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Epson’s AR simulator puts a holographic drone in your living roomEpson’s AR simulator puts a holographic drone in your living room
Trump moves to let US cities and tech companies test drones togetherTrump moves to let US cities and tech companies test drones together
Alphabet’s Project Wing drones will deliver burritos to Australian homesAlphabet’s Project Wing drones will deliver burritos to Australian homes
Scientists use drone to sample whale breath and snotScientists use drone to sample whale breath and snot
This intriguing drone concept drops packages straight into your handsThis intriguing drone concept drops packages straight into your hands
DJI launches a privacy mode for its drones after US Army banDJI launches a privacy mode for its drones after US Army ban
A new law makes it illegal to fly drones over landmarks like the Statue of LibertyA new law makes it illegal to fly drones over landmarks like the Statue of Liberty
GoPro’s Karma drone is getting a ‘follow’ modeGoPro’s Karma drone is getting a ‘follow’ mode
Switzerland’s new autonomous drone network just completed its first deliverySwitzerland’s new autonomous drone network just completed its first delivery
The company that makes AK-47s just built a working hoverbikeThe company that makes AK-47s just built a working hoverbike
Dubai starts testing crewless two-person ‘flying taxis’Dubai starts testing crewless two-person ‘flying taxis’
The first autonomous drone delivery network will fly above Switzerland starting next monthThe first autonomous drone delivery network will fly above Switzerland starting next month
Drones carrying blood could be the future of rural medicineDrones carrying blood could be the future of rural medicine
California bans drones from delivering marijuanaCalifornia bans drones from delivering marijuana
A  rebuke from the US army has DJI focused on improving securityA  rebuke from the US army has DJI focused on improving security
The failed Lily drone is back as a boring version of itselfThe failed Lily drone is back as a boring version of itself
MIT figured out a better way for drones to use RFID technologyMIT figured out a better way for drones to use RFID technology
DJI’s new Mavic Pro Platinum is quieter and stays in the air longerDJI’s new Mavic Pro Platinum is quieter and stays in the air longer
DJI update removes plugins that shared user data without their knowledgeDJI update removes plugins that shared user data without their knowledge
Shark-detecting drones take to the skies in AustraliaShark-detecting drones take to the skies in Australia
Blood-delivering drone company Zipline readies for launch in TanzaniaBlood-delivering drone company Zipline readies for launch in Tanzania
Hamburgers and beer are about to start flying through the skies of Reykjavík, IcelandHamburgers and beer are about to start flying through the skies of Reykjavík, Iceland
DJI will ground Spark drones on September 1st unless owners install an updateDJI will ground Spark drones on September 1st unless owners install an update
DJI will add private flight mode so it can’t see where you’re goingDJI will add private flight mode so it can’t see where you’re going
An eight-year-old reviews a codeable Parrot droneAn eight-year-old reviews a codeable Parrot drone
The US military can now shoot down consumer drones it considers a threatThe US military can now shoot down consumer drones it considers a threat
Amazon wants to build a network of mobile drone maintenance and delivery platformsAmazon wants to build a network of mobile drone maintenance and delivery platforms
US Army reportedly asks units to stop using DJI drones, citing cybersecurity concernsUS Army reportedly asks units to stop using DJI drones, citing cybersecurity concerns
You can now raise your arm to start and stop recording video on DJI’s Spark droneYou can now raise your arm to start and stop recording video on DJI’s Spark drone
Snap reportedly in talks to acquire maker of selfie-taking droneSnap reportedly in talks to acquire maker of selfie-taking drone
This transforming drone can fly like an airplane and spin like a seedThis transforming drone can fly like an airplane and spin like a seed
NASA study confirms drone buzzes are more annoying than carsNASA study confirms drone buzzes are more annoying than cars
Watch this drone beat a Formula E racecar — and then crash spectacularlyWatch this drone beat a Formula E racecar — and then crash spectacularly
What if delivery drones could also drive?What if delivery drones could also drive?
Amazon’s vision for the future: delivery drone beehives in every cityAmazon’s vision for the future: delivery drone beehives in every city
DJI drones can get past no-fly zones thanks to this Russian software companyDJI drones can get past no-fly zones thanks to this Russian software company
Inside the $20 million plan to take drone racing mainstream

Drone racing is still a niche hobby, but can it find an audience on ESPN?

James Vincent
Drones hunt down rare plants in Hawaii by going where people can’tDrones hunt down rare plants in Hawaii by going where people can’t
Watch this brave pilot survive his first flight in a DIY multicopterWatch this brave pilot survive his first flight in a DIY multicopter
Don’t drone drunkDon’t drone drunk
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