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Drones could help save the lives of heart attack victims

By reducing the crucial intervention time after a heart attack, drone delivery of the easy-to-use kit could raise the chances of survival.

15 Jun 2017 1:53 PM

New NASA tech to help drones land safely

The software links on-board drone components like batteries and motors to monitor their health.

29 May 2017 5:10 PM

Extended reality (XR) is a term referring to all real and virtual environments combined. (image courtesy: LandscapeAR)

Is Extended Reality (XR) anything new?

The new term comprises of VR, AR and MR (Mixed Reality) under itself to reduce the line between virtual and reality.

03 May 2017 4:40 PM

Rangers were confronted with 1,200 medical emergencies, 293 search-and-rescue missions and 17 deaths in 2016, a year in which the park had nearly 6 million visitors.

Drones used for first time in major search at Grand Canyon

The fleet of drones replaced the usual helicopter for aiding quick search and rescue operation by the national Park Service.

22 Apr 2017 9:29 AM

Recreational drone operators must now mark their drones with their contact information and cannot fly them at night or in cloudy conditions. (Representational image)

Canada introduces rules for recreational drone users

Violators are subject to a fine of up to $3,000 Canadian (US$2,251), and up to $15,000 Canadian (US$11,256) for corporations.

17 Mar 2017 10:54 AM

A drone flies during the Mobile World Congress on the third day of the MWC in Barcelona, on March 1, 2017 (Photo: AFP)

Five trends at Mobile World Congress

Several phonemakers unveiled new smartphones with batteries that can last longer and be charger faster.

03 Mar 2017 7:59 AM

The aerial study will provide a clear picture of the realignment between road stretches as there are also forest areas along Yamuna river, a government officials said. (Representational Image)

Government to use drones for aligning new corridor

Most parts of the proposed corridor will be constructed along the Yamuna stretch between Signature Bridge and DND flyway.

27 Feb 2017 1:55 AM

They seem to have mistaken it for food (Photo: YouTube)

Video showing tigers striking down drones is thrilling

The tigers keep chasing the drone but soon one of them leaps up and hits it.

26 Feb 2017 5:21 PM

The problem of drones having difficulty in navigating their ever-changing airspace is compounded when the drone tries to land on a moving platform such as a delivery van or even a US Navy warship pitching in high seas.

Drones learn to land on their own using 'fuzzy logic'

Fuzzy logic helps the drone make good navigational decisions amid a sea of statistical noise.

25 Feb 2017 8:20 PM

Thane police has acquired three unmanned drones.

Drones to crack down on Thane’s hooch dens

Drones have begun conducting sorties in Bhiwandi’s mangrove-rich creek tracts where most such factories are suspected to operate.

13 Feb 2017 6:43 AM

Gujarat teen signs Rs 5 crore MoU for production of drones

Harshwardhan Zala, 14, signed Rs 5-crore deal with the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat.

13 Jan 2017 11:08 AM

The police has also issued orders restricting flying of drones and other objects in the New Delhi district till February 9.

Republic Day security: No visitors to be allowed inside airport

All hotels have also been told to make arrangements for CCTV recording facility as per rules.

12 Jan 2017 1:55 AM

Gadget makers large and small prepare to unveil new wearable devices at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.

CES 2017: From Drones to AI, top CES 2017 trends

Artificial intelligence is finding its way into more products.

04 Jan 2017 7:38 AM

The usage of drones will be made for carrying out a detailed survey.

Drones to help make Mumbai Metro stations models

The usage of drones will help us in preparing 3D models of the proposed metro stations and also help identifying the practical problems.

27 Nov 2016 3:17 AM

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