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This is a media curation page for the PIRatE Lab's AARR Program.  We are developing practical, low cost programs to monitor resources in our coastal zone (the land near the ocean and the ocean near the land) with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs aka "drones") overhead and subtidal Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) .  Enjoy!!  
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October 29, 2024 12:30 AM
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Lithium-ion batteries causing fires, dangers on California freeways

Lithium-ion batteries causing fires, dangers on California freeways | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.latimes.com - October 28, 2024 6:00 AM
Recent fires in California have focused attention and fears on lithium-ion batteries. But how dangerous are these batteries really?
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Austin Dent's comment, October 30, 2024 11:49 AM
LiFePO4 chemistry offers a significantly lower risk of thermal runaway and does not require cobalt for production, but has a lower energy density than traditional Li-Ion cells and is already succeeding in home scale energy storage systems. If we start seeing regulations pushing for safety features in grid scale Li-Ion batteries that increase weight or decrease capacity LiFePO4 would seem like an even better choice than it already is.
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October 28, 2024 1:11 AM
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Above the Flooding, High-Tech Drones Capture Storm Damage and Data

Above the Flooding, High-Tech Drones Capture Storm Damage and Data | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From news.erau.edu - October 25, 2024 11:10 AM
Above the Flooding, High-Tech Drones Capture Storm Damage and Data
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October 24, 2024 2:23 PM
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5 Things s Should Know Before Investing in Drones

5 Things s Should Know Before Investing in Drones | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.entrepreneur.com - October 18, 2024 1:00 PM
Drones are revolutionizing industries, but without the right strategy, you risk getting left behind. Discover the five crucial mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to steer clear of them for lasting success.
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Esveidy Rodriguez's comment, October 26, 2024 1:43 AM
This article states how important it is for drone entrepreneurs to follow regulations and keep up with new technology. Ignoring these factors can lead to fines and falling behind in a fast changing market.
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October 23, 2024 11:43 PM
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Drone maker DJI sues Pentagon over Chinese military listing

From www.reuters.com - October 21, 2024 5:24 AM
WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) - China-based DJI sued the U.S. Defense Department on Friday for adding the drone maker to a list of companies allegedly working with Beijing's military, saying the designation is wrong and has caused the company significant financial harm.
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October 23, 2024 9:20 PM
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Creating and verifying stable AI-controlled systems in a rigorous and flexible way

Creating and verifying stable AI-controlled systems in a rigorous and flexible way | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From news.mit.edu - July 17, 2024 9:13 PM
New techniques incorporate deep learning to synthesize and verify neural network controllers with stability guarantees. Their algorithm efficiently searches for and verifies a Lyapunov function, and is scalable to more complex robots like quadrotors.
Liano Becerra's insight:
Researchers at MIT have been developing new techniques for a more stable system when deploying drones, which can also include aircraft and spacecraft. Regarding safety, the developers are guaranteeing that this application can successfully accomplish this approach. In addition, this development isn't just meant for drones but can be replicated in biomedicine and industrial processing for the future. 
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October 23, 2024 12:08 PM
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National security cited as B.C. drone engineer's devices seized | CBC News

National security cited as B.C. drone engineer's devices seized | CBC News | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.cbc.ca - October 23, 2024 7:00 AM
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted an extraordinary order to seize electronic devices from a former employee of Burnaby, B.C.,-based company specializing in anti-drone technology - citing national security interests and fears China or Russia might be trying to access military secrets.
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October 23, 2024 2:10 AM
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Alabama homecoming week featuring a first: Drone light show happening Friday

Alabama homecoming week featuring a first: Drone light show happening Friday | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.wvua23.com - October 22, 2024 5:30 PM
Homecoming is already in full swing for the University of Alabama, and this year, along with all the long-time loved traditions, new ones are coming into the picture. The University will present a drone light show this year on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m
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October 22, 2024 1:44 PM
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This Homemade Drone Software Finds People When Search and Rescue Teams Can’t

This Homemade Drone Software Finds People When Search and Rescue Teams Can’t | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.wired.com - October 7, 2024 5:00 AM
British Mountain Rescue workers have developed an automated drone system that can scour a landscape far quicker and more thoroughly than human eyes.
Grant Osterhoudt's insight:
A man went missing while hiking in the mountains. The search and rescue team used drones to help find the missing person. They used a program on the drone to pick out certain pixel colors like the red of a hikers jacket. 
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October 21, 2024 12:52 PM
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EPA Victoria drones can now detect air pollution

EPA Victoria drones can now detect air pollution | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From wastemanagementreview.com.au - October 20, 2024 7:10 PM
EPA Victoria hi-tech aerial drones that fly over industrial sites and pollution incidents can now sniff out air pollution too.
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Eduardo sandoval's comment, October 21, 2024 9:46 PM
drones equipped with new air pollutant detection changed the system in place. with sniffer drones in place it will bring much more significant information to combat high pollution and make changes quicker.
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October 19, 2024 4:51 AM
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‘Most of it was dead’: scientists discover one of Great Barrier Reef’s worst coral bleaching events | Great Barrier Reef | The Guardian

