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Are Drones About to Replace Sherpas on Everest? Debate Grows Over Tech’s Role on the World’s Tallest Peak

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Sherpas, long regarded as the backbone of Mt. Everest expeditions, are now facing an unexpected rival: drones. According to a recent report by The Telegraph, Nepalese officials plan to use unmanned aircraft to transport gear, retrieve waste, and assist climbers on Mount Everest—raising concerns that the technology could replace the very people who’ve risked their lives to make these expeditions […]
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Capturing Stunning Drone Photos and Video Just Got Easier with New Technology from Skydio

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It is hard to deny that some of the most astounding photos and videography come from those captured with a drone. Sure, those POV and follow-camera shots are nice, but they just can’t capture the incredible angles and perspective that a drone can. Drone technology is continuously changing, and no other company is offering best-in-class software like Skydio. New features […]
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North Lake Tahoe Will Launch Drones Instead of Fireworks to Celebrate Independence Day this Year

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NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (March 31, 2022) – After a two-year Independence Day fireworks hiatus to reduce COVID-19 transmission, North Lake Tahoe will resume its celebrations this year in a new way. The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, North Tahoe Business Association, and Tahoe City Downtown Association announced today that drone light shows will be part of the Independence Day […]
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Will Human-Carrying Drones Make Ski Lifts Obsolete?

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Australian technology start-up, “Drongo”, is predicting that drones powerful enough to carry humans will soon replace traditional ski-lifts. Drongo is a new company specializing in the research and development of automated aerial drones big enough to transport people. Drongo’s CEO, Dr. Ana Gram-Desnor  said in an interview with Sugar Research Australia: “Human payload capable drones have been around for a […]
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Aspen, CO Bans Drones at Ski Resort:

The Aspen Skiing Co. announced last Thursday that drones will be banned at their ski resorts. Only drone operators with special licenses from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This ban is an extension of the US Forest Service rules that prohibit drone use on public lands unless the operator has a special license from the FAA. The Aspen Skiing Co. has decided that flying drones within their ski resort is simply too dangerous.
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