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Without drones, Operation Amotekun may fail — Group

Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti

The convener of Ajoro Ekiti, Mr Dare Ariyo-Atoye, said on Sunday that the South-West security outfit, codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun,’ billed to take off on Thursday might not achieve much success if drones and modern technology were not deployed.

Ariyo-Atoye said the use of modern technology and innovations in surveillance and operations would enhance the achievement of the security outfit and attainment of its goals of combating rising cases of kidnapping, robbery and other crimes in the six South-West states.

The convener, who spoke in Ado Ekiti during the launch of Ajoro Ekiti, a socio-development and pressure group, said, “In today’s world, drones are deployed for surveillance and if this gadget or other security information generating platforms are not deployed to survey our bushes to actually complement the operatives’ efforts, it may record low achievement.

“Also, the responsibilities of the security outfit must be well spelt out. Amotekun must not be..

How modern tech has powered our favorite superheroes through the years

Enlarge / Just a small sampling of Stan Lee's work. Indisputably, he was the creator or co-creator of some of the most iconic comic book characters of all time

From Wonder Woman to Watchmen, it's not easy to envision what pop culture would be like today without the impact of superheroes. It's also not easy to comprehend how any comic book about a flying alien, or a furious green monster, or a super-soldier who defeats a whole army by himself has anything to do with the worlds of technology and science. But as we all know, appearances can be deceiving.
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Although the influence of superheroes on modern culture is undeniable, the influence of modern culture on many superheroes remains hazy to this day. Comic creators, perhaps often wanting to maintain a little mystique, have historically been hesitant to get explicit about their inspirations. But when thinking throu..

Dozens of mysterious drones swarm same area every night

Technology touches most facets of life these days. From making everyday home appliances “smart” to robot vacuum cleaners handling tedious chores, tech has definitely made things better.
It’s even changing the world of toys. Instead of children finding a boring old doll under the Christmas tree, there’s a good chance they received something more exciting like a drone. You just need to be careful which drone you gift. Tap or click here to find out how some Chinese-built drones could be spying on you.
Speaking of drones, a bunch of mysterious drones have been spotted swarming the same areas of the U.S. and nobody knows where they are coming from. Who is flying them, where are they coming from and what’s going to be done about them?
Are aliens among us?It’s been more than 70 years since the alleged UFO sighting at Roswell. Seven decades have gone by and people are still looking to the skies in hopes of spotting alien life.
Well, this story might keep those hopes alive.
Frightened citizens ..

CES2020: Debut of First Football-size Transformable Drone

Robotic Research to unveil Pegasus Mini™, expanding new family of autonomous robots that operate both in the air and on the ground

CLARKSBURG, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Robotic Research LLC, a leading provider of autonomy and robotic technologies to commercial and federal customers, will be debuting a new football-size transformable drone, the Pegasus Mini™, at CES 2020 in the company’s Booth #25664 in LVCC South Hall 2. The Mini is a smaller version of the original Pegasus™, introduced in August, which established a new category of transformable unmanned autonomous vehicles (hybrid unmanned aircraft system/unmanned ground vehicle) that both drive on land and fly. This patented combination of features provides a new range of capabilities to support commercial industry, first responders, law enforcement and military customers that previously had not been possible with autonomous drones or land vehicles.

“We are excited to be at CES to showcase Pegasus as a new line of transformable robots..

NCC moves to regulate drones

Alexis Martin of Mansat UK (left); Omoniyi Ibietan, Head Online Media and Special Publication NCC ; and Kobus Fourie of Hensoldt South Africa at the NCC’s Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Drones Deployment Regulation in Nigeria held at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has met with stakeholders, including the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), to harmonise the proposed regulation and use of drones in Nigeria.

The NCC is considering the use of 2.4 GHz and 5.8GHz spectrum bands for the deployment of drones services in Nigeria to address security and disaster management.

In line with the theme: “Regulation on the Use of Drones,” stakeholders agreed that the Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) technology otherwise known as the drone has gone through massive development in recent years, and the market for it shows exponential growth, similar to all other significant new technologies..

Drones of the West?

There's apparently a new night flight happening in eastern Colorado and western Nebraska and it's got residents spooked. Swarms of drones have been spotted flying at night in the region, yet officials know nothing about who is behind the flights.

Time magazine reported that the flights have residents spooked, sheriffs in several counties baffled and the Federal Aviation Administration looking for answers. Sightings of the night-time drone swarms started in mid-December.

The reports from local residents say these are large drones, there are many of them and they only fly at night. The flights may be perfectly legal according to the New York Times, but they remain unexplained and that's what has residents and officials worried.

Residents in the region have expressed an interest in shooting down the drones, but local officials recommend instead that sightings be reported. The worry is invasion of privacy, and concern about who is behind these mystery night flights.

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Drones in rural Colorado and Nebraska have residents freaking out. No one knows who’s behind them

Drones in rural Colorado and Nebraska have residents freaking out. No one knows who's behind them

Mysterious drones have been flying over Colorado and Nebraska in recent weeks, and authorities can't figure out who's behind the aircraft.Deputies have spotted more than 16 unmanned drones flying in northeast Colorado after authorities received multiple reports of drone sightings last month, the sheriff's offices in Colorado's Yuma and Phillips counties said.Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor told CNN that multiple FAA divisions and government agencies are investigating reports of drones in Colorado and Nebraska.Yuma County Sheriff Todd Combs said in a Facebook post Tuesday it appears the drones were staying at least 150-200 feet away from buildings and people and are flying in airspace controlled by ..

Mysterious drone swarms over Colorado, Nebraska unleash origin theories

Breaking News EmailsGet breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings.SUBSCRIBEDec. 31, 2019, 2:50 PM UTCBy Erik OrtizThe strange lights began appearing in the night sky a week before Christmas.
A formation of unidentified drones, some in groups of 30, have been reported flying high above a corner of rural northeastern Colorado and western Nebraska, usually from 7 to 10 p.m. By some accounts, the drones have wingspans of 6 feet or more.
“They can sit there and hover. They can descend very fast. They can take off very fast,” Wyatt Harman, who chased the drones as they flew above his land in Washington County, Colorado, told the “TODAY” show.
He and his girlfriend, Chelsea Arnold, said they pursued the lights for about 15 miles, driving as fast as 70 mph.
Get breaking news and insider analysis on the rapidly changing world of media and technology right to your inbox.”It's more unnerving than anything,” Arnold said.
The couple ..

The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2020

… . One important benefit of the technology is its ability to greatly … robots, self-driving cars and drones.
For example, if your car … accessories, said Frank Gillett, a technology analyst for Forrester. Two possibilities …