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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The popularity of drones has exploded in recent years, so much so that there’s not simply one kind of drone for sale. Drones are specialized now, with models for kids, beginners, flying enthusiasts, racers (yes, there are racing drones), photography and video. No matter what kind of drone you want, these days the best drones are easy to fly, include more versatile cameras and have better collision avoidance features than ever before. Some even work with VR (virtual reality) to provide an immersive first-person flying experience. An RTF (Ready to Fly) drone comes with everything you need to take to the skies right out of the box, and can work well for both drone racing and FPV (First Person View) drone flights. It’s essential to choose the drone that matches your skill level and what you want to use it for—especially when high-end drones can easily run a few thousand dollars. But don’t let that scare you away—you can get a … [Read more...] about Take To The Air With The Best Drones To Shoot Video Or Just Have Fun

A former U.S. Army helicopter pilot admitted to serving as a paid agent of the Chinese government, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. Shapour Moinian pleaded guilty to making false statements during security background checks and also admitted to accepting payment in exchange for passing aviation secrets obtained from his defense contractor employer to Chinese agents, the DOJ announcement stated . Moinian now faces 15 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000 for his crimes at his August 29 sentencing. “The Army is tasked with the great responsibility of protecting our nation from its adversaries and soldiers make incredible sacrifices in service to that responsibility,” Heather J. Hagan, U.S. Army spokeswoman, told The Daily Caller News Foundation. “When any soldier among our ranks, or former soldier, colludes to provide classified information to our foreign adversaries they betray the oaths they swore to their country and duty owed to their fellow soldiers.” … [Read more...] about Former US Military Pilot Admits He Spied For China, Sold US Secrets

THE ELECTRONIC WAY Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo leads the launching on Friday of Baguio City as the country’s ninth justice zone and the pilot site for the electronic court system that uses automated processes in issuing subpoenas and warrants. —VINCENT CABREZA BAGUIO CITY—Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo has designated the summer capital as the country’s ninth justice zone, and has prioritized the city as the judiciary’s first full-blown electronic court (e-court) site as the high court aims for automation. The justice zones are where the Supreme Court and the rest of the judiciary, law enforcers, public defenders and prosecutors collaborate to solve problems that hamper the quick delivery of justice, Gesmundo said during the Baguio zone’s official launch on Friday at the Baguio Convention Center.Baguio joins the cities of Cebu, Quezon, Davao, Angeles, Bacolod, Naga, Calamba and Balanga as justice zones. These justice zones are overseen by the Justice Sector … [Read more...] about Baguio now a justice zone, pilots e-court system

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday after an explosive-laden drone targeted his residence in Baghdad , the country's military said. Al-Kadhimi went on to Twitter moments after the attack and called for "calm and restraint from everyone." "Thank God, I am fine and among my people," he tweeted on his official account. He called the attacks cowardly, saying that they work against a better future for the country. Al-Kadhimi called for calm and constructive dialogue "for the sake of Iraq and the future of Iraq." "I was and still am a redemption project for Iraq and the people of Iraq. The missiles of treachery will not discourage the believers and will shake a hair of the stability and determination of our heroic security forces to preserve people's security, achieve justice and set the law in place," he said. Read More Seven of Kadhimi's security personnel were injured, … [Read more...] about Iraqi Prime Minister survives exploding drone assassination attempt

