Drones

• Test project sees drones deliver COVID-19 test kits to remote Alberta communities

  The hope is the drones can help connect people in remote communities to laboratories more quickly.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
• Winnipeg paramedics use drone to rescue patient in remote park area

  Winnipeg paramedics were able to rescue a person in medical distress with the help of a drone Wednesday afternoon.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2020
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• Alberta drone company gets go-ahead for new type of flying

  In-Flight Data now has a federal certificate to fly drones for the purposes of public safety without the pilot having eyes on the aircraft.

  Tech

  Jul 15, 2020
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• Finding Willy: Missing Weyburn dog safe after month on the run from drones, quads, traps

  The wayward pup had his pursuers barking up the wrong tree — until Wednesday, that is. 

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
• U.S. navy successfully tests ‘solid state laser’ for blasting aircraft

  Footage shows a U.S. navy ship using a laser beam to shoot down an unmanned aerial vehicle.

  Trending

  May 25, 2020
• Robots don’t get sick. Will COVID-19 speed up workplace automation?

  Automation could increase as companies seek to "pandemic-proof" their businesses. Tasha Kheiriddin says this could have huge implications for the economy.

  Commentary

  Apr 23, 2020
• ‘Yes, this drone is speaking to you’: How China is reportedly enforcing coronavirus rules

  In China's latest bid to stop a deadly new virus from spreading, authorities are turning to sophisticated surveillance state tactics to enforce quarantines.

  World

  Feb 11, 2020
• Saskatoon drone bylaw criticized by national pilot association: ‘It creates issues’

  Unmanned Systems Canada, a national drone association, says Saskatoon doesn't have the authority to impose the law.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020
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• Kennebecasis Regional Police Force welcomes new aerial drone

  At just under a kilogram, the new state-of-the-art, multi-use machine offers a significant upgrade to the force's aerial program established two years ago.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2020
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• Can Amazon drones or Mars rovers be hacked? Very easily, UBC research suggests

  Researchers say the disruptions could also impact other devices controlled remotely, including smart TVs, smart cars and home assistants like Amazon Alexa.

  Nov 29, 2019