Drones

Parrot’s latest drone trades stability for speed, and can cruise at 50 mph

Take flight.

On Jan 7, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

Drone law experts say challenge to FAA registration rule is likely to succeed

A Maryland lawyer says the new rule violates a 2012 law. Experts agree.

On Jan 6, 2016 by Eric Geller

New tech allows you to fly a drone with a wave of the hand

Use the Force?

On Jan 3, 2016 by Kate Conger

Twitter just patented a tweet-controlled drone

Try landing with 140 characters of runway.

On Dec 24, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Drone crash almost takes out world-class skier during race

It barely missed him.

On Dec 23, 2015 by Selena Larson

FAA says drone owners’ addresses and names will be searchable in government database

Seems fair.

On Dec 19, 2015 by Mary Emily O’Hara

Will registering your drone keep the skies safe?

It’s a good idea, but that doesn’t mean it will work.

On Dec 19, 2015 by Arthur Holland Michel, Dan Gettinger

You have to register your drone with the FAA by Feb. 19

The FAA’s own task force recommended free registration, but the agency went a different direction.

On Dec 14, 2015 by Eric Geller

Dude roasts turkey with drone-mounted flamethrower just because he can

I hope everyone likes it well done.

On Dec 10, 2015 by David Britton

Amazon’s new delivery drone is half airplane, half copter, and all awesome

Someday, your lightweight package could arrive at your doorstep in 30 minutes or less.

On Nov 30, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

‘The Force Awakens’ TIE fighter toy becomes a sweet ‘Star Wars’ drone

This flying TIE fighter might not be the easiest of DIY projects, but the result is totally worth it.

On Nov 30, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

This Thanksgiving, everyone needs Jimmy Kimmel’s ingenious gravy drone

All aboard the gravy drone!

On Nov 25, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Task force tells FAA to include small drones in registration rules

The task force believes that very small drones can still do serious damage if they strike a person or plane.

On Nov 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

U.S. Air Force whistleblowers publicly condemn military drone strikes

‘You can end up targeting somebody who’s totally innocent.’

On Nov 19, 2015 by Kevin Collier

‘Jihadi John’ believed dead following U.S. airstrike in Syria

The infamous ISIS executioner may have been killed by airstrike outside Al-Raqqa, Syria.

On Nov 13, 2015 by Dell Cameron