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Over the last several centuries technology has dramatically impacted the world and people's lives. You can trace these technological breakthroughs back to the wheel, Gutenberg Press , then to the steam engines, locomotion, the cotton gin, the telephone, Edison's light bulbs, and even the first automobiles introduced in the late 1800s. I saw a stat recently that from the first flight of the Wright Brothers and the birth of aviation to landing on the moon were just about 60 years apart. Film, radio, and television technology has expanded our world, and with the Internet, that world has become simultaneously more broad and more intimate. Radar and satellites brought pinpoint navigation to all sorts of applications that have changed our world for the better. And of course, the introduction of big iron computing in the late 40s and 50s to personal computers in 1972 and then commercialized by Apple in 1977 birthed the age of … [Read more...] about What Next Big Technology Will Impact Our World As Much As The iPhone?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Warner Music Group is bringing together two of its most successful and recognized labels — Elektra and 300. The new entity — 3EE — is being called "a new frontline label group that brings together the multi-genre power of 300 and Elektra," in a press release serviced exclusively to FORBES first. Headed by Chairman & CEO Kevin Liles, this supergroup of iconic, indie-spirited brands unites 300, Elektra Records, Fueled by Ramen, Roadrunner, Low Country Sound, DTA Records, Public Consumption, Young Stoner Life Records, Sparta, and 300 Studios. The new conglomerate will have a huge and eclectic array of superstar acts under this new 3EE umbrella. including Brandi Carlile, Gunna, Highly Suspect, Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, Panic! At The Disco, Slipknot, Twenty One Pilots. While the two main entities in the union, Elektra and 300, have taken very different paths to their lofty place in music, both bring a lot … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Warner Music Group Unites Elektra And 300 Into New Super Label, 3EE

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Recently I reported on the San Francisco Fire dept. being upset at how a Cruise robotaxi coming the other direction couldn’t clear out of that lane when the fire engine was blocked by a stopped garbage truck. Discussion suggest there was concern over whether cars like the Cruise were ready for driving on a road with emergency vehicles. While there may be some small issues to resolve, emergency crews should take heart. A future is possible where they will be able to respond to emergencies far better than they can today, thanks to robocars and other future technologies like e-VTOL aircraft. Robotaxi developers build simulations of situations on the road, including encountering emergency vehicles. They do thousands of variations of those situations to try to make sure their car will do well. When it doesn’t, they fix it. They may not get everything, but they will constantly improve as they learn — and one of the ways they … [Read more...] about Forget SFFD Being Upset At Cruise, The Future For Emergency Vehicles With Robocars & e-VTOL Is Super Positive

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Inflation is soaring, stagflation looks likely, and an economic recession seems imminent. “A mild downturn may be followed by a painfully prolonged recovery” is how The Economist describes the near-term economic climate, which stands to severely impact healthcare technology buying and selling patterns and decrease available capital for tech investments; it also places a greater emphasis on digital health sellers to be able to clearly demonstrate the ROI and value of their products. Demonstrating ROI Is No Easy Task – Nor Should It Be The good times have been really good for digital health sellers over the last decade, and increasingly so over the past few years. Even with recent pullbacks in 2022, digital health funding reached $6B in Q1 of this year (compared to $6.7B in Q1 of 2021), which is certainly nothing to sneeze at. But with economic uncertainty comes increasing capital constraints, which stands to … [Read more...] about Digital Health’s Burden Of Proof: Compelling ROI In A New Economic Reality

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As the Omicron subvariants continue to spread, world governments and airlines are advancing towards a post-Covid aviation industry. Despite continued infections and concerns about Long Covid health implications, Covid restrictions for flights are all but over. The Covid-19 pandemic nearly destroyed the entire aviation industry. Likely, Covid is not the last dangerous pathogen to befall modern society. How can we adapt such that air travel is safe and adaptable if another pathogen comes to pass? Here we discuss the future of aviation in a post-Covid world. The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s recent report “Flying in the COVID-19 Era” once again provides a detailed assessment of airlines' current state and future in the pandemic context. The authors analyze likely upcoming challenges and how we may face them. ADVERTISEMENT Most models project air traffic volume to match pre-pandemic levels by … [Read more...] about The Future Of Aviation In A Covid And Post-Covid World

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Travelers are returning to the skies in 2022 for domestic and international flights. This summer will be the busiest travel season since the Covid-19 pandemic began. However, many flights are being canceled or delayed. What is the root cause? Here are a few factors you should know about if you plan to travel. Pilot Shortages Are The Primary Reason Many delays and cancellations are because of an industry-wide pilot shortage. In addition, the legacy carriers and regional operators don’t have enough staff for various reasons. As a result, airlines are combining routes or discontinuing services when necessary to offset staffing shortages. This move is similar to the height of the pandemic when carriers reduced to minimal service as travel demand plummeted. However, consolidating flights to conserve pilots and reduce operating expenses isn’t as simple as waving a magic wand. Pilots can only fly planes they are … [Read more...] about What’s Causing Flight Delays And Cancellations?