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Drone takes blood to new heights

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The delivery of life saving blood has been taken to new heights by the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) with the launch a new drone blood delivery service. Launched in May, the Tron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) drone, features a wing design suited for maximum efficiency and allows for long travel time with minimal power usage. The drone has a range cover of over 100km and can travel up to 180km/h but can also travel as slowly as 60km/h if necessary, the SANBS said. The … [Read more...] about Drone takes blood to new heights

Travel VLOG: Port Elizabeth is so beautiful [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/73xeDf5oaxg Hey beautiful people this vlog is all about my first trip to Port Elizabeth in South Africa, and so excited that i finally got to test out the drone, the drone footage is from my first ever flight but i will get better with time. i hope you guys enjoy this video. The link to our AirBnB: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22456745?location=Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South … [Read more...] about Travel VLOG: Port Elizabeth is so beautiful [video]

Age of the Drone and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

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Age of the Drone and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle: “Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and gliders, also known as autonomous underwater vehicles  (AUVs), are classified as Remotely Piloted Vehicles, and are rapidly gaining ground globally as they have revolutionary potential in their diverse applications,” says mechanical engineer, Damian Mooney, who is one of South Africa’s few specialists in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). He has been a commercial … [Read more...] about Age of the Drone and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

10 EPIC drone shots of Nelson Mandela Bay – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: 10 EPIC drone shots of Nelson Mandela Bay: If you have ever had the opportunity to fly in or out of Port Elizabeth’s airport you would know that the bird’s eye view over the city of Nelson Mandela Bay – whether you’re coming in from the west, north or east – is pretty epic. Source: NMBT Blog. The Bay’s Budget Beaters: The 2018 National Budget Speech is … [Read more...] about 10 EPIC drone shots of Nelson Mandela Bay – Featured Blog

10 EPIC drone shots of Nelson Mandela Bay – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: 10 EPIC drone shots of Nelson Mandela Bay: If you have ever had the opportunity to fly in or out of Port Elizabeth’s airport you would know that the bird’s eye view over the city of Nelson Mandela Bay – whether you’re coming in from the west, north or east – is pretty epic. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a … [Read more...] about 10 EPIC drone shots of Nelson Mandela Bay – Featured Blog

Drone footage around Shark Rock Pier – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Drone footage around Shark Rock Pier: I was very excited when I saw that Renaldo Gouws had uploaded some drone footage on YouTube again.  Renaldo may be best known for his political and social comment videos, but his drone videos truly are exceptional.  He has upload three which I will be sharing with you on Video Friday over the next three weeks.  The first one features Shark Rock Pier and surroundings.  Makes … [Read more...] about Drone footage around Shark Rock Pier – Featured Blog

13 Minutes From Online Order to Delivery

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Amazon announced on Wednesday its first successful customer delivery using a drone. Amazon Prime Air delivered the goods on 7 December to Richard B. of Cambridgeshire, England who lives very close to one of Amazon's fulfillment centers. Amazon is promising drone deliveries within 30 minutes - an undertaking that suggests drone deliveries will likely be limited, at least in the beginning, to major population centers where Amazon will have plenty of customers within range of its fulfillment … [Read more...] about 13 Minutes From Online Order to Delivery

Drone Racing Africa brings global sport to SA

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Drone Racing Africa brings global sport to SA: Darren Biegnaar (right) and Sachin Naidoo (left) getting acquainted with First Person View (FVP) at a Drone Racing Africa training clinic. Drone racing, the thrilling new sport that sees pilots fly high-speed drones also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) is now set to become a more accessible sport for South Africans. Thanks to the launch of Drone Racing Africa (DRA) – the first fully funded drone racing league and series in Africa – junior … [Read more...] about Drone Racing Africa brings global sport to SA

Drone flight regulations

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The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) will be introducing new regulations that will help regulate remotely piloted aircraft systems, popularly known as drones. "These regulations have recently been signed by the Minister of Transport, Dipuo Peters, and will be published and implementable by 1 July," SACAA Director Poppy Khoza said on Sunday. Remotely piloted aircraft systems are aircrafts that can fly without a pilot on board. Speaking at a media briefing in Midrand, Khoza … [Read more...] about Drone flight regulations