X8-M Octocopter
Photovoltaic Energy
Please take a look at the Photovoltaic Energy section of this blog.
Our interest grows as the UK’s largest solar farm goes live (not without controversy).
Google’s Vint Cerf warns of ‘digital Dark Age’
Vint Cerf, a “father of the internet”, says he is worried that all the images and documents we have been saving on computers will eventually be lost.
See more here.
How to spot a Russian bomber
Two Russian bombers have been escorted from near UK territory – the latest in a series of similar incidents. Here is a guide on how to spot a Russian plane.
Alibaba begins drone delivery trials in China
China’s biggest internet retailer says it has begun testing drone-based deliveries to hundreds of customers.
Read more here.
Quadcopters (also known as drones)
Drone maker DJI bans Washington flights after White House crash
The Chinese manufacturer of a drone that crashed into the White House lawn earlier this week is taking action to prevent repeat incidents. Read full story here.
World leaders want encryption ban
Russian air force planes test Nato defences
Russian warplanes are carrying out more flights in European airspace to test Nato responses and apparently imitate combat conditions, an expert says.