Embracing the FUTURE

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are at the forefront of drone technology advancements. Companies like Skydio are leading the way in this area with drones that can navigate complex environments autonomously using AI. Maris-Tech offers innovative Edge AI accelerated video solutions designed to integrate with autonomous and semi-autonomous platforms for a wide range of applications, such as surveillance and defense. 

These drones can learn from their environment, adapt to changes, and make decisions autonomously, making them particularly useful in tasks such as surveying, where drones can identify patterns and anomalies faster and more accurately than humans. 

The market for AI in drones is expected to grow significantly, impacting sectors like agriculture, construction, and security. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the market size for drones with AI is expected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2022 to $6.5 billion by 2027.          READ MORE...

Outgunned in the Drone Fight

The British Army began World War I with only two machine guns per infantry battalion. One gun was a spare, meaning the effective ratio was one per 1,000 soldiers. Historian John Ellis summarized, “For the British commanders, on the eve of the First World War, the machine gun simply did not exist.” 

The inability to grasp the changing technological character of ground combat cost British forces dearly early in the war. In what remains the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army, tens of thousands of British soldiers were mown down by German machine gunners in the 1916 Battle of the Somme, despite automatic weapons having existed in a similar form since 1893.

The adoption of the machine gun is an apt analogy for the integration of small unmanned aerial systems in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. military. As with the adoption of the machine gun, failure of vision, traditionalism, and bureaucratic resistance are leading to insufficient numbers and delayed force modernization.

 Despite observing small drones proliferate globally and their growing use on modern battlefields, the U.S. military has still not equipped its infantry with adequate numbers or pushed ownership of these systems low enough to have an impact.    READ MORE...

A World Reimagined

Step out of that time machine and you’ll see 2030 looks a lot different from 2020 or even 2025. These days work is more rewarding, because 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies have largely removed the monotonous stuff. What’s more, people are healthier, they get around easier, and have almost gotten used to all the drones.

Work has been reshaped by 4IR technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics all working in concert. Office workers are no longer subject to boring tasks like data entry and document reviews, because intelligent automation solutions can “read” even complex unstructured content and deal with it effectively. Intelligent apps can even ferret out just the important emails in your inbox.

“Instead of data being centralized in a data center, or even in a cloud, where you can store it there in the cheapest manner, in the 4th Industrial Revolution, data must reside, be used, and be accessed everywhere,” says Paul Savill, Senior Vice President for Products and Services at Lumen Technologies

That leaves us humans to focus on important, strategic endeavors – we love that. And we have so many digital tools at our disposal to help with decision-making. Digital twin technology is now de-rigueur and combines with AI/ML technology to help us accurately predict how changes to processes, systems and even building infrastructure will work out. It really brings out the creativity in folks.

In factories and warehouses, robotics has likewise proved to be a game-changer. Sensors in robots combine with local edge and cloud-based ML applications to enable robots to react to changes in their environment, freeing them up to perform most any task. Here again, they relieve humans of the most repetitive and sometimes dangerous tasks while dramatically lowering costs. Many warehouses are now fully autonomous, with only one or two humans around just keeping an eye on things.

Yes, all those robots have taken jobs that once belonged to humans. But, thanks in large part to AR/VR technology, we’ve gotten much better at helping folks retrain for better-paying, more rewarding work. (The renewable energy sector is just booming, for example, as is tech. Even with AI/ML and predictive maintenance, it still takes a ton of people to deploy all these 4IR systems and keep them up and running.)

4IR technology has also found its way to rural areas. IoT sensors and applications enable farmers to monitor metrics like soil moisture and weather. Farmers now routinely have IT staff to implement tools that lead to more informed decisions, increased yields and improved productivity.  READ MORE...

Drones Planting Trees

Combating climate change and biodiversity loss is a complicated matter, causing prolonged and perhaps tedious conversations. But what if there was a cooler way to achieve all that?

Enter Australian start-up AirSeed Technology and their swarms of seed-firing drones that are planting 40,000 trees a day to fight deforestation. The company and its incredible technology were featured Wednesday on Euro Green News.

What does this unique innovation look like?
The novel technology combines artificial intelligence with specially designed proprietary seed pods that can be fired into the ground from high in the sky. The firm claims that it performs 25 times faster and 80 percent cheaper compared to traditional seed-planting methodologies.

How do these seed pods work?

