Drones

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

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

- A + A KYIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine (June 22): Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday hailed the European Union's expected offer of candidate status for his battle-weary nation as Russian forces pounded Ukraine's second biggest city Kharkiv and the eastern Donbas region. European leaders will formally set Ukraine on the long road to EU membership at a summit in Brussels on Thursday. Though mainly symbolic, the move will help lift national morale at a very difficult time in a four-month conflict that has killed thousands, displaced millions and flattened towns and cities. The war has also had a massive impact on the global economy and European security arrangements, driving up gas, oil and food prices, pushing the EU to reduce its heavy reliance on Russian energy and prompting Finland and Sweden to seek NATO membership. The EU will temporarily shift back to coal to cope with dwindling Russian gas flows without derailing longer term climate goals, an EU … [Read more...] about ‘Into the light’: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy looks to EU offer as Russian missiles rain down

Though it’s largely been lost to the fog of history, the inaugural scandal of Barack Obama’s presidency centered not on civilian-drone casualties or the bailout of a slumping economy, but on the incoming commander-in-chief’s Microsoft Zune. advertisement advertisement The transgression came in late 2008, just after his election, while his transition team was busy readying the White House and the nation for the promise of hope, change, and cool. An alt-weekly reporter spotted an athleisured Obama on a treadmill in Philadelphia, the cord of his headphones running down to—of all things—a Zune. “OBAMA ZUNE-ACY,” squawked a New York Post headline . “The president-elect has been spotted listening to the least cool MP3 player on the market,” The Guardian declared. Multiple days of humiliating Zunegate coverage culminated in an advisor’s official ass-covering: An Obama spokesperson claimed that the president-elect typically … [Read more...] about 10 years after its demise, a requiem for the Microsoft Zune, the little gadget that couldn’t

Listen to the latest episode of Fast Company’ s Creative Control podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , RadioPublic , Google Podcasts , or Stitcher . advertisement advertisement One would assume an inventor should make things that work. They’re supposed to identify a problem and build some innovative solution to fix it. Simone Giertz has been great about the first part but intentionally dreadful about the second. For most of her career as an inventor and content creator, Giertz has been the self-proclaimed “Queen of Shitty Robots,” having gained a following on YouTube with inventions that were never meant to be anything more than a punch line. There was a helmet that haphazardly brushes your teeth; an alarm clock that slaps you awake with a rubber arm; and a haircutting drone with dangerous inaccuracy—each one as ridiculous as the last. advertisement advertisement Over time, however, the joke that Giertz was … [Read more...] about This woman custom made a Tesla truck, and she’s just getting started

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ritukar Vijay is the CEO and co-founder of Ottonomy.io — a delivery robotics company. Food delivery has come a long way. Consumer food delivery dates back to the late 19th century when King Umberto and Queen Margherita had a pizza sent to their palace in Naples . Over 100 years later, consumers—regal or not—have become accustomed to getting food delivered to their homes and offices. But companies are struggling to ensure timely and economical deliveries amidst an unprecedented labor shortage. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 47 million U.S. workers quit their jobs in 2021 to find better-paying opportunities, to achieve a better work-life balance or to search for a corporate culture that is more amenable to their lifestyle. While the labor shortage is good news for workers, as it enables them to drive a better bargain for themselves, it has significant repercussions for companies whose … [Read more...] about Delivery Robots Are Bridging The Gap Arising From The Labor Shortage

Legislation proposed for the Bipartisan Innovation Act would reportedly allow the government to review corporate investments to China in order to protect American industries the government considers vital to U.S. national security, according to The Wall Street Journal. The U.S.-China Business Council, an organization which counts over 250 American companies as members, told The Daily Caller News Foundation that the legislation may actually harm the U.S. economy. Pastor Bob Fu, president of the human rights organization ChinaAid, told TheDCNF that the U.S.-China Business Council is a “pro-CCP interest lobbying group” and “partially responsible” for the “ongoing supply chain disaster.” Major American businesses and trade groups are fighting newly proposed legislation intended to protect U.S. industries deemed critical to national security from China. A bipartisan group of senators and representatives proposed legislation for inclusion within the Bipartisan Innovation Act … [Read more...] about Big Business Fights Bill Intended To Stop Selling America Out to China

After more than 350 on-air deals and eight seasons of tears, triumphs , and tense negotiations, Shark Tank is about to celebrate a new, nine-figure milestone. In an episode slated to air tonight, the celebrity investors are expected to offer a deal that puts their total investment outlay at more than $100 million--a serious landmark for the investment show that wasn't an immediate hit. As for the entrepreneur who helps the Tank land its new high-water mark, nothing is known, other than that he or she is a Millennial. Also, to be sure, there's no guarantee that that deal will stick. Nearly half of deals inked on Shark Tank fall apart after taping, according to research conducted by Forbes . For a variety of reasons--say a shark backs out or changes the terms of the deal in a way that irks the entrepreneur-- deals often don't come to fruition . And, of course, some deals are just rejected outright. In 2015, the Kang sisters said no to billionaire … [Read more...] about ‘Shark Tank’ Officially Offers to Invest $100 Million. Here Are Its 8 Biggest On-Air Deals

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After the victims have been recovered. After power has been restored and roads cleared. After The New York Times and “Good Morning America” move on to other stories. After visits from the governor and First Lady, towns recovering from a natural disaster face a grueling, monotonous, years-long effort of cleanup, recovery and rebuilding outside the spotlight. There are, after all, no shortage of immediate crises to draw the country’s attention. Bowling Green, Kentucky is past its “attention” phase following a pair of tornados which hit the area on December 11, 2021, resulting in 16 deaths. One other Warren County resident would die shortly after from a heart attack suffered during initial cleanup efforts. The historic storms resulted in 77 deaths statewide and 90 across multiple states during a terrifying outbreak which led national news broadcasts for days. “We have transitioned out of that emergency response … [Read more...] about How Visitors To Bowling Green, KY Can Help Community Still Recovering From Deadly Tornados

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