Dutch National Police working to train anti-drone eagles

As remotely-controlled drones become smaller and more sophisticated, authorities are working to counter the potential security and privacy implications in sometimes novel ways — including training eagles to take the aircraft down.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 24

New Apple Campus 2 video shows installation of massive glass panels

A drone operator has published an aerial video captured throughout Apple's Campus 2 construction site, showing extensive progress including the beginning of interior and exterior glazing installation and the ceiling covering what will be the company's new on-site theater.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

Parrot unveils new Disco winged drone with 50mph top speed, iOS connectivity

Do-everything electronics maker Parrot on Tuesday unveiled its new Disco drone, eschewing the quadcopter design for a new winged style that adds advanced autopilot systems and a significantly higher top speed.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 12

Researchers use Apple Watch to pilot drone, control HomeKit Hue lamps via hand gestures

Engineering students at Taiwan's National Chung Hsing University demonstrated a clever use of the motion sensors in Apple Watch to interpret hand gestures, enabling them to remotely control real world devices akin to the science fiction fantasy depicted in Star Wars.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 10

FAA sets out official drone regulations with Feb. 19 registration deadline

All drones between 0.55 and 50 pounds must be registered by Feb. 19, 2016, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

FAA recommends registering drone pilots instead of individual drones

A U.S. Federal Aviation Administration task force has issued a set of recommendations for registering unmanned drones, looking to manage the increasingly popular technology.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 36

Video: Potential automotive "Phase 2" R&D site now going up next to Apple Campus 2 Spaceship Ring

Phase two of Apple's ambitious Campus 2 construction project is now well underway, just six months after the new testing workshops and facilities for additional research and development—large enough for vehicle-size innovation work—began rising on the former site of a series of obsolete buildings located next to the main "Spaceship Ring."

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 8

U.S. to make drone registration mandatory for certain models

The U.S. Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday announced the formation of a task force charged with the creation of a registration process for unmanned aircraft systems, otherwise known as drones.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 59

Video: more than half of Apple Campus 2 Spaceship Ring has topped out, just six months after it began rising

Five of the nine building segments making up the "Spaceship" Ring in Apple's Campus 2 mega-project have reached their ceiling just six months after the initial dining hall structure reached its fifth floor back in March.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 25

DJI updates Phantom 3 drones with new 'Intelligent Flight Modes,' including auto-follow

DJI's latest generation of drones, the Phantom 3 lineup, gained a number of new features on Monday, thanks to new firmware that adds "intelligent flight modes," including auto-follow, waypoints, and auto-filming of points of interest.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11

DJI's new iOS-compatible Phantom 3 drones land at Apple Store

DJI's latest generation of "prosumer" drones, the Phantom 3 series, marks the company's debut among the handpicked lineup of iOS-connected accessories available to buy direct from Apple.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14

First look: Fotokite Phi tethered drone aims to be easiest & most portable way to capture aerial footage

The newly announced Fotokite Phi features a unique tethered design that makes it easy to pilot, safe to operate, and especially convenient to travel with. AppleInsider had the opportunity to go hands-on with the new device that aims to bring simple aerial footage to the masses.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14

Review: DJI Phantom 3 Professional iOS-connected drone with 4K ultra-HD camera

The best has gotten even better with DJI's new Phantom 3 Professional, a drone that captures stunning, super-smooth 4K video from the skies. But it's the new controller with Lightning cable support, as well as a revamped iOS app, that truly bring this accessory to new heights.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

First look: DJI's new $799 Phantom 3 Standard flying camera drone

DJI on Wednesday launched a new low-end addition to its Phantom 3 drone lineup in the form of the $799 Phantom 3 Standard, featuring a 2.7K high-definition camera and live iOS connectivity. AppleInsider went hands-on with the prototype hardware before its announcement, and offers an exclusive first-look.

Neil 10 years ago 9

First look: Hands on with the new Phantom 3 Professional iOS-connected camera drone

DJI's new Phantom 3 Professional flying camera drone has a distinctly more premium feel when compared to its predecessor, thanks largely to an overhauled hardware controller that's a massive improvement to what was already a great accessory. AppleInsider offers a first look.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18

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