According to the firm's website, the "patented seed pods are a low cost, low-impact solution to reforesting native species and provide several supplementary nutrients, minerals, and other additions, all of which are necessary for developing seedlings but may not be available in abundance in the soil at a planting location."  READ MORE...

Buying the Best Drone

We Bought & Tested The Most Popular Drones, Here’s Why QuadAir Drone is #1

SUMMARY: In short it’s a fully portable, lightweight drone that can match high tear professional racing drones in both speed, agility and transmission range. All you need to do is connect it with your smartphone and fly away. It’s built-in orientation system makes sure any beginner will have full control on their first try, while experienced pilots will enjoy its high speed and agility.

They are currently offering 50% off first orders on their website here

UPDATE - QuadAir Drone is currently sold out in retail stores nationwide. However, they may still be available on their website HERE.

I’ve been flying drones for 5 years and had the privilege to fly an Alta 8 drone (used in Hollywood to mount cameras and equipment up to 15 pounds) so I have definitely experienced everything from the cheapest junk to state of the art film industry tech.

Getting assigned with this review came as a blessing since my friends have been asking me for recommendations on a good drone. But when I tell them that there aren’t any good drones under $1000, or at least $800, they think I’m crazy.

I thought I could prove my point with this review, but I must happily admit, I was wrong!



The QuadAir Drone is a high performing drone with a lot of camera features that will satisfy both professional and new pilots.

First Impression
When I got the QuadAir Drone delivered to my door 2 days after ordering it, I was immediately impressed with the delivery process. I was taken by surprise and hadn’t even seen the actual drone yet. But little did I know that it would onDronewly get better!

When I opened the package and saw the high quality material shine back at my face I actually had to confirm it was the right drone. My assignment was to review drones under $200, and this looked more like one of the $800-$1000 drones I’ve bought for myself through the years.



We all know the difference between cheap brittle plastic and high grade quality materials, and the same goes for high performing drone designs. This looked very much like a professional racing drone.

Design
The reason why I’ve been warning my friends about “cheap drones” is because they aren't built for precision flight and especially not to last, but most of all, they lose signal after as little as 150 feat.

When I inspected the QuadAir Drone I was relieved to see that it's rotors are strong and the arms are sturdy. Its small and compact design means I’m able to bring it with me without making a big project out of it. It is actually so compact and sturdy when folded that I can put it in my pocket and move around without worrying about breaking it.



But the game changer was on the box it came in, it was written on the side with humble letters: 4 km transmission distance. Wait, what? That's 2.5 miles! If this is true, then this drone is on par with my most expensive drones.

Transmission distance, Camera quality, and the drones response to controles are the three things that matter, and the HD camera would be more than enough from what I could see on the specs.  TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS DRONE, CLICK HERE...

Technology: A Double Edged Sword

Troy Frisby Reports...

From a lost kayaker whose phone saved his life to a missing man found thanks to a bracelet, here are stories of tech with the ability to save lives and impact the lives of Americans.

Like William Rogers, a tech school teacher who fell through the ice on a frozen river. Hypothermia quickly set in.

"First thing I did was try to walrus up on the ice, knowing that I needed to get out of the water as quickly as possible, and the ice just kept breaking underneath me," he said.

Thankfully, while he didn't have his phone on him, William was able to use his Apple Watch to call for help.  "I told them that I probably had 10 minutes before I was not gonna be able to respond anymore," he said.

Fortunately, firefighters made it there in five minutes.

Elsewhere, a high school lacrosse player's near-death experience led to a protocol change in the league.

Peter Laake was hit in the chest by a routine shot, but he fell and was unresponsive. On-site doctors began chest compressions, but they didn't work, so they used an automated external defibrillator (AED), which reset his heart.

"I heard voices for a couple seconds, and my eyes wouldn't open for a couple seconds," Laake said. "But when my eyes did open, I remember seeing seven to eight people just in a circle around me. So, pretty crazy."

Moving forward, USA Lacrosse decided to make chest protectors mandatory for all players, not just goalies.

In another story, a National Guardsman invented a new beacon that might just be the future of rescue methods, using drone technology.

Saige Martinez, who has a math degree, said, "The time that it takes search and rescue personnel to get to the person, it’s supposed to fill that gap and provide first aid supplies and live updates about the situation as well as GPS location."

The beacon was his final project for a college course he took to break into the tech field.

So a hiker just has to find it and click a button. The device records their location and their oxygen levels, but Saige decided to make it more resistant to the elements.