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Future of Mobility

Flying taxis could transform our cities if we set the right rules

Governments and businesses need to collaborate to make the most of drones and flying vehicles

Harrison Wolf 13 Nov 2019

Help from above: this is how drones are changing the way we protect the planet

They can help quantify changes in vegetation composition, whether growth is consistent or if natural disturbances like fire or insect attacks are becoming more prevalent.

Tristan R.H. Goodbody and Nicholas Coops · The Conversation 04 Nov 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

This air taxi uses 5G to ‘see’ around corners

Volocopter is due to launch its electric air taxis commercially in the next two years. The VoloCity has 5G capabilities to allow it to see round corners and even autonomously ask permissi...

Douglas Broom 01 Nov 2019

Flying high: how India could lead the world in drones

From healthcare to environmental monitoring, drones can help meet critical societal needs in India in a cost-effective way.

Harrison Wolf and Vignesh Santhanam 04 Oct 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

India is using hundreds of drones to map the country in incredible detail

A fleet of 300 drones and AI will create a digital map to be used in planning, development and more.

Sean Fleming 02 Oct 2019

How 'agritech' could lead Africa's rising start-up scene

E-commerce start-up Jumia was the first African company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It's now a guiding light for a host of innovative companies from the agricultural sector.

Mohammed Al-Beity 30 Aug 2019

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

From soil loss to crop problems: Why drones are the future of farming

Farming is the latest industry to make use of up and coming technologies: from assessing sustainability to reporting failed equipment.

Alexandra Popescu · GreenBiz 22 Jul 2019

Future of Mobility

The autonomous vehicle is coming – and people must be ready

The age of autonomous cars could radically alter human behaviour and use of city streets, unless we implement safety precautions.

Gemma Read and Jason Thompson · The Conversation 13 May 2019

Drones are helping Ghana’s mothers fight yellow fever

Zipline is now working with the Ghana Health Service to provide 'last mile delivery' for important medical supplies like drugs, vaccines and blood to remote areas of the country.

Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu · Quartz 01 May 2019

Insect wings inspire drone that can handle serious wind

Inspired by insects, this new drone has flexible arms that allow it to withstand high wind speeds and perform in conditions where other drones would fail.

Chris Adam · Futurity 01 May 2019

How drones can help rural Africa take flight

The densely populated farmland around Lake Victoria is notoriously hard to reach – so the World Bank has launched the Lake Victoria Challenge, to spark innovation in last-mile delivery.

Catherine King 24 Apr 2019

NASA is testing a ‘hive’ of drones to monitor the weather

NASA just tested an insect-inspired swarm of drones — a host “hive” drone, each carrying 25 little “CICADAS” that detach from its underbelly to fly around and learn about the weather and ...

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 24 Apr 2019

This drone is a sheepdog

Drones are being used in New Zealand to herd sheep, and they're even being fitted with a 'digital bark' to help.

Jon Christian · Futurism 20 Mar 2019

Here’s how drone delivery will change the face of global logistics

By using drones to deliver goods, even the most far-flung places become instantly accessible and connected

Jon Liao 25 Jan 2019

3 steps to prevent the next Gatwick incident

Airports, civil aviation authorities and governments around the world are not yet prepared to respond to drone incursions

Ben Marcus 23 Jan 2019

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