capture a segment of mass entertainment. Such attempts have already been made, but the creators of the show is going to bring AIR idea to a new level.

Toward the end of the year at the famous stadium “Amsterdam Arena” will be large-scale representation. Unique in its kind. With the abundant use of drones and colorful set of 3D-effects.

Authors of the idea want to demonstrate to the public the quality alloy of art and innovation. What will happen with people in a few months, you can understand about the trailer.

AIR, according to organizers, will be sensational premiere. In which the main role performed by the UAV. They will show a variety of ways to impress and amaze the most discerning audience.

Looks interesting.

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It seems that this is the week of the drones. After the eccentric program of Amazon Prime Air provides that within five years, shipments of products in half an hour, using just quadrocpter or other similar vlivoli, here come another confirmation that a business operator is interessanto in this high-tech way. A similar project proposed by a giant like Amazon has some value, but if you take into account the direct air shipments via UPS drones then there is really no wonder that maybe something is moving in this direction seriously.

A source close to the shipping company, which has an annual turnover of over 53 billion dollars (5.8 billion profit), confirmed to theverge that the company would already considering the use of drones and they’re also testing. UPS has been approached for comment and a spokesman did not at all refuted:

The use of drones for commercial purposes is an exciting development and will continue to take it into account. UPS invests in new technologies more than any other company in the sector of transportation transport, and plan more for the future.

Curious that both UPS and Amazon both come from Seattle, a common idea perhaps too optimistic according to the law professor Ryan Calo, specializing in its own drones and robotics. If drones and other unmanned robots are taken seriously by the industry majors, then we must address the issue, because now it is not even conceivable a similar air traffic with the existing law. This is the position of the proffessore concluded that:

I would be shocked to find out that a company like UPS not have considered it.

It is also important to determine which is the technology available today, how much precision in these devices can be autonomous flight, because it is not only to fly from point A to point B, you also have to land and depart safely. The CEO of the North American division of DJI, a company specializing in the construction of drones, said his topic, clarifying some doubts:

A company like Amazon or UPS might have a certain fleet operational in 18-24 months. What we need, in terms of technological development, concerns the recognition of objects and their scam, because the sun GPS coordinates are not enough if you are a car or a baby on its way.

To understand also what could be the actual end use of these drones, watching with Amazon Prime Air is somewhat idyllic seen that not everyone has a garden and delivery could take more than a meter in the wrong, perhaps in someone else’s property. UPS may, however, use small aircraft to move the market from a storage center to another, or from airports to hubs and thus shorten the time consengna, a scenario more plausible than the drone that knocks with his hand to the mechanical door and leave the package on the doorstep.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos (Jeff Bezos) spoke about the development of the next – to exercise fast delivery of orders using flying drones. This program is called Amazon Prime Air.

It is assumed that the drone may be expected with the product container at the end of the conveyor belt. After receiving the product and its fixing flying machine rises into the air and delivers a specific address. Drone capable of carrying loads of up to 5 pounds (2.3 kg). As stated by Jeff Bezos, about 86% of Amazon parcels have a mass less than 5 pounds. Thus, drones can be used to deliver a large number of orders. Maximum distance delivery stated at 10 miles (about 16 km) from the warehouse, and the time of delivery order, since its design – 30 minutes.

Amazon’s yet to decide questions of normative character before introducing drones as a tool for delivery of goods. Among the most popular they will during the holiday sales. For example, in Cyber ​​Monday (the day of active massive sales after Black Friday) from Amazon every second book more than 300 products, and the use of drones will greatly accelerate their delivery.

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