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Drone delivery to tanker ships — yes, it’s happening, and it could save money

Tugboat captains should beware. Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), may start cutting into one of their revenue streams. Maersk… Read More

Disney files to patent drone-based movie projection system, says it will ‘open new frontiers’ in entertainment and advertising

In a move that Disney says could advance entertainment as well as advertising, the media powerhouse has filed a patent… Read More

Google patents secure rolling box to receive packages from drones

Despite plenty of skepticism surrounding drone delivery, Google continues to press on with its own version, called Project Wing. The company… Read More

Falling drone nearly crushes champion skier at World Cup race

One of the world’s top alpine skiers was nearly crushed by a drone during a race today — yes, you… Read More

FAA’s drone registration website experiences a rough takeoff, then straightens out

The Federal Aviation Administration launched its registration website for recreational drones today – and based on the initial reports, it was a rough… Read More

Amazon reveals new delivery drone design with range of 15 miles

Amazon today released new photos and a video showing off a redesigned version of its delivery drone. It’s been almost… Read More

Someone flew a drone into Seattle’s Great Wheel

Police are looking for the person who flew a drone into Seattle’s Great Wheel yesterday. The crash happened around 4… Read More

Drone crashes into U.S. Open stands during match, halts play

View image | gettyimages.com Drones have made their way to the U.S. Open — but not in a good way.… Read More

Boeing drone helps fight Washington state wildfires in latest demonstration of UAV technology

Insitu, the Boeing subsidiary that makes unmanned aircraft systems, is helping emergency responders in Washington State as they work to tame wildfires… Read More

How FOX Sports will use drones at the U.S. Open, and why the FAA is watching

Drones are coming to the U.S. Open. Those watching FOX Sports’ coverage of golf’s major championship at Chambers Bay later… Read More

Seattle City Light spends $35K to remove drone stuck on power line for one week

Removing a drone from high-voltage power lines above a group of houseboats is no easy task. That much was clear… Read More

Senators propose temporary commercial drone rules that may enable Amazon’s ‘Prime Air’ plans

Two U.S. senators think their country is falling behind when it comes to creating rules for commercial drones, and now… Read More

FAA gives Amazon another green light to test drone delivery in the U.S.

Amazon took a step forward with its drone delivery ambitions this week after the Federal Aviation Administration gave the company another… Read More

Amazon to FAA: Our delivery drones are coming, so figure out your regulations already

Amazon made it clear today that research and development of its delivery drones is happening at a rapid pace. Now,… Read More

Amazon says last week’s FAA approval for drone testing is irrelevant

Turns out the FAA’s approval for Amazon’s drone tests last week was meaningless for the Seattle company. The Wall Street… Read More

Amazon granted FAA approval to test drone delivery

Amazon today was granted an “experimental airworthiness certificate” from the FAA that will allow the Seattle company to test its… Read More

NBC drone captures incredible footage of frozen Niagara Falls

Baby, it’s cold outside if you’re on the East Coast. NBC affiliate WGRZ sent a drone out to catch some shots… Read More

Supercool round drone wins supercool $1M prize

Drones are everywhere these days, but this one is different: Not only is its spherical shape neat-looking, it’s intended to… Read More

Drone crashes on White House grounds, causes lockdown

Drones have made their way to the White House. The Washington Post reported this morning that a small “quad copter”… Read More

Rare drone stolen from Seattle-area store in smash-and-grab robbery, caught on video

In the early morning hours Sunday, a pair of hooded thieves broke in a drone shop in Woodinville, Wash., and… Read More

TGI Friday’s drone mistletoe stunt goes awry, injuring photographer

As if you needed another reason to avoid TGI Friday’s, a mistletoe-toting drone hit a photographer at an event in… Read More

Drone startup Micasense lands $2M from Parrot, relocates to Seattle

Micasense, a new startup that uses drone technology to help farmers improve the health and output of their crops, has… Read More

Sounders use drones at soccer practice to film new vantage points

The Sounders are now using aerial robots to help them win soccer matches. Seattle’s professional club is testing the use… Read More

DHL beats Amazon, Google with first drone deliveries

Amazon and Google may have received all the attention so far with their drone delivery plans, but it’s actually a long-standing… Read More

News Brief

Attention robot fans: Amazon.com unveils ‘Drone Store’

Amazon isn’t just interested in making its own drones to deliver items — now the company has opened up an online… Read More

Drone video shows off Apple’s massive new spaceship campus

The mock-up photos of Apple’s new spaceship campus already show off its massive size, but now a drone video shot from… Read More

Video: Amazon employee uses drone to capture awesome footage of Space Needle

When you fly a drone with a camera past the Space Needle, it turns out you can capture some pretty… Read More

Washington task force meets to discuss drone regulation

A Washington state task force focused on drone regulations met for the first time today to discuss how government agencies can… Read More

Yosemite bans drones from national park, says they ‘impact the wilderness experience’

Those who like using drones to capture video from a birds-eye view should stay away from the Yosemite National Park. That’s… Read More

Washington Gov. vetoes bill that would have regulated use of surveillance drones

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a bill today that would have regulated government use of surveillance drones amid concerns… Read More