Month: November 2016

Solar Photovoltaic Fault Diagnosis Thermal Mapping

Improvement for solar energy industry – Thermal mapping used for solar panel module fault diagnosis, FLIR images with Pix4Dmapper

Source: Solar Photovoltaic Fault Diagnosis Thermal Mapping

U of T researchers’ drone-delivered AEDs offer novel approach to saving lives at home

When a person goes into cardiac arrest, every passing minute hurts their chances of survival. Now, a group of University of Toronto researchers want to use drones to deliver life-saving automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) rapidly and directly to homes.

Source: U of T researchers’ drone-delivered AEDs offer novel approach to saving lives at home

Fall in love with the first portable flying camera integrated in a mobile cover on the market. Featuring state-of-the-art materials, a powerful 5MP camera, all packaged in an incredibly lightweight case, AirSelfie is a unique expression of personality and technology.

Source: http://www.airselfiecamera.com/tech-features/

 

GoPro Announces Karma Recall and Refund Program

GoPro Inc. today announced the recall of the approximately 2500 Karma drones purchased by consumers since October 23. The recall was announced after GoPro discovered that in a very small number of cases, Karma units lost power during operation. No related injuries or property damage have been reported. Owners of Karma can return their units to GoPro, or their place of purchase, for a full refund. Replacement units are not being offered. GoPro plans to resume shipment of Karma as soon as the issue is resolved. To participate in the recall, visit GoPro’s webpage at: www.gopro.com/2016karmareturn “Safety is our top priority,” said GoPro Founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman. “A very small number of Karma owners have reported incidents of power failure during operation. We have moved quickly to recall all units of Karma and provide a full refund while we investigate the issue. We are working in close coordination with both the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Federal Aviation

Source: GoPro Announces Karma Recall and Refund Program

Drones at Intel | Intel Newsroom

An important computing platform for the future, drones can help people work and they can delight in nighttime aerial spectacles. Intel’s leaders are positioning the company to provide the compute, sensor, communications and cloud integration for the growing drone ecosystem. Drone 500 Intel and Drone Technology – Breaking New Ground 500 Drones Light Night Sky … Continued

Source: Drones at Intel | Intel Newsroom

Flying drones could soon re-charge whilst airborne with new technology

BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED – Scientists have demonstrated a highly efficient method for wirelessly transferring power to a drone while it is flying.

Source: Flying drones could soon re-charge whilst airborne with new technology