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Incredible Drone Photos: Contest-Winning Images from Above
By Elizabeth Peterson published
The second annual Dronestagram Aerial Photography Contest brought these incredible images to light.

High-Flying Photography: Drones Snap Spectacular, Contest-Winning Images
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Whether they're capturing panoramic views of tulip fields or snapping thrilling images of cliff divers plunging into the sea, one thing is for certain: Drones can take awesome pictures.

FBI's High-Tech Surveillance Planes: 4 Things You Should Know
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Here's what we know so far about the FBI's surveillance-ready aviation program.

Greased Lightning! NASA Drone Advances Unmanned Craft
By Elizabeth Howell published
A huge, 10-engine drone dubbed "Greased Lightning" successfully completed a series of flight tests recently, paving the way for new types of unmanned vehicles that could one day carry people.

Pocket-Size Drone Can Fold Up Like Origami
By Tanya Lewis published
A compact, foldable drone inspired by origami can unfold itself automatically and take flight within a fraction of a second.

Battle Lines Drawn Around the Legality of 'Killer Robots'
By Sean Welsh published
While the LAWS debate in Geneva was deeper and richer than previous discussions, key definitions – which are needed to word a protocol to restrict them – remain unclear and up for continued debate.

Scientists Turn to Drones For Closer Look at Sea Ice
By Michael D. Lemonick published
A Columbia University oceanographer calls on drones to help study ice melt.
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