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FAA, CNN Strike Deal to Test Drones for News Reporting

While the FAA is still working out the kinks for allowing the commercial use of drones, the agency has given CNN the green light to test these aerial vehicles.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Drones, Curved TVs, Internet of Everything: Final Thoughts on CES 2015

By Jason Fell

Building a Business

France’s Postal Service is Experimenting with Drone Mail Delivery

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Shiny New Gadgets to Smart Homes and Beyond: A CES 2015 Preview

By Jason Fell

Building a Business

With FAA Slow With Drone Approval, Amazon Looks Elsewhere

Pushing back against the FAA's regulation process, the Internet giant aims to take its research and development abroad.

By Nina Zipkin

Buying a Franchise

Has TGI Friday’s Ruined Drones for Restaurants Everywhere?

In a mistletoe drone incident gone awry, TGI Friday's made a bloody mess in Brooklyn, N.Y.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Inside the Semi-Secret Meeting That’s Reshaping America’s Drone Industry

How Robofest-an informal meeting of aerospace industry veterans, government insiders, and Beltway think tankers-aims to reshape the U.S. commercial drone industry.

By Clay Dillow

Building a Business

The ‘Paper’ Airplane to Rule Them All

Say hello to the slickest little high-tech eye in the sky.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

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

Building a Business

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.

By Matthew Rocco

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.

By Catherine Clifford

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

Building a Business

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.

By Benjamin Kabin

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

Building a Business

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

Building a Business

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

Building a Business

What Jerry Seinfeld Thinks of Social Media

The comedian takes a stab at answering questions related to Facebook, Twitter and drones.

By Aly Weisman

Building a Business

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

Building a Business

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.

By Catherine Clifford

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.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Tech

This Is Possibly the Coolest Selfie You’ve Ever Seen

Drones plus selfies equals dronies. Get used to it.

By Jason Fell

Building a Business

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.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

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?

By Kim Lachance Shandrow