Thursday Morning Spice
Trump administration tells funded SA HIV/Aids partners to stop work, Tanker mafia cash in on Tshwane’s water crisis, Man fined for drunk-driving drone in Sweden, KZN police on high alert ahead of Zuma-Sambudla’s terrorism trial, and All signs point to an interest rate cut this week.
Privacy Concerns Over City Of Cape Town’s Long-Range CCTV And Drones On Beaches
Even if you fool the beach patrol, the City of Cape Town might be watching you drink beer from your kid’s sippy cup on the beach without you even realising it.
Western Cape Farm To Drone-Drop “Predatory Wasps” On Vineyards [Video]
Nature meets tech in this creative approach as SkyBugs and agritech company Aerobotics team up to release the wasps above the vineyards in batches of about 500 wasps per drop.
People Are Arguing That Drones Should Replace Fireworks [Videos]
While drone shows may be visually appealing, many argue that we should focus on and appreciate the smaller technological advancements, contending that fireworks are detrimental to people, animals, and the environment.
‘Just A Game’ – These Scientists Built An AI Drone That Can Hunt And Kill People
At least these scientists are being transparent and responsible with the terrifying tech that they’re capable of building, warning us all how easy it is to configure a small, commercially available drone to hunt down a target by itself.
This Bulgarian Startup Wants To Replace Courier Vans With Drones [Video]
The flight, spanning 25 kilometres and lasting a little more than 10 minutes, is the first step in their hopes of commercial flights in Europe.
UK Launches Drone Postal Delivery Service
The plan is to send postal packages from the UK’s Kirkwall delivery office via drone flight to remote areas. From there, postal workers will embark on their delivery routes as usual.
SA Air Force Is Establishing A Space Command Section
Now before anyone thinks the plan means we will soon be putting out tenders for X-Wings and a Millennium Falcon, the SAAF Space Command will likely play a supporting role in securing our sunny blue skies, so don’t worry about your taxes.
Cape Town’s Plan To Spend R860 Million On Anti-Crime Tech Might Be A Total Waste
A Cape Flats resident mocked the new tech-driven interventions saying “It’s a bloody joke, to be honest”.
US Reaper Drone Spots ‘Metallic Orb’ UFO In Middle East [Video]
Are we being prepped for some big alien news in the near future?
Watch As A Russian Jet Dumps Its Fuel On A US Drone [Video]
US officials told Russia’s ambassador to the United States that Moscow has to be more careful when flying in international airspace.
Finally, A Land Cruiser That Can Shoot Drones Out Of The Sky [Video]
The MAX 3 Double Cab, built atop the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis and powered by the firm’s proven 4,5-litre V8 turbodiesel engine, is capable of shooting drones out of the sky.
How Cape Town Plans To Fight Crime This Summer
With the COVID-19-induced restrictions a thing of the past, Cape Town’s tourism industry has a familiar foe to battle – crime.
Our Favourite Pics From The Drone Photo Awards 2022
The winning entries from the Drone Photo Awards 2022 are a testament to the technology’s capabilities.
We’ve Never Seen Everest Like This Before [Video]
It is very rare and special to see footage captured from a drone that goes above the clouds and over the tallest mountains on Earth.
Drone Captures What It Looks Like To Be Taken Out By A Russian Missile [Video]
The footage took place in southwest Polohy in Ukraine, an area frighteningly close to where the Russian Armed Forces have taken control.
Do We Really Need Another Way For People To Take Selfies? [Video]
Snapchat’s new butter-coloured flying camera drone is at the ready for when you want to share every single breathable moment with strangers on the internet.
Start Your Day Off Right With This Stunning Cape Town Drone Footage [Video]
For those of us stuck behind a desk today, the best we can do is doff our caps to photographer and filmmaker Luke Maximo Bell and enjoy his latest drone video.
Sailing Drone Captures Crazy Footage At Sea During Monster Hurricane [Videos]
Footage has been shared from an ocean drone inside a major hurricane moving across the Atlantic Ocean.
Our Top Picks From This Year’s Drone Photo Awards
This year’s Drone Photo Awards cover eight categories- urban, wildlife, sports, people, nature, abstract, and wedding- each with incredible aerial shots worth pondering.
Brazil’s ‘Mad Max’ Bank Heists Are Out Of Control
The spiralling bank heist situation in Brazil is being referred to as the “Novo Cangaço” (“New Struggle”) with the degree of violence approaching a “Mad Max level”.
They’re Using Drones To Make Fake Rain In The UAE [Videos]
One of the hottest countries in the world is providing funding for scientists and meteorologists to make fake rain using advanced drone technology.
Epic Footage From Drone Getting Wrecked By A Tornado [Video]
Emmy Award-winning storm chaser, Brian Emfinger, managed to capture close-up drone footage of a tornado, but not without some collateral damage.
Please Enjoy Drones Delivering Drinks At Michael Jordan’s Golf Club [Videos]
Michael Jordan is one of the fiercest competitors that professional sport has ever seen, so it’s not too surprising that his exclusive golf club pulls out all the stops.
Our Favourite Photos From The Drone Awards 2020
Take in the world from a different perspective with the incredible aerial shots from this year’s Drone Awards.
Amazon Announces Insane Autonomous Indoor Mini-Drone Security Gadget [Video]
Map out a plan of your home, and let the Always Home Cam take to the air and do the rest.
Tiny Drone Packs One Hell Of A Punch [Video]
The Tiny Whoop Nano packs some power into its tiny frame, and the competitive price point has made it a popular option.
China Thanks Healthcare Workers With Spectacular Drone Display [Video]
China put on a spectacular light show using drones to express their thanks to health workers at the forefront of combatting the pandemic.
Drone Footage From Florida Shows That Surfer Wasn’t Alone In The Water [Video]
Jeremy Johnston flew his drone over the waves at Smyrna beach after his surf, only to discover that he’s been in the company of at least a dozen sharks.
Got An Annoying Drone Flying Near Your House? This Will End Their Anonymous Fun
Some drone users don’t quite understand the notion of privacy, and at some point, you’ve probably heard a drone buzzing overhead that you wished would bugger off.