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9 Apr 2020
scientists have made breakthroughs in using technology to tackle the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
New research has shone further light on the different rates of transmission
19 Dec 2019
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have met to hamonise regulation...
1 Aug 2019
The Federal Government has said that it is considering installation of drones to monitor activities in games reserves and national parks in the country...
31 Jul 2019
Seoul began testing delivery by drone in the country's remote regions Wednesday, with the hope of improving residents' quality of life, the government said.
21 May 2019
Washington has warned that Chinese-made drones could be giving spy agencies in Beijing "unfettered access" to stolen data, according to a report in American media.
26 Apr 2019
Sir: A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to speak at #South Korea’s leading Drone Conference, #DroneKorea2019, along with leading members of the country’s military establishment and aviation leaders. All I can say is that the near future is going to be radically different from what we think it might be. 1. The world’s military…
27 Mar 2019
A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to speak at #SouthKorea’s leading Drone Conference, #DroneKorea2019, along with leading members of the country’s military establishment and aviation leaders. All I can say is that the near future is going to be radically different from what we think it might be. The world’s military powers will…
22 Feb 2019
Operations at Dublin Airport were suspended for 30 minutes after a pilot reported a drone flying above the airfield. Planes were grounded and incoming flights diverted after the incident at around 11.30am on Thursday. Dublin Airport said the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) ordered a 30-minute suspension in line with official protocols for drone sightings. No…
22 Apr 2018
Saudi Arabia was finalising regulation for the use of recreational drones, state media said Sunday, after a toy aircraft sparked security alarm as it hovered close to royal palaces in Riyadh.
16 Feb 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Kaduna inaugurated a new drone developed by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) for intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance. The Unmarked Areal Vehicle, named Tsaigumi, was to boost the capacity of the military. According to him, the technological feat is an indication that there is potential to apply the same innovative…
18 Jul 2017
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday cautioned aviation authorities against over-regulation of unmanned air vehicles (drones) in the country, saying that doing so may discourage investors.
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