# Drones

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# be careful

Did you get a drone for Christmas? Here's everything you need to know before flying it

There are a few essential things you need to before you fly your drone.

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Dec 26th 2017, 1:06 PM

# Flying High

Just one prosecution over illegal drone use since regulations introduced

Experts say the popularity of these devices in both commercial and domestic markets has skyrocketed in recent years.

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Dec 24th 2017, 8:15 AM

# surfer safety

Australia is using drones to spot sharks before they attack

“The reason the drone is so important is sometimes we can’t see over the waves,” a surfing representative said.

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Dec 17th 2017, 6:30 PM

# bonfires

Dublin Fire Brigade to use drones 'extensively' in the run up to Halloween

It will also use a live feed showing bonfires and other incidents similar to the one used for Storm Ophelia.

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Oct 21st 2017, 4:00 PM

# Drones

Drones banned from flying over Trevor Deely search site

Gardaí have been searching the site in Dublin 20 since Saturday.

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Aug 17th 2017, 8:55 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s what you need to know this morning.

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Jun 24th 2017, 8:50 AM

# floating ideas

Futuristic 'drone ports' are one way of redesigning empty shopping centres

As the e-commerce sector grows, the ‘drone port’ could make deliveries easier for companies.

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Jun 11th 2017, 6:00 PM

# fly my pretties

Drones to be used in crackdown on illegal dumping

Minister Denis Naughten is to launch the new project in Galway on Monday

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Mar 11th 2017, 6:45 AM

# fly away

'No Drone Zone': Dublin Airport launches campaign to safeguard flying space

There were 856 cases worldwide where drones got close to an aircraft between 2013 and 2015.

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Feb 27th 2017, 2:22 PM

# droning on

Here's how the international community stops drones from crashing into aircraft

As commercial and private drones become ever more prevalent, the risk of airplane strikes heightens accordingly.

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Feb 26th 2017, 7:30 AM

# unleash the beasts

The US could unleash micro-drones that move in swarms

A recent test included 103 micro-drones being used in California.

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Jan 15th 2017, 7:45 AM

# new views

Own a drone? These tips will help you take great photos with one

For one, don’t ever shoot in JPEG. It’s not worth it.

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Dec 26th 2016, 10:00 PM

# Not so fast

Did you get a drone for Christmas? Don't fly it straight away

You should check a few things first before you go on your maiden flight.

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Dec 25th 2016, 6:30 PM

# dronejacking

Hackers to start hijacking drones used for deliveries and policing

Security experts warn this is the next step for cybercriminals.

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Dec 3rd 2016, 8:20 AM

# Whangaparaoa

VIDEO: Domino's has begun delivering pizzas by drones

Their first delivery took place in New Zealand – but a Russian company says they got there first.

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Nov 16th 2016, 12:47 PM

Drones will face new rules to cut risks

“Drones have a place in modern society but they must be regulated,” says Fine Gael MEP.

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Nov 14th 2016, 4:16 PM

# Hardware

Here's how an Irish company is helping to make drones see like humans

The head of Dublin-based Movidius, which was recently sold to Intel in a huge deal, is aiming for sales of $1bn.

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Oct 31st 2016, 9:30 PM

# Rwanda's Zips

'The land of a thousand hills' is now using drones to deliver medicine

On Friday, Rwanda inaugurated a drone operation that its backers hope will kickstart a revolution in the supply of medical care in rural parts of Africa.

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Oct 16th 2016, 6:00 PM

# New kids in town

Dutch police have started using eagles to take down drones

A series of tests have been organised since early 2015, and the Dutch forces announced yesterday that the results had been good.

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Sep 13th 2016, 6:17 AM

# charged up

This breakthrough could help double the battery life of future phones

Lithium-metal batteries can hold twice the capacity as a normal lithium-ion battery

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Aug 18th 2016, 3:57 PM

# Emergency Response

How Donegal Mountain Rescue Team is using drones to save people

Tests from the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team will help shape EU regulations.

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Apr 8th 2016, 3:31 PM

# Data Breach

Irish drone register allowed access to personal details of 2,000 members

The Irish Aviation Authority said the error was down to a technical issue which has now been resolved.

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Apr 8th 2016, 6:03 AM

Voices

Atrocities you probably haven't heard about through the media

Brutality in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and elsewhere has been largely overlooked by western media outlets, Julien Mercille writes.

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Apr 7th 2016, 8:00 AM

Watching this drone race is a lot like riding a neon-lit rollercoaster

Well, a rollercoaster that buzzes constantly, that is.

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Mar 14th 2016, 11:35 AM

# say hello to my little friend

This bazooka lets you capture unwanted drones with a net from 100 metres away

The Skywall 100 is able bring drones down to the ground intact.

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Mar 4th 2016, 10:10 AM

# from a land drone under

Australia is now using drones to help stop shark attacks

The trial will see them tested over a six-month period as a way of preventing shark attacks.

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Mar 1st 2016, 11:06 AM

# giddy up

Amazon says its delivery drones are 'more like horses than cars'

It’s because these drones will be able to sense and avoid obstacles that may cross their path.

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Jan 19th 2016, 2:10 PM

# Come Fly With Me

Forget drones carrying goods, here's one that can fly a person around

The Chinese-built EHang 184 flies itself and can only be controlled by a tablet in the cockpit.

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Jan 7th 2016, 10:03 AM

# Safety First

Own a drone or buying one for Christmas? You have to register it from today

And the focus behind the new legislation is very much on safety.

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Dec 21st 2015, 6:10 AM

# different perspective

12 of the most breathtaking drone photos of 2015

Pretty spectacular.

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Dec 18th 2015, 6:02 AM

# crackdown

Getting a drone for Christmas? What you need to know about the new rules

Between 4 –5,000 drones are thought to already be in use in Ireland.

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Dec 17th 2015, 9:05 AM

# say what you see

Soon robots will be able to see the world the same way we do

Recognising objects and figuring out if you’re happy or not will soon be the norm, and companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft are pushing it forward.

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Dec 3rd 2015, 10:14 AM