How drones are helping to save lives

How drones are helping to save lives

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We look at the multi-billion-dollar toy industry. We ask why backing the right movie, YouTube show, or social media trend can affect your bottom line. And we hear about the challenges making products based on surprise hits, and how the humble puzzle could be the in-toy for 2026.I ...  Show more

Headspace: from mindfulness app to military partner

Headspace started life as a mindfulness app. Now it's partnering with the US Navy and investing in artificial intelligence for mental health support.The company's CEO Tom Pickett speaks to us about therapy, the increasing role of technology, and tackling burnout at scale.If you'd ...  Show more

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Consumer drones in conflict: where do they fit into IHL?
ICRC Humanitarian Law and Policy Blog

The skies over the conflict in Ukraine are filled with identical-looking consumer drones piloted by combatants and civilians alike – aircraft that promise to be a regular feature of war in the future. Few methods exist for telling small drones apart in airspace: combatants, unabl ...  Show more

How can drones help Togolese farmers?
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Drop your hand hoes, the drones are here! Some Togolese farmers have begun using specialist drones to help them with simple tasks, like spraying chemicals on their crops. But with a hefty price tag, are drones really the answer to their problems? How much of a difference will the ...  Show more

Drones, Prison Drops + Marshmallow Fluff
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Walmart, UPS, and even Dominos are all planning on using ariel drone delivery and according to a Bloomberg investigation, Amazon alone has made a $2 billion investment. But is it realistic to envision a future where our valuable and often fragile packages and meals will be delive ...  Show more

Ukraine : à quoi servent les drones dans une guerre ?
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Dans la nuit du 3 au 4 mai 2023, l’Ukraine indique avoir abattu 18 drones sur 24 envoyés par la Russie. La veille, le gouvernement russe avait détruit 2 drones qu’ils attribuent à l’armée ukrainienne. Devenu une arme incontournable, le drone n’est pas prêt de stopper son ascensio ...  Show more