‘Most of it was dead’: scientists discover one of Great Barrier Reef’s worst coral bleaching events | Great Barrier Reef | The Guardian | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - June 25, 2024 11:00 AM
Analysis of high-resolution drone imagery concludes 97% of corals died at a Lizard Island reef between March and June this year
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Charla Robertson's comment, October 25, 2024 10:58 PM
Yikes! I'm glad drones were successfully utilized to discover this, but it's still a tragedy. This was such a recent event, too.
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October 18, 2024 1:08 PM
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack drones

U.S. imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack drones | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.latimes.com - October 17, 2024 12:39 PM
Russia’s Garpiya series long-range attack drone has been used to destroy critical infrastructure and resulted in mass casualties in Ukraine.
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October 16, 2024 11:06 PM
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/world/asia/north-korea-unmanned-drones-leaflets.html?searchResultPosition=3

From www.nytimes.com - October 16, 2024 11:06 PM
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October 16, 2024 10:19 PM
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https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4937166-drone-flights-virginia-base/

From thehill.com - October 16, 2024 10:19 PM
Pentagon confirms ‘incursions’ of unauthorized drones over Air Force base
Keiran Gisonno's insight:
It becomes more and more frequent that we see cases of drones being used improperly, especially with ease of purchase nowadays. For military installations, this is an incredibly pressing issue; aside from it being difficult to actually track down those responsible for flying, their intents when illegally flying over a military base can be unknown; there's no way at the moment to tell if that person has come to be hostile, a spy for another nation, or just to take pictures, all of which are problematic.
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October 28, 2024 1:36 PM
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Bird-watching with drones? Might want to watch your distance, study says - Conservation news

Bird-watching with drones? Might want to watch your distance, study says - Conservation news | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From news.mongabay.com - October 28, 2024 1:37 AM
As researchers and wildlife enthusiasts increasingly use drones to watch birds, a new study has come out with guidelines for best drone operating practices that minimize disturbance.  “This study represents an important first step in understanding wildlife responses to drones and promoting ethical considerations in the use of new technologies in wildlife monitoring,” Meredith Palmer, […]
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I didn't know that people were using drones for birdwatching.
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Liano Becerra's comment, October 31, 2024 6:43 PM
This was surprise to me too that drones were being used for birdwatching. Also glad that they are recognizing some drones do give birds a negative response in using them and its recommended to use a slower drone that is not shaped as a predator.
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October 26, 2024 4:31 PM
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Army wargame to test cargo drones and live logistics data

Army wargame to test cargo drones and live logistics data | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.defenseone.com - October 23, 2024 11:53 AM
The service is also looking into casualty evacuation by drone.
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About the development of drones that is more directed towards drones supplying equipment to troops on the ground and being a way to evacuate hurt troops. This development is still in a testing phase with hope that it will be permanently incorporated in the near future.  
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October 24, 2024 2:07 AM
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From Drones to Data: The Tech Innovations Driving Smarter Land Management

From Drones to Data: The Tech Innovations Driving Smarter Land Management | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.webpronews.com - October 21, 2024 10:44 PM
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Charla Robertson's insight:
Yet another cool application of drone technology. This reminds me of the fixed-wing drone we watched survey CI Park. 
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Liano Becerra's comment, October 24, 2024 3:06 PM
A cool way of getting a birds eye view of the landscape to help make decisions on managing the land. Like for agriculture the drones can be used to monitor the health of crops.
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October 23, 2024 11:26 PM
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EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF DRONE APPLICATIONS AT DRONTECH ASIA'S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 25-27 NOVEMBER 2024

EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF DRONE APPLICATIONS AT DRONTECH ASIA'S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 25-27 NOVEMBER 2024 | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.prnewswire.com - October 23, 2024 9:00 PM
/PRNewswire/ -- DronTech Asia's International Conference taking place 25-27 November 2024 at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Muang Thon
Keiran Gisonno's insight:
From the 25-27 of November a large drone conference is happening which will cover a number of industries and focus of attention such as defense, and transportation. There will additionally be presentations of new technologies.
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Carolyn Chaput's comment, October 25, 2024 1:16 PM
This seems like it would be a particularly informative conference to attend, and the wide variety of industries really shows how multipurpose drones have become. Registration also appears to be free for trade visitors, which makes the conference more accessible to a wider range of people.
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October 23, 2024 12:10 PM
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Maine man made homemade bombs and dropped some from drones, officials say

Maine man made homemade bombs and dropped some from drones, officials say | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From abcnews.go.com - October 18, 2024 4:41 PM
Law enforcement officials say a Maine man dropped homemade explosives from drones near homes in a dispute rooted in local politics
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Keiran Gisonno's comment, October 23, 2024 11:24 PM
This is a good case of the dangers that unmoderated drones posses, but its also an issue, how can we control/stay aware of unmanned drones without taking away civil liberties?
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October 23, 2024 12:05 PM
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Boston Celtics Watch Party - Falling Drone Injures 2 People 

