How it works: The Army’s laser-powered drone project
Multiple lasers will be shot through a series of mirrors to create a single, larger laser beam that targets a photovoltaic cell on a drone.
Sims to help DOD IG staff train for whistleblower investigations
To better train military inspectors general, the Army wants role-playing simulations that will enhance investigative skills in whistleblower reprisal inquiries.
Navigating Chicago’s ‘Labyrinth’ of Lower Roads Just Got Easier
A public-private partnership between the city, Waze and SpotHero installed more than 500 Waze Beacons to help drivers pinpoint their locations.
FAA preps traffic management for drones
Automated drone authorizations, remote identification and dynamic airspace management are essential for integrating unmanned systems into the national airspace.
Using lasers to keep drones aloft
The Army is developing a way to generate electricity for drones by beaming a laser onto a photovoltaic cell.
DHS Gives 'Power Suit' a Whole New Meaning
The agency wants first responders’ clothing to be able to generate and store electricity.
NSF funds a leap toward quantum computing
The National Science Foundation is investing millions in research to build a practical quantum computer.
Is Bluetooth the answer to remote drone ID?
The technology used to connect cell phones to wireless earbuds could used by law enforcement to identify and track drones.
U.S. Circuit Court’s Big Ruling in Smart Meter 'Warrantless Search' Case
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Early IPP test flights take off
Under the UAS Integration Pilot Program, San Diego's Fire Department is testing a telepresence and data management platform that allows officials to livestream video from unmanned aerial systems and manage data related to drone flights.
Government leans into machine learning
Agencies at every level -- local, state and federal -- are increasingly using AI and machine learning to better understand data and make back-office tasks more efficient.
Mitigating the risks of military AI
A new report urges researchers to focus less on automated combat and more on defensive machine learning.
Survey: Consumers Value Real-World AV Testing. Just Not Where They Live
Recent high-profile crashes have “cast a shadow” on driverless vehicles.
Bridging the Public-Private Divide
COMMENTARY | The former smart cities manager for Redlands, California believes there’s an opportunity to accelerate public sector innovation—he just moved to the private sector to help make it happen.
TSA ramps up airport security tech
More airports will implement 3D baggage scanning and credential authentication technologies in the coming year, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Uber taps government, university partners for UberAIR
The Army Research Lab, the University of Texas at Austin and NASA are working with Uber on its flying taxi service.
Robots learn by 'following the leader'
Army Research Laboratory scientists are teaching robots to learn how to navigate environmental features following examples provided by humans.
CDC tests blockchain for data transparency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is running a pilot that uses blockchain to secure health record data and give the data lifecycle far more transparency.
Drones Can Fix Problems on the Ground
COMMENTARY | Expediting adoption will save lives—and possibly our failing national infrastructure.
Army wants to improve drone awareness
New technology will allow unmanned aerial systems to communicate telemetry information over an LTE network.
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