Taking photos by drone allows the media to better report on fires, traffic and other important public issues — so why has the government banned this type of photography? Read more »
Drones in national parks sound like John Muir’s worst nightmare — which is why officials are starting to ban them. But doing so could also undercut opportunities for science and photography. Read more »
The drone performed well once it was in the air, but at times it was a trial to get it to fly, and poor support documentation could frustrate new quadcopter pilots. Read more »
We’re answering some tough questions this week on the podcast starting with what’s that up in the sky and ending with, why hasn’t my smart lock shipped yet. Read more »
The OPALS experiment could begin its journey to the ISS on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as early as Friday. It will use laser communication to beam data to Earth potentially 10… Read more »
Facebook was considering purchasing the startup, which builds drones that can stay aloft for years, earlier this year. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed. Read more »
Google wants to blanket the stratosphere with free-floating internet balloons. Facebook wants to place internet drones over specific population centers. Which approach is better? Mark Zuckerberg makes Facebook’s case. Read more »
Jaw-dropping business moves like Facebook’s recent acquisition of Oculus VR happen seemingly once a month in tech nowadays. Here’s what’s unique about this time in tech prompting companies like Facebook and… Read more »
Raphael Pirker is a leading advocate for consumer drones — he buzzed the Statue of Liberty, and recently won a court fight against the FAA. He also has some ideas for… Read more »