Weekly Drone Safe News (11th - 15th November)
Weekly Drone Safe News
The Drone Safe team has been monitoring world news across the drone industry throughout the past week.
See our top picks below!
Drone Operator Fined $270K by FAA for Harassing Unhoused People
The FAA has fined Colorado real estate developer Henry "Hank" Borunda $270,000 for using his "BumsNDrones" social media accounts to show drones harassing the local homeless population.
Read the full story via DroneDJ, here.
Drones to Be Used by Marwell Zoo to Monitor Endangered Species in the Wild
Drones which can see the veins in an animal’s ear from 120 metres above are to be used by a Hampshire zoo as part of plans to monitor snow leopards and other endangered species in the wild.
Read the full story via ITV, here.
Researchers Discover Enormous Ancient Cities Hidden in Uzbekistan’s Mountains
Using drone-based LiDAR, researchers mapped two mediaeval cities, Tashbulak and Tugunbulak, in Uzbekistan, revealing detailed urban structures significant to the Silk Road’s history.
Read the full story via SciTechDaily, here.
NHS Drones Fly Blood Samples in London Skies for First Time
Samples are being transported between London hospitals in two minutes rather than a 30-minute journey by van or motorbike.
Read the full story via The Times, here.
New Drone Tech Reduces Risks in Clearing Unexploded Landmines
Insta, a Finnish defence technology firm, has developed a patented method for safely clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO) with a unique approach that relies on drones.
Read the full story via DroneDJ, here.
