Category: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS
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Drones and Music
Drones are used in a growing number of industries to provide surveillance, data collection, and sometimes, life-saving assistance. As drones grow in popularity, they’re becoming a larger part of the entertainment industry. We have to admit: dancing robots are cool, but dancing drones are completely mesmerizing. From Hollywood movies to live events, drones are versatile…
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Drones and Hurricane Ian Rescue
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian quickly became a Category 4 hurricane as it lurched towards the west coast of Florida. The hurricane’s wind speeds reached 155 mph, just 2 shy of a Category 5 hurricane. Millions of Florida residents braced themselves for impact. By the next day, Hurricane Ian would become one of the…
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Geospatial Education for Kids
Using technology in education means thinking outside the box. Or, in this case, outside of the map. Geospatial education for kids can change the face of STEM learning, even for elementary students. Technology is constantly evolving, and geospatial skills are now essential to nearly every industry, from banking to forestry. Geospatial education is more than…
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Drones and Construction
Drone technology is building a better world for all of us. Literally! Drones in the construction industry are bringing a wide range of benefits and improvements that make job sites safer, more productive, and more effective. At Drone Legends, we believe that educating the next generation about drone technology is important to cultivate impactful and…
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Drones and Disaster Relief
Imagine an affordable flying robotic tool that could support disaster relief workers in their efforts to save lives and protect ecosystems. Does it sound too good to be true? Let us introduce you to the latest disaster-relief drones and the heroic people who pilot them. Recently, drones have been supporting relief efforts across the globe.…
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Why Start Career Technical Education (CTE) in Elementary School?
Most traditional academic experiences lack real-world connection and preparation for future careers. This is a problem that experts in Career Technical Education (CTE) are addressing. The world is changing. The skills of tomorrow aren’t all learned in a classroom. Many hands-on fields are advancing beyond things historically associated with CTE. Yes, that’s where young adults…
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Drones and Movie Production
Drones are advancing the field of STEM in incredible ways. But they’re also taking the arts industry to brilliant new levels, especially with so many possibilities of drone photography and film. In the same way the photograph revolutionized still art and video revolutionized photography, drones are changing the process for image creators everywhere. With new…
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Drones and the Environment
Wouldn’t it be convenient if there were affordable, data-rich tools that could improve our lands, seas, and skies? There are. They’re called drones. And you already know we’re fans. If you care about the environment, read on to learn how drones can help humanity resolve environmental issues, learn more about where we live, and better…
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Drones and Mapping
Drone technology has the power to revolutionize how we work and live. From delivering packages to making the streets safer, we’ve only just started to see the impact drones will have in our daily lives. One area where drones have already started to have a noticeable effect is in the surveying industry. Drone mapping is…
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Drones and Police
Law enforcement agencies have a history of embracing cutting-edge technologies. From fingerprints and DNA evidence to machine learning and artificial intelligence, police departments use advanced tools to keep our world safe. Drone technology is always getting better, making it more affordable and effective for all types of uses. The police, fire departments, and emergency services…