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Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon
Drones

Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon

Kiwi company VigilAir introduces semi-autonomous drones for security, aiming to revolutionise the industry with rapid-response aerial surveillance solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Some new Star Wars drones flying to NZ retail stores today
Drones

Some new Star Wars drones flying to NZ retail stores today

Some limited edition Star Wars drones will be released at several New Zealand retail stores today with more to be released next week.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
Senior NASA advisor joins TEDxAuckland lineup
Space

Senior NASA advisor joins TEDxAuckland lineup

Senior NASA economist Alexander MacDonald will discuss the future of space exploration at TEDxAuckland, joining a lineup of global experts this December.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience

The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Set phasers to kill: Drones could be used to zap weeds
Drones

Set phasers to kill: Drones could be used to zap weeds

New Zealand's war on weeds gets high-tech as drones armed with lasers secure a £1m bid to tackle the nation's rampant billion-dollar weed issue.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Drones

Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand to be digitally mapped by US organisation CyArk, thanks to support from Air New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Xero, Parrot Analytics named winners in Deloitte's regional Fast 50
Drones

Xero, Parrot Analytics named winners in Deloitte's regional Fast 50

Xero and Parrot Analytics have emerged as regional victors at Deloitte's Fast 50 awards, exemplifying NZ's diverse business growth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Air NZ's digital human steals the show in Los Angeles
Artificial Intelligence

Air NZ's digital human steals the show in Los Angeles

Air New Zealand partners with Soul Machines to showcase their digital human, Sophie, powered by AI at an event in Los Angeles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight
Space

Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight

Rocket Lab's 'Still Testing' set to propel Planet and Spire satellites, boosting Earth observation and analytics capabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced
Risk & Compliance

Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced

Finalists for New Zealand Innovation Awards announced, including game-changing innovations such as ethical corporate workwear and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Conservation innovation winner DroneCounts takes wildlife tracking to the next level
Drones

Conservation innovation winner DroneCounts takes wildlife tracking to the next level

DroneCounts' innovative GPS tracking revolutionises conservation efforts, winning the WWF NZ accolade for tackling species decline.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
DJI's Fly Drive gets airdropped into ANZ
Drones

DJI's Fly Drive gets airdropped into ANZ

Seagate's Fly Drive lands in ANZ, offering drone enthusiasts a robust solution to manage and safeguard their aerial footage.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination
Space

Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination

The issue has been resolved and Rocket Lab has authorised the production of four additional launch vehicles as it prepares for commercial operations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
NZ startup first to be accepted by prestigious US tech accelerator
Drones

NZ startup first to be accepted by prestigious US tech accelerator

Kiwi startup Dotterel, known for their drone silencing tech, lands a spot in the acclaimed US TechStars accelerator programme.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
New Zealand is the capital for groundbreaking drone tech
Drones

New Zealand is the capital for groundbreaking drone tech

NZ company Dotterel has been accepted into American technology accelerator, TechStars, becoming the first New Zealand-based company to do so.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Drone film festival coming to ANZ
Drones

Drone film festival coming to ANZ

Spectacular aerial cinema takes flight as the Drone Film Festival ANZ descends on 11 cities with prizes galore, launching in Darwin.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Three of the coolest drones on the market right now
Drones

Three of the coolest drones on the market right now

There is a drone to suit nearly every person and budget, here are three epic drones you could own right now...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
New Zealand medical drones are almost ready to take flight
Drones

New Zealand medical drones are almost ready to take flight

New Zealand's new drone test range in the Hokianga region plans to trial the delivery of medical supplies in November.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
Hoverboards and drones: Technology bringing a dream to life
Drones

Hoverboards and drones: Technology bringing a dream to life

Tech wizards materialise a sci-fi fantasy as hoverboards and drone tech fuse, promising to elevate our dreams skyward.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017