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Shiny New Gadgets to Smart Homes and Beyond: A CES 2015 Preview
Gadgets and devices are great but this year's focus is going to be more on the why rather than the what.
By Jason Fell
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Inside the Semi-Secret Meeting That’s Reshaping America’s Drone Industry
By Clay Dillow
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The ‘Paper’ Airplane to Rule Them All
Say hello to the slickest little high-tech eye in the sky.
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For Commercial Drones, the Biggest Questions Remain Unanswered
A legal victory by the FAA and new rumors about pending drone rules bring some clarity to the commercial drone industry, much of it unwelcome.
By Clay Dillow
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Major Financial Services Company Considers Using Drones in Inventive Way
It's all about getting the job done faster and more efficiently, if the FAA grants approval, that is.
Tech
The Drone Industry Hates the Word ‘Drone.’ So, What’s a Better Option?
A drone by any other name would still be a vehicle that can fly around without a pilot.
Business News
A Drone’s-Eye View of Apple’s ‘Spaceship’ Campus
The tech giant has started construction of its new mega headquarters. Here's what it looks like so far.
By Jason Fell
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First Authorized Drone Delivery in Europe Scheduled for Tomorrow
German delivery firm DHL will use drones to deliver medical supplies to a small island.
By Laura Entis
Business Operations & Logistics
Google’s Next Plan: Making Drone Delivery a Reality
The tech giant recently completed test flights in Australia with a drone that hovers like a helicopter and flies like a plane.
Business News
Drone Freaks Out Airline Pilot, Sparks Cry for Regulation
Drones are becoming more prevalent and dangerous than ever as regulatory talks by the FAA seemingly stall.
By Geoff Weiss
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Forget Drones. ‘RoboBees’ and ‘RoBirds’ Take Flight.
Taking robotics to new heights, scientists and engineers are developing electronic bees and birds to help solve some critical environmental issues.
By Nina Zipkin
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Amazon Asks FAA Permission to Test Drones
The digital giant is petitioning the Federal Aviation Association to get its drones up and running for the public.
By Nina Zipkin
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What Jerry Seinfeld Thinks of Social Media
The comedian takes a stab at answering questions related to Facebook, Twitter and drones.
By Aly Weisman
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This Startup Aims to Warn You About Spying Drones
If being spied on by an unmanned drone is up there on your list of worries, this Kickstarter project might be able to help.
By Jason Fell
Business Operations & Logistics
Google Just Bought a Satellite Company for $500 Million
The acquisition will be used to improve Google Maps, and over time, could lead to global Internet access.
By Laura Entis
Business Ideas
FAA is Considering Lifting Drone Ban for Hollywood
The FAA is considering approving drone use for seven companies in the TV and film industry, which could open the door for exemptions in other industries.
By Laura Entis
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Google Ready to Drop Billions on Satellites for Worldwide Connectivity
The tech giant is reportedly embarking on a plan to launch 180 small orbiting satellites that will bring Internet to unwired parts of the globe.
Tech
Here’s Why Martha Stewart Bought a Drone
'It flies all over my farm and takes wonderful aerial photographs,' the domestic diva told Vanity Fair.
By Geoff Weiss
Tech
This Man Used a Drone to Walk His Golden Retriever (Video)
Teaching an old dog new tricks: here's how this New York-based designer walked his Golden Retriever from the comfort of his own home.
By Geoff Weiss
Business News
Grilled Cheese by Parachute May Not Fly With U.S. Regulators
An Australian company wants to drop sandwiches from the sky in New York City, but the whole concept seems like pie in the sky.
By Kate Taylor
Tech
Could This Band of Flying Drones Be the Next YouTube Sensation?
KMel Robotics has programmed drones to play musical instruments. Check out their first music video.
By Laura Entis
Tech
Giant Crab-Like Robot to Plumb the Ocean for Shipwrecks and Treasure
Prepare to meet the mammoth mechanical crab of your nerdiest undersea dreams.
Tech
This Is Possibly the Coolest Selfie You’ve Ever Seen
Drones plus selfies equals dronies. Get used to it.
By Jason Fell
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Google Scoops Up the Drone Maker Zuckerberg Failed to Win
The Big G wants in on the global internet-beaming solar drone game and it just scored a high-flying advantage.
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4 Things to Know About Facebook’s Plan for Total World Domination
Mark Zuckerberg is taking on Planet Earth by drone, laser and satellite, pledging to connect the 'whole world' to the Internet… One new Facebook user at a time?
Business News
MLB in Hot Water for Unauthorized Drone Use at Spring Training
The Washington Nationals got caught using a small drone to capture publicity shots without FAA approval.
By Laura Entis
Business News
Rolls-Royce Reportedly Honing Nautical Drones
The luxury car maker -- and creator of aircraft and marine propulsion engines -- is dipping its toes into the contentious realm of unmanned cargo ships.
By Geoff Weiss
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Report: Facebook Wants Its Own Drones
Facebook is reportedly in talks to acquire Titan Aerospace, a maker of high-flying, solar-powered drones, as it looks to bring internet access to every corner of the world.