Heathrow activists face life in jail for drone protests, Government warns
Extinction Rebellion protesters who plan to disrupt Heathrow Airport with drones could face life behind bars, the Government has warned.
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In Pictures: D-Day Normandy sites today captured by drone
A drone has produced a series of stunning aerial pictures and videos revisiting landmark D-Day sites, as the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France approaches.
Drones to deploy in search for missing people in north-east
Specially-trained officers are to be given drones that will be deployed in the search for missing people across the north-east.
‘Spectacular’ near-miss between drone and plane
A drone may have captured “spectacular” footage during a near-miss with a passenger jet, according to a pilot.
Aberdeen Airport acts against new drone threat
Airport security experts in Aberdeen have stepped up measures to stop the threat of drones grounding flights.
Flights suspended at Heathrow after suspected drone sighting
Flights have been suspended at Heathrow after a suspected drone sighting, an airport spokesman said today.
Drone-car mash-up model takes flight
A scale model of a flying drone-car mash-up has driven and hovered across an exhibition hall in Amsterdam, providing a glimpse of what could be the future of urban mobility.
Police warning after drone spotted flying above football match
Police have warned drone owners to stick to the law after a drone was spotted flying over a north-east football club's game.
In Video: Inventor takes flight in electric drone
An inventor has taken a flight in an electric passenger drone. Filipino inventor Kyx Mendiola partnered with an Australian electric vehicle company to create the 16-rotor drone. The single-seater aircraft can fly for up to 15 minutes at a time.
Greenpeace crash ‘superman’ drone into nuclear facility
Greenpeace activists have crashed a drone into a French nuclear plant to highlight the lack of security around the facility.
Watch: New drone footage shows progress on Aberdeen bypass crossing over River Dee
New footage shows the progress on the newest bridge over the River Dee.
This autonomous drone uses AI to follow you wherever you go
Want to record yourself in motion anywhere and anytime in 4K? There’s a gadget that will do all that for you, without you having to lift a finger.
Watch a drone rescue two swimmers struggling in rough seas
A drone has assisted in the rescue of swimmers at sea for the first time ever.
The future of UK transport is almost here as tech start-up unveils new concept passenger drone
A UK start-up is aiming to “transform city transportation from the air” with a drone that is expected to perform test flights with passengers as early as next year.
Drone strikes ‘could do more damage to planes than birds’
Drones that collide with planes cause more damage than birds of the same size because of their solid motors, batteries and other parts, a study has found.
Meet the carrier drone that could be used to move cargo
A new drone that can carry up 250kg and fly for eight hours has been developed in Russia.
Here’s what happened when AI drones raced against a world-class human pilot
Artificial intelligence systems have been shown to be better than humans at many things – from spotting cancer on tissue slides to mastering the ancient Chinese game Go – but when it comes to drone racing, humans still rule. For now.
Safety concerns raised after drone hits commercial aircraft in Canada
A drone has collided with a commercial aircraft as it was approaching to land at Jean Lesage International Airport in Quebec City.
Meet the drone inspired by Spider-Man
A new prototype drone has been developed that uses spider web-like strings to perch and stabilise itself.
World first for Aberdeen firm as it brings drone to market in ‘major development’
An Aberdeen-based firm has announced the deployment of the world’s first Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UT) drone.
Watch: This drone racer testing his skills might make you feel a little queasy
A drone driver has released awesome footage of the training he goes through to perfect his skills.
Watch: Drone footage shows Uber driver being rescued from rising tide on Holy Island crossing
An aerial photographer managed to catch the moment an Uber car was caught by the rising tide on a causeway off the coast of Northumberland.
Watch: Drone footage of bowhead whales in their natural habitat is simply stunning
Scientists believe they are among the world’s longest-living animals.
Watch: Is this the best Halloween prank of the year?
Is it a bird, is it a plane? Nope, it’s actually the Grim Reaper sailing through the air.
Watch: Drone footage shows massive progress on AWPR
This drone footage shows just how far the AWPR has come along.
New pro drone training course set to take off in Aberdeen
The popularity of drones has soared in the UK - and now Aberdeen is about to land its first professional course.
Xbox skills could help with energy career
KIDS are being encouraged to think about careers in the energy industry - by putting their games console skills to good use.