Popular drones in Indian Armed Forces
A drone, formally known as the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), is an aircraft without a human pilot. It is a major component of an...
Drones in underground mines – Challenges and potential solutions
Generally, underground mines are located in vast and remote mountainous areas, making it extremely challenging and requiring extensive manpower to monitor mine operations and...
Top 15 global companies in drone market
The rapid rise in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in commercial and military applications is a key ingredient driving the growth of...
Using drones in construction – Top five use cases and benefits
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, has been one of the most attractive construction trends in recent years. The construction industry...
Drone incidents and offenders at airports
Drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) represent tremendous economic and innovation opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. As drones become more common in the...
Routine drone maintenance and repair – Checklist
UAV systems (drones) require regular maintenance checks to ensure everything is in working order. They are subject to wear and tear from continuous use,...
Possible misuses of drones – Past examples
In 2013, the first-ever commercial drone was displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have shown...
Drones in underground mines – Applications and benefits
Drones that carry different acoustic, visual, chemical, and biological sensors, have various military and civilian applications such as search and rescue, surveillance, firefighting, weather...
Game of drones: Big security and privacy threats and concerns
Ever since the first commercial drone was demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2010, drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have shown...
How to prevent drone flyaways [Updated Tips]
Losing a drone to a flyaway is a nightmare scenario for any pilot. Whether it's due to technical issues, pilot error, or environmental factors,...
Flying a drone with a payload – Guidelines
A payload mainly consists of a combination of both active and passive components to transport from one point to another. The active payload includes...
Drone insurance – How to be safe in case of an accident
According to EU regulations, every drone, weighing more than 20 kilograms must be insured. Even though insurance isn’t required for most open-class drones, it’s...