Author: markdickinson

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), nowadays have disrupted and transformed not only IT-related industries, but also other manufacturing and services, such as automotive, health care, financial services, among others. In particular, it helps these businesses to stay competitive in the fast-paced world.

According to Statista, global businesses adopting AI are projected to generate revenues US$31.2 billion (Bt1,204 billion) in 2025 with a 52.59 per cent CAGR from $1.62 billion in 2018.

Agriculture is one of those industries that have started embracing these technologies. This is a great opportunity for Thailand such that it is not only the backbone of our country, but also widely recognised as the kitchen of the world. Moreover, agriculture is a foundation of agro-processing and food industries which it contributes to 60 per cent of food revenues. 70 per cent of these sectors is supplied to the world.

Despite the abundant opportun..

Drones are undeniably cool, but unless you have the necessary know-how making an informed purchasing decision is virtually impossible – there are so many options, from cheap quadcopters to expensive professional drones for which you'll probably need to justify spending that much on a 'toy'.

If money is going to factor heavily in your buying decision, you should also check out our guide to the best cheap drones. If you're more interested in having the best drone we've some options below.

There are laws on flying drones, though, so read up on the rules for flying drones in the UK and also where you're allowed to fly.

Your Buying Guide for the Best Drones in 2018
What is the difference between a drone and a quadcopter?
In the majority of cases you can think of a drone and a quadcopter as the same thing, though you'll often find more expensive devices are marketed as drones and cheaper toys as quadcopters.

In truth, a drone is any unmanned aerial ve..

When Massachusetts State Police in New Salem tried yesterday to find a knife-wielding man who stabbed a trooper, they looked to the sky for help.
Drones are increasingly a part of the firefighting and crime-fighting arsenals at municipalities across the country. These unmanned aircraft are more nimble and versatile compared with a helicopter, which can cost upward of thousands of dollars to operate per hour.

“As of May 2018, there are at least 900 cities and states that have acquired a drone for public safety purposes,” said Dan Gettinger, co-director at the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
“The public understands that we’re trying to get our job done and that the drones are used for good,” said Barnstable police Detective Kevin Connolly.
The Barnstable police acquired a $15,000 drone two years ago from a community group and have five operators. The drone is equipped with infrared technology that can detect heat signatures from hundreds of feet up. The department rec..