Drones

2016 was a good year for delivery robots, but 2017 will be even better. From Starship Technologies’ ground robot and Savioke’s Relay robot and CyPhy Works’ drones, delivery robots are coming sooner than you think.

The most promising mobile and humanoid robots from this year’s crop offer more utility, consumer engagement.

The CES Robotics Conference will explore how robots are transforming our lives. Hear from CyPhy Works, Hanson Robotics, NVIDIA, Savioke, Softbank, Starship Technologies and more.

A roundup of drone companies making giant technological leaps as we head towards 2017.

Amazon has partnered with the UK government to explore three key aspects of drone delivery: flights beyond the visual line of sight, flights where one operator monitors multiple drones, and obstacle avoidance technology.

Flirtey partnered with 7-Eleven for the first FAA-approved home drone delivery. The Flirtey drone
autonomously delivered Slurpees, a chicken sandwich, donuts, hot coffee and candy to the home of the family who placed the order.

Drone sales have grown 224 percent year-over-year to nearly $200 million, according to The NPD Group. DJI continues to lead the way with a 49% share of the market.

A roundup of the hottest robotics projects currently raising money on Indiegogo and Kickstarter.

Steve Hogan stops by the Robotics Trends Podcast to discuss the first two months of the FAA’s drone registration system and the impact recent lawsuits will have on the future of drone registration.

Look ma, no hands! Here’s how you can fly a 3D Robotics Iris+ Drone using your voice and Amazon Echo.

Police in the Netherlands are training eagles to capture rogue drones. Tests will last a couple months to determine if the practice is safe for the eagles.

The exhibit space dedicated to drones has grown 200% from CES 2015. There will be a record 27 companies exhibiting in the Unmanned Systems Marketplace.

The built-in 12 megapixel, 4K HD camera includes outstanding 3-axis image stabilization and records videos in an immersive 130° field of view.

The built-in 12 megapixel, full HD (1080p 60FPS) camera includes outstanding 3-axis image stabilization and records videos in an immersive 130° field of view.

The perfect mix of advanced capabilities and pilot-friendly design, the Yuneec Typhoon Q500G drone features a stable quadcopter, an intuitive remote control and a custom gimbal mount for a GoPro. You’ll have fun, stay safe and create amazing videos.

AirMap is looking to build the air traffic management system of the future.

The two most popular consumer drone manufacturers have partnered with AirMap to add real-time flight restrictions to their drones.

We discuss why the drone industry should be more concerned about laws on the local level than the FAA regulations.

The eagles take the drone down to the ground to an area that appears to be a nest.

Watch the first video captured by GoPro’s drone camera, which is expected to be available in the first half of 2016.

A drone hobbyist in South Africa captures some rare footage of a swarm of bees attacking his quadcopter.

Aerial footage shot near the border with Croatia shows hundreds of migrants crossing Slovenian farmland on foot.

We chat with Jonathan Rupprecht, a leading drone and aviation lawyer, about the impending drone registration and the implications for hobbyists.

The drone delivery took five minutes in a remote part of Singapore and a postman received the goods after the drone safely landed.

Migrant refugees from the Middle East continue to enter Hungary despite a barbed wire fence along the border. Drone footage from the Associated Press shows crowds walking along train tracks near the border.