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FAA wants new ways to identify rogue drone pilots

As the British struggle to find and disable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) interfering with airport operations, the problem of identifying rogue drones has taken on new urgency.

At London's Gatwick Airport, a drone that was spotted just before Christmas grounded about 1,000 flights affecting 140,000 travelers over 36 hours while police tried to find the person piloting device. The operator has not yet been identified even though the airport is offering a £50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible, according to The Guardian.

On Jan. 8, departures from the city's Heathrow Airport were temporarily paused after a drone had been spotted.

The Federal Aviation Administration gets more than 100 reports each month from U.S. pilots, citizens and law enforcement officials who have spotted drones in unauthorized spaces, such as around airplanes, helicopters and airports. Unauthorized operators may be sub..

Drone racing camps the answer for teens with no-one to race with

Drone racing camps the answer for school-age teens seeking new pilots to compete with

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January 11, 2019 07:48:16

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Teens gather to test their drones at the inaugural drone racing camp held in Noosa. (Supplied: Eamon Kriz)

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Two teenagers from Queensland's Sunshine Coast have started what is believed to be an Australian first — drone racing camps.
Eamon Kriz and Connor Middleton, both 17, were tired of having so few people from their region to play with in one the world's fastest growing sports.
“On the Sunshine Coast, drone racing almost doesn't exist,” Eamon said.
He is no stranger to drones as he is a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)-licensed Remotely Piloted ..

Why professor thinks a drone ban is good news for Coventry – but others don’t

A university professor who researches drones has praised the city council for moving to ban them.
The authority is set to introduce a new policy banning people from flying the machines on council-owned land in the city due to a “growing number of issues with this type of activity”.
Among the concerns about the technology is the fact they can be used to spy on people when cameras are attached.
Other people have contacted the council to complain they are too noisy and can hurt people and wildlife, particularly when they are landing.
The move to ban drones in Coventry – which will be discussed at a meeting on Thursday (December 10) – comes just weeks after the technology caused chaos at Gatwick Airport.

Stock image: Drones could be banned from flying on council-owned land in Coventry.

More than 140,000 passengers were left stranded during 36 hours of disruption after drones were first spotted on the airfield on the evening of December 19.
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Heathrow Airport Summons Drone Detection Firms After Delaying Flights – Reports

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Passengers’ safety ‘comes first’, say pilots after Heathrow temporary ‘drone’ shutdown

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Military brought in after drone causes Heathrow disruption

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The exclusion zone around … November 30, operators of drones weighing between 250g and …

Tech Revenue to Reach $398 Billion in 2019

LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence (AI) and fast connectivity – critical ingredients for the next era of tech devices such as smartphones, smart home devices and smart speakers – will drive the U.S. consumer technology industry to a record-breaking $398 billion in retail revenues ($301 billion wholesale) in 2019 and 3.9 percent year-over-year (YOY) growth, which includes streaming services revenue, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

“The consumer tech sector is fast approaching another milestone – almost $400 billion in annual revenues – as more consumers embrace the efficiency, safety, entertainment and anytime/anywhere communication that technology brings to our everyday lives,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “Our latest research shows innovations in AI and faster connectivity are among the key drivers for the industry’s record growth. And CES 2019 is the very best place to see, touch, try and experience the game-changing technologies – from augment..

Gatwick and Heathrow invest in their own anti-drone tech after Christmas chaos

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THERE WAS ONE big winner from the drone chaos that engulfed Gatwick and news headlines over Christmas: manufacturers of anti-drone technology. Not only did they get a nice advert for what happens when you don't purchase protection, but they've made millions of pounds' worth of sales as both Gatwick and Heathrow have opened their wallets to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Never mind that in the wake of releasing the only two suspects without charge, the police briefly indicated that the drones may not actually have ever existed, it's better to be safe than sorry. And in this case safety comes in the form of multi-million pound security updates for both airports.

Neither airport has revealed what technology has been purchased, presumably for the same reasons that you don't go bragging about the burglar alarm you use on burglary forums.

But both have indicat..

PulseWear, LLC, launches Innovative Sleep Product “DreamOn” at CES 2019

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PulseWear, LLC, launches Innovative Sleep Product “DreamOn” at CES 2019

Wearable wellness device combines accelerated sleep enhancement technology with sleep tracking

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — PulseWear, LLC, a developer of wearable wellness and health-related products aiming to balance biological rhythms will introduce its first technology designed to assist sleep at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, NV, January 8-11, 2019. DreamOn, a multi-patented device, records bodily changes during sleep cycles and offers corrective action via gentle tactile impulses, ultimately encouraging the emergence of slow brain waves, intrinsic to energy-restorative sleep patterns. DreamOn is a comfortable, wearable device with a companion application for sleep remedia..

AirSelfie debuts 3 new pocket-sized drones with built-in cameras

Pocket-sized drones are the new selfie stick — if selfie sticks had tiny propellers and obstacle avoidance systems, that is. AirSelfie Holdings, a team of developers and engineers hailing from Shanghai and Italy, introduced three new aerial cameras at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show: the Air 100, Air Zen, and Air Duo.

The trio’s launch comes months after the AirSelfie 2, AirSelfie Holdings’ second-gen flagship, arrived on store shelves.

“When it comes to aerial photography with AirSelfie, the sky is definitely the limit,” AirSelfie CEO Stefano Cabella said in a statement. “AirSelfie is the first and only true air camera that allows you to be naturally and completely immersed in your everyday life or life adventure while AirSelfie records your experiences.”

First up is the $100 Air 100, AirSelfie’s new entry-level offering. Its 12-megapixel camera captures HD video, and the drone’s battery provides up to six minutes of flight time on a charge.

The $140 Air Zen is a bit more techn..