Sony unveils Aerosense's drone prototypes

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 13:22

Japanese company Sony has released videos of two prototypes of its drones that they are creating, the AS-DTO1-E 'experimental machine' and the AS-MCO1-P prototype.

Facebook talks up need for virtual reality, big tech bets

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 08:56

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drones will enable Facebook Inc to create a more lifelike and useful social network, the company said in its clearest explanation so far for technology projects that have puzzled some investors and analysts.

US cracks open skies to testing, use of aerial drones

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 11:43

The Federal Aviation Administration already had approved limited use of drones in the United States for law enforcement, surveillance, atmospheric research and other applications.

US names drone testing sites

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 02:51

US aviation regulators on Monday released the names of sites picked to test civilian drones whose slated 2015 debut over American skies has sparked privacy concerns.

China slams Japan defence spending plan

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:37

China has denounced Japan`s plans to boost military purchases, accusing it of playing up regional tensions as an "excuse" to ramp up defence spending.

Yemen vote on ban unlikely to end US drone strikes: Experts

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 09:52

Yemen`s Parliament has voted for a ban on drone strikes, but experts said Monday lawmakers have limited powers and their vote is unlikely to impact Washington`s bid to crush al Qaeda militants.

Google robots to challenge Amazon drones for home delivery

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 19:01

Google's new robotic grocery delivery service is expected to challenge Amazon's drone project which envisages transporting goods to its customers by air.

Soon, drones to put solar and wind power plants in sky

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 16:32

A UK company is in the midst of developing a technology that will take power plants to skies.

UN to start using surveillance drones in DR Congo

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10:20

The United Nations will start using surveillance drones for the first time in Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday in a landmark intelligence-gathering advance for the world body.

Nine dead, including three soldiers, in Yemen clashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10:10

Nine people, including three soldiers, were killed on Monday when clashes broke out in southeastern Yemen`s rugged Hadramawt region, officials said.

Technology, rules keep Amazon drone delivery in hangar, for now

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 09:55

On top of that, the idea faces privacy concerns and was derided by some as merely a publicity stunt.

Americans debate Amazon intent to deliver packages by drones

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 09:50

"Before drones start delivering packages, we need the FAA to deliver privacy protections for the American public," US Senator, Ed Markey, said in a statement.