TECHNOLOGY Drones
Drone technology is opening up opportunities in almost every industry, from arts and technology to philanthropy, and businesses across the world are using it in some form. JENNIFER McSHANE talks to Professor Tim McCarthy, who is involved in Drone Research and Development (R&D) for U-Flyte, a Science Foundation Ireland funded project based at the National Centre for Geocomputation at Maynooth University. He explains the challenges currently facing the drone industry and the opportunities it will afford global companies.
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