Amazon has a new idea to ensure delivery safety: a self-destruct drone.
On Friday, The Verge reported that Amazon has submitted a patent for a drone that can initiate a crash sequence and break itself into pieces in case of emergencies.
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This micro drone flies upside down, shoots in HD, and is on sale
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NASA’s AI drone raced a human pilot, and we’re officially living in a sci-fi movie
NASA just tested the limits of artificial and human intelligence by pitting an AI-operated drone against one flown by a man.
The test was supported in part by Google-funded research and took place at an indoor track in Pasadena, CA. The drones…
Drone used to drop anti-news leaflets over NFL stadiums
Say what you will about the quality of NFL play in the San Francisco Bay Area this season but things got a little weird on Sunday when a man allegedly used a drone to drop anti-media leaflets over games in both Santa Clara and Oakland.
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Drone used to drop anti-news leaflets over NFL stadiums
Say what you will about the quality of NFL play in the San Francisco Bay Area this season but things got a little weird on Sunday when a man allegedly used a drone to drop anti-media leaflets over games in both Santa Clara and Oakland.
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There’s a great deal on this camera drone ahead of Cyber Monday
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It can be hard to pick out holiday gifts for picky friends and family members. You’re pretty safe betting on some kind of tech, but there’s so much…
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Black Friday at Walmart is a big deal and 2017 is no different. But wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t actually have to go to Walmart. (Bless you, i…
Save $150 on this foldable, self-flying camera drone
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Drones have become a serious part of the photography experience, capable of capturing unique photos and videos that no non-flying camera ever could. But as anyone who’s ever been attacked by a drone will tell you, piloting them is not easy – regardless of whether you’re using a touchscreen or an external controller.
Fortunately, there’s a new self-flying drone that handles all of this on its own: the Hover 4K Camera Passport Self-Flying Camera Drone.
This Red Dot Design award-winning drone uses facial recognition to fly autonomously and capture 360-degree, panoramic 4K photos and videos of you in your environment. Much like the more expensive DJI drones, the Hover also lets you use hand gestures to snap photos anytime. And when you’re finished flying, the Hover folds up to a travel-friendly size and can easily fit into a small bag or purse. Read more…
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View More Save $150 on this foldable, self-flying camera droneApple releases stunning new drone footage of Apple Park
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If you haven’t gotten a chance to visit Apple Park — the company’s 175-acre Cupertino campus that looks like a massive spaceship — please savor this stunning drone footage.
The footage, taken in November, gives an aerial view of the park and some of its key attractions like the Visitor Center, the pond (which was recently filled with water), the soon-to-be completed outdoor food stations, and fitness center, as well as a larger look at the campus’ the striking architecture.
The campus has a bit more work ahead of it before it’s officially complete, but from the looks of things Steve Jobs would be proud. Read more…
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This high-tech glove lets you control a drone with your hand gestures
The Aura drone uses advanced stabilization and connectivity to be controlled remotely using hand gestures. Read more…More about Technology, Mashable Video, Kids, Drones, and Gifts
View More This high-tech glove lets you control a drone with your hand gesturesDrone simulator is as close to the real thing as you can get without spending hundreds of dollars
A state-of-the-art drone flying simulator called DRL Simulator is out on Steam today and it’s as close to the real thing as you’re going to get without spending hundreds of dollars on a high-end drone.
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This cute, flying robot could be your new bestie
Meet Fleye, an autonomous flying drone that is designed with users in mind. Its unique design provides a safe and easy drone flying experience, but if you’re up for a challenge, you can program it to work on its own. Read more…More about Robots, Ma…
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