Boston Celtics Watch Party - Falling Drone Injures 2 People  | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.bostonglobe.com - October 23, 2024 10:55 AM
Two people were injured when they were struck by a drone that fell from the sky during the TNT Network’s Boston Celtics watch party held at Boston City Hall Tuesday night, officials said Wednesday.
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Sophia Hoolihan's comment, October 23, 2024 12:12 PM
Incidents like this one reinforce the importance of regulating drones over open-air events. If the drone had proper propellor guards, then injuries would have been less likely. I am curious if the drone flying over the crowd had the proper licensing to do so.
Emily Gomez's comment, October 23, 2024 7:31 PM
This is very unfortunate. I hope people realize how important drone safety is and stick to the regulations that are set in place.
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October 22, 2024 6:10 PM
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The Age of the Drone Police Is Here

The Age of the Drone Police Is Here | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.wired.com - June 5, 2024 6:00 AM
A WIRED investigation, based on more than 22 million flight coordinates, reveals the complicated truth about the first full-blown police drone program in the US—and why your city could be next.
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Jonathan Campos's comment, October 24, 2024 2:20 PM
Although this is also a novel application of drones in today's world I do not think this is a good thing. It's reminiscent of a police state in a dystopian story which is not the direction we should be heading.
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October 21, 2024 9:23 PM
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Drones, Reaching New Heights in Nepal’s Fight Against Climate Change

Drones, Reaching New Heights in Nepal’s Fight Against Climate Change | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.worldbank.org - August 1, 2023 12:39 AM
Climate change is reshaping the Himalayan slopes. Record-breaking glacial melt has accelerated across the mountains, posing disastrous consequences for hundreds of millions of people in the South Asian plains.
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October 20, 2024 9:39 PM
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Using Drones For Manatee Research And Conservation | Save the Manatee Club

Using Drones For Manatee Research And Conservation | Save the Manatee Club | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From savethemanatee.org - June 7, 2024 10:03 AM
We've utilized drones for several purposes with manatees, including rescue operations, observing behavior, and evaluating body condition.
Max Morales's insight:
About how drones are becoming an indispensable part of Manatee conservation making behavior, food resources, and weight of manatees easier to document. I think that this shows that drones are only going to continue to grow in use for conservation purposes as they continue to prove to be helpful.  
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marisa denninger's comment, October 23, 2024 2:13 AM
This is so cool! I like the hands off treatment they're giving manatees because they're so sensitive to human interactions that the stress can be fatal
Natalie Jones's comment, October 23, 2024 12:07 PM
What a great use of the technology. Manatees are so cute, and they need more protection. Manatee conservation is important and it's great to see drones helping out this cause.
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October 19, 2024 2:27 AM
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Environmental researchers use drones to map marshes | UNC-Chapel Hill

Environmental researchers use drones to map marshes | UNC-Chapel Hill | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.unc.edu - October 17, 2024 12:24 PM
Restoration has begun to preserve the sites that reduce flooding and prevent erosion along Currituck Sound.
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marisa denninger's comment, October 19, 2024 4:58 AM
I hope that restoration efforts can continue in light of the hurricanes. Marshes and wetlands are so important!
Austin Dent's comment, October 24, 2024 10:22 PM
It would be neat to find what kind of camera setup they're testing to monitor submerged vegetation. I don't know whether the standard multispectral images are able to capture vegetation info through water.
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October 18, 2024 3:20 AM
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How drone technology is helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in Abu Dhabi by 2030

How drone technology is helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in Abu Dhabi by 2030 | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
From www.newscientist.com - July 17, 2024 4:00 AM
How drone technology is helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030
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Jonathan Campos's comment, October 18, 2024 12:19 PM
This is an awesome application of drones, getting into places that would be very difficult for a person on foot is the best feature of drones and this perfectly highlights that.
Tony Ibarra's comment, October 18, 2024 1:09 PM
In a time where Drones are being used more and more for war, it Is refreshing to see that people are trying to use them for good.
Max Morales's comment, October 20, 2024 10:17 PM
That is so cool how they are combining science-based restoration and drones to do this conservation work. It's also cool how they are able to use several aspects of the drone because they use the aerial footage and the capacity of dropping the seeds from the drone effectively.
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October 16, 2024 10:20 PM
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Drone video shows Milton damage on Anna Maria Island, Fla.

From www.youtube.com - October 11, 2024 2:15 PM
Drone video filmed Oct. 10 shows damaged homes and toppled trees on Anna Maria Island, Fla., after Hurricane Milton swept through the state. Read more: https://wapo.st/3Np7bzY. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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Keiran Gisonno's insight:
Its very interesting to see use of drones like this in action, I think from an environmental perspective they can be incredibly useful tools to monitor damage from ecological events
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Charla Robertson's curator insight, October 16, 2024 2:27 PM
This video shows the damage left by Hurricane Milton in Florida. It also highlights the usefulness of drones in disaster relief and rescue efforts.
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