by admin | Jan 27, 2024 | drone-zapping weapons, drones, News, Other Tech News, The Conversation, warfare
A single burst of light is precisely aimed at a tiny drone flying at breakneck speed far in the distance. Instants later, the deactivated drone crashes into the sea. Not a sound made, no human casualties, no messy explosions. A lethal, multimillion-dollar drone... by admin | Dec 17, 2023 | drone fishing, drones, fishing, News, Other Tech News, South Africa, The Conversation
“Drone fishing” is a relatively recent innovation in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Some recreational anglers are using personal drones to fly baited lines into hard-to-reach areas of water, or to look for good fishing areas. Recreational fishing is a popular... by admin | Jun 19, 2023 | drones, News, Technology News, The Conversation, toroidal propellers
The basic configuration of traditional propellers has not fundamentally changed since the first powered flight by the Wright brothers in 1903. However, as engineers learn more about aerodynamics and attempt new experiments, propellers are evolving to more complex... by admin | May 2, 2023 | drones, marine life, News, Other Tech News, The Conversation
Drones have changed the way researchers study whales and dolphins. While we were once confined to the decks of boats and observation platforms, glimpsing the backs of surfacing animals, we can now watch them from above. Gaining a bird’s eye view of whales and dolphins... by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | AI, ChatGPT, drones, Microsoft, News, Other Tech News, robots
In news that should surprise absolutely nobody, Microsoft is using ChatGPT to control robots and drones. Specifically, it’s attempting to make it easier for the average person (who isn’t all that complicated) to control existing robot arms and drones (which are... by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | 1984, CCTV, Crime, drones, e-panic button, facial recognition, firearm tracking, Gauteng, Government, News, Newsletter, Other Tech News, Technology
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi gave his first State of the Province Address last night during which he announced several technology-driven solutions to the province’s rising crime rates. Like any good premier, he acknowledged that urgent action was needed. “Today,...