Weekly Drone Safe News (6th May - 10th May)
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!
Verizon, NOAA Partner To Leverage Drones For Disaster Response
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Verizon Frontline have signed a new three-year R&D agreement to find faster ways to use drones and share footage of damage caused by severe storms like tornadoes or hurricanes.
Read the full story via Drone DJ, here.
Passenger-Carrying Drone Flights Held In Abu Dhabi
Two test flights took place. The first was a trial of a five-seat drone capable of travelling for more than 25km, carrying up to 350kg, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
Read the full story via The National News, here.
Warning After Drone 'Near Misses' With RAF Planes
Drone operators have been warned about “reckless” behaviour after “near misses” with military aircraft.
Read the full story via BBC News, here.
Amazon’s Delivery Drones Won’t Fly in Arizona’s Summer Heat
Amazon plans to start flying delivery drones in Arizona this year—but don't count on them to bring you a refreshing drink on a hot day. The hexacopter can’t operate when temperatures top 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or 40 degrees Celsius.
Read the full story via WIRED, here.
Will Aerial Spray Drones Ever Replace Ground Rigs?
Over the last decade, drone spray technology has progressed so much and so fast that it begs the question: Will drones ever replace ground sprayers?
The answer isn’t black and white.
Read the full story via Farm Progess, here.
