The word "drone" is synonymous with autonomous military aircraft that hail down death and destruction from on high. But the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is looking to highlight the humanitarian potential of the technology with its Drones For Good competition. Entrants include vehicles that detect landmines, plant trees and service slums all in the hunt for the industry's most prestigious (and probably only) prize, with the inaugural first place winner set to be announced next week to take home US$1 million... Continue Reading UAE dangles US$1 million in prize money to encourage Drones For Good
Section: Aircraft
Tags: Aircraft, Autonomous, Competition, Conservation, Drone, UAV
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