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Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ
Drones

Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ

New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey
Robotics

UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey

The survey cut inspection time to a day per tank and reduced scaffold-related risks, as the ship sat in Singapore for ABS checks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals
Document Management

Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals

Their software use has put six Australian infrastructure projects among 57 global finalists in Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Sep 2018
New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab
Robotics

New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab

Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
Airways to pilot flying taxi tracking software
Cartech

Airways to pilot flying taxi tracking software

Airways has announced the development of a nationwide, unmanned aerial vehicle traffic management system to prepare NZ for the flying car future.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver
Robotics

Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver

The technology could help rescuers triage casualties remotely, after UniSA scientists showed drones can read heart and breathing rates from three metres away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Conservation innovation winner DroneCounts takes wildlife tracking to the next level
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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
Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says
Smart Cities

Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says

As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location
Robotics

Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location

Following earthquakes and tsunamis, the drones could help rescue teams find trapped survivors faster and gather vital health data from body sensors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017
Government-funded Callaghan Innovation offering $50,000 drone competition prize
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Government-funded Callaghan Innovation offering $50,000 drone competition prize

Government-funded Callaghan Innovation has launched a competition with $50,000 up for grabs to develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stories

Flying a drone at work? Now there's insurance specially made for commercial UAVs
Drones

Flying a drone at work? Now there's insurance specially made for commercial UAVs

If you're in charge of operating UAVs or drones for your employer (or your own business), drone insurance is about to get much simpler.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Grand slam! The Xiro Xplorer drone wins six industry design awards
Drones

Grand slam! The Xiro Xplorer drone wins six industry design awards

The iF Design Award is one of the world's most recognised technology design honours, often known as the 'Oscar' of the design industry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016
Xiro drones a huge hit at the recent Consumer Electronics Show
Drones

Xiro drones a huge hit at the recent Consumer Electronics Show

The annual CES was officially opened in the United States on the 6th of January, with Xiro's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stealing the show.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016