Drones

[Old Koreelah]

Couldn’t find a thread on this topic, so here goes:

This bloke is sure worth watching. Very positive story, makes me optimistic about the future. Australia had better get it’s finger out before we’re left behind by Africa!

 

To see an amazingly quiet new propeller design, FF to 15m.

 

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=DOWDNBu9DkU&feature=share

[jackc]

Great technical innovation possibilities, but another concept we will be sharing airspace with? 

[Marty_d]

I loved it.  What an amazing system, up and running for 6 years saving lives.  Mind officially blown.

[Flightrite]

Australia should be at the forefront of this as we are a 3rd world nation with a 1st world facade on so many fronts!

[IBob]

Amazing, yes!

I would imagine Zipline chose to prototype this in Rwanda for various practical reasons around environment, regulation and liability.
Note also this is taking place next to where kids can't even afford a real football. So a disturbing juxtaposition of gee whiz futurism and ongoing poverty.
 

[facthunter]

Very Punny, Fr.  Nev