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Drones a game changer for US emergency responders
Drones are proving to be a game changer for US emergency responders who are increasingly using the technology to spot fires, detect toxic gas or to locate missing people or suspects, experts say.
The Week That Was: Connectivity is key
There isn’t a day that goes by without us hearing or reading about how the government is ramping up efforts to introduce 5G.
Volocopter eyes launch of its electric helicopter taxis in Singapore
German startup Volocopter said Singapore is emerging as one of the most likely destinations for the commercial launch of its electric helicopters, where it hopes to offer short-hop flights for the price of a limousine ride.
UPS drones win FAA milestone permission to take off shackles
United Parcel Service Inc won US certification to fly drones under regulations similar to those for airlines, a milestone that allows the company to vastly expand airborne deliveries.
Flying taxis in Singapore to test cleaner, quieter sky ride
A British company says it’s building the world’s first "vertiport” for electric aircraft in Singapore, an early step towards a global network for flying taxis.
Airline seatback screens may be an endangered species
In the quest to command higher fares and traveller loyalty, airlines are constantly scrambling to market their onboard services as better than Brand X. These days, one highly visible battleground is directly in front of you: the seatback screen.
Air taxi startup Lilium expands production as prototype exceeds 100 km/h
A prototype flying taxi has achieved speeds in excess of 100 km/h (62 mph), its German developer Lilium said on Oct 22, giving it confidence to expand production capacity ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2025.
Hover-taxi whizzes over Singapore, firm eyes Asian push
A drone-like flying taxi whirred over Singapore's waterfront on Oct 22, with the firm behind the test hoping the aircraft will revolutionise travel in traffic-choked Asian cities.
What if a delivery drone falls on your head? Thorny legal questions loom as services increase
Imagine you're standing in your front yard when a drone flies overheard, delivering a package to one of your neighbours.
Musk's satellite project testing encrypted Internet with military planes
The Air Force is using SpaceX's fledgling satellite network to test encrypted Internet services for a number of military planes.
