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April Glaser

April Glaser

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    Latest articles by April Glaser

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    Trump’s freeze on new regulation means that we won’t get drone delivery anytime soonTrump’s freeze on new regulation means that we won’t get drone delivery anytime soon
    Technology

    The drone industry actually needs regulations in order to grow.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    How to listen to the livestream of the hearing on Trump’s travel ban todayHow to listen to the livestream of the hearing on Trump’s travel ban today
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    Federal judges will hear arguments today over whether to restore Trump’s immigration and refugee executive order.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show will feature hundreds of dronesLady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show will feature hundreds of drones
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    Probably to create animations in the sky.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Working from home? Google has patented a drone for videoconferencing.Working from home? Google has patented a drone for videoconferencing.
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    The nimble aircraft could be equipped with a screen or a projector for videoconferencing.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    GoPro now really needs its drones to sell. It missed sales estimates for the fourth quarter.GoPro now really needs its drones to sell. It missed sales estimates for the fourth quarter.
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    Sales of $541 million missed Wall Street’s mark of $574 million.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    The FAA gave the first ever go-ahead for a drone to fly at a major airportThe FAA gave the first ever go-ahead for a drone to fly at a major airport
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    It’s the first waiver granted for flight in Class B airspace since the FAA came up with commercial drone rules.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Drones tethered to the ground could someday supply internet access to the Super Bowl stadiumDrones tethered to the ground could someday supply internet access to the Super Bowl stadium
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    A drone connected to a power supply can fly indefinitely.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    GoPro’s future is now tied to the revival of its Karma drone — the one that fell out of the sky last yearGoPro’s future is now tied to the revival of its Karma drone — the one that fell out of the sky last year
    Technology

    After a year of job cuts and shuttering its entertainment division, the drone relaunch may not be enough.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Watch: The paper-airplane drones that may one day save your lifeWatch: The paper-airplane drones that may one day save your life
    Technology

    DARPA-funded disposable drones made from cardboard can be used to carry medicines where people can’t go.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Trump unexpectedly postponed signing today’s cyber security executive orderTrump unexpectedly postponed signing today’s cyber security executive order
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    The draft of the order didn’t mention Russia, either.

    By April Glaser