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Davos 2022
Why we need to regulate non-state use of arms
It's time for states to agree on anti-proliferation measures so that non-state actors cannot create lethal autonomous weapons by repurposing civilian products.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
The world’s first airport for flying cars and drones has just landed
A pop-up airport for electric drones and flying taxis has just opened in the UK. If it’s successful, it could pave the way for many more around the world.
Drones
Autonomous drone networks are a faster route to sustainable supply chains
Delivery by drone is far less ecologically taxing than equivalent ground-based networks – so, the technology could help relieve the burden on our strained supply chains.
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5 ways drones are saving lives and the planet
Conservationists and healthcare workers in different parts of the world are finding innovative ways to put drone technology to good use.
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How drones can unlock greener infrastructure inspection
Drones enable greener and more cost-effective infrastructure inspection without cumbersome, gas-guzzling machinery, helping the fight against climate change.
Air Pollution
Here's How Drones are Replacing Fireworks - Without The Pollution
Drone fireworks, like the one at the Tokyo Olympics, will soon be a replacement for fireworks due to concerns about air pollution and environmental damage.
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Why the future is bright for drone technology
Regulators across the globe are now looking at ways to support the expansion of drone technology, exploring carrying heavier loads and transporting people.
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Drones in India: a model for cooperative federalism?
The potential of drones to transform legacy systems and industries is challenged by policy and governance issues, economics and a lack of common knowledge.
Vaccination
How drones can help get vaccines to where they are needed most
The Medicine from the Sky Project will launch drone delivery pilots in the next few months to bring vaccines to India's more remote populations.
GTGS2021
5 lessons from Africa on how drones could transform medical supply chains
Drones provide a potential avenue for ensuring that everyone, no matter where they live, has access to high quality healthcare.
Biodiversity
How New Zealand is using drones to protect endangered dolphins
The New Zealand government is using artificial intelligence to protect Māui dolphins; it is estimated that only 63 of the species older than 1 year remain.
Artificial Intelligence
Hyundai shrinks its ‘walking car’ robot to carry cargo, get rides from drones
The robot has several design innovations such as 360-degree directional control, the ability to carry cargo and a range of sensors for remote observation.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
5 ways to unlock the power of tech for the post-pandemic recovery
The technology driving the fourth industrial revolution (“4IR tech”) is presenting opportunities and challenges that could be tackled with innovative governance frameworks.
Drones
Principles of the Urban Sky
The future of urban air transport is in development today, as next-generation aviation technologies are tested, certified and piloted for commercial operations in coming years. The Forum ...
Drones
Race for the skies: three factors that could decide drone delivery domination
As Amazon enters the fray, the race is now on for domination of the drone delivery market. Here are 3 questions that will determine the winners and losers.