https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/29/drone-deliveries-soar-in-rural-scotland-during-coronavirus-outbreak
The 16km (10 mile) flight from Lorn and Islands district general
hospital in Oban, on the mainland, to Mull and Iona community hospital
in Craignure, on the east of the island, takes about 15 minutes compared
with between 90 minutes to six hours by road and ferry.
Whiston said the two-week drone delivery trial, which is being run in
partnership with drone operator Skyports and defence and technology
company Thales, was planned before coronavirus struck but has been
accelerated by the pandemic.
A second test this winter is crucial because “the Scottish weather
can be very challenging”, says Whitson. If it’s successful he thinks
drones could be deployed across NHS Scotland. “We would look to link up
more of our islands,” he said. “And we have been sharing what we’re
doing here with colleagues across Scotland, and there is significant
interest about using it in the Western Isles, Clyde and the Grampians.”
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I think drones are finally finding their place in the world.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Don't shoot down drones
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/05/minnesota-man-faces-felony-charges-for-shooting-down-drone/
"Two employees approached the man and asked him what he was doing. Soon afterwards, someone else shot the drone out of the sky. The man says his drone cost $1,900.
The authorities arrested 34-year-old Travis Duane Winters and charged him in Watonwan County District Court, The Free Press says. Officials say Winters admitted to shooting the drone. He faces charges of criminal damage to property and reckless discharge of a weapon within city limits"
Let the police handle it.
"Two employees approached the man and asked him what he was doing. Soon afterwards, someone else shot the drone out of the sky. The man says his drone cost $1,900.
The authorities arrested 34-year-old Travis Duane Winters and charged him in Watonwan County District Court, The Free Press says. Officials say Winters admitted to shooting the drone. He faces charges of criminal damage to property and reckless discharge of a weapon within city limits"
Let the police handle it.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
new drone law proposed in South Dakota
https://www.kotatv.com/content/news/House-Bill-would-address-privacy-concerns-for-commercial-drones-567988241.html?fbclid=IwAR0lKGwCg9-oLisiFj9yODmVjakdQOslhzjeOFWF2kj1tW9aLolYzJ1wBII
"It eliminates the loophole and it forces commercial drone operators of all kinds to operate a drone for only legitimate, business purposes," said Representative David Johnson, District 33. "Ultimately, we're trying to protect South Dakota citizens' natural right and expectation of privacy in a private place."
Seems ok to me.
"It eliminates the loophole and it forces commercial drone operators of all kinds to operate a drone for only legitimate, business purposes," said Representative David Johnson, District 33. "Ultimately, we're trying to protect South Dakota citizens' natural right and expectation of privacy in a private place."
Seems ok to me.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
fighting a virus with drones
https://www.wfla.com/news/health-news/drones-in-china-call-out-people-not-wearing-masks-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/
"Chinese state-run agency Global Times released a video of a drone that is flying in the air and detecting patrons who are not wearing masks while outdoors amid the spread of the coronavirus.
The drone specifically calls out people based on the color of their clothes to efficiently enforce the rule.
The video has gone viral on Chinese social media and was praised as a creative and efficient way to raise awareness of ongoing coronavirus."
I really don't want drones running around telling me what to do.
"Chinese state-run agency Global Times released a video of a drone that is flying in the air and detecting patrons who are not wearing masks while outdoors amid the spread of the coronavirus.
The drone specifically calls out people based on the color of their clothes to efficiently enforce the rule.
The video has gone viral on Chinese social media and was praised as a creative and efficient way to raise awareness of ongoing coronavirus."
I really don't want drones running around telling me what to do.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
woman harassed by drone
https://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/24/gorham-woman-harassed-by-drone-discovers-not-much-can-be-done-about-it/?fbclid=IwAR1U6H2X2DlQucYt0b6oF0DTT7A8wZ5WUbw-N7AnYX3EPp_T3CnesMM-HJQ
"Mary Dunham has gotten used to seeing drones flying around Gorham, where she lives, but this week was the first time one followed her.
She didn’t like it.
On two consecutive days, Dunham, 43, called police to report the suspicious drone surveillance. But each time, officers told her there wasn’t much they could do. Her experience underscores the fact that, as drones have become more and more popular among everyday Americans, the devices remain little regulated."
some things about this story don't seem right. There ARE rules, like needing permission before flying over private property, not flying over people without permission, etc. Also, 8 miles is a long way for a regular quadcopter to fly. So i'm not sure this is all correct here. Still, this kind of stuff is no doubt happening.
"Mary Dunham has gotten used to seeing drones flying around Gorham, where she lives, but this week was the first time one followed her.
She didn’t like it.
On two consecutive days, Dunham, 43, called police to report the suspicious drone surveillance. But each time, officers told her there wasn’t much they could do. Her experience underscores the fact that, as drones have become more and more popular among everyday Americans, the devices remain little regulated."
some things about this story don't seem right. There ARE rules, like needing permission before flying over private property, not flying over people without permission, etc. Also, 8 miles is a long way for a regular quadcopter to fly. So i'm not sure this is all correct here. Still, this kind of stuff is no doubt happening.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
drones to reforest
https://www.droneseed.com/
An interesting way to replant forests. They make pucks of seeds, fertilizer, and anti-vermin contents so the seeds don't get simply eaten. One drone makes a map of the area, then software sends out the seed drones to strategically drop the seed pucks over an area. Ta da! Reseeding done!
An interesting way to replant forests. They make pucks of seeds, fertilizer, and anti-vermin contents so the seeds don't get simply eaten. One drone makes a map of the area, then software sends out the seed drones to strategically drop the seed pucks over an area. Ta da! Reseeding done!
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