Drones

In Ghana, Zipline is helping speed up coronavirus testing by using drones to deliver test samples, and it wants to bring the service to the U.S.

FAA drone regulations require pilots to have a visual line of sight of their aircraft, but new detect-and-avoid systems could change that.

The Earth’s interior may be the last wild frontier, but not for long. These underwater drones are scanning the ocean to create a 3D model of its internal dynamics.

This Seattle startup is bringing new life to charred forests by releasing swarms of smart, tree-planting drones equipped with seeds, mini seedbeds, and cameras.

These robots can lift heavy objects, crawl through rugged terrain, and climb challenging structures to save lives. But search and rescue robots won’t be rendering human first responders obsolete anytime soon. They’re designed to assist and protect them from unnecessary harm.

According to OSHA, one in five workplace deaths in 2017 were in construction. Can nail gun drones help save lives?

“Whether you live in the developed world or the developing world, the further you travel outside of a major city,...

Blistering speed. Big money. 11-year-old world champions. Is drone racing the next big sport?

Reimagining how we get medicine to people, using genetically modified mosquitoes to fight Zika, and selfies as...