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These new sets of advanced drones could be the new solution to the annoying hassle associated with shipping huge cargo. Elroy CEO Dave Merrill states that the huge drones are set to start working in 2020, after running quality tests this year. With e-commerce taking trend in the business world, The Chaparral looks like the solution most business people have been looking for. The uniqueness in the idea around the Chaparral has created some investment attraction and hopes to generate a lot of money once all the tests are complete.

Things have finally come to a head, with the President declaring a State of Emergency, in order to force through funding for a wall protecting the border between Mexico and the USA. Regardless of anyone’s opinion on the merits of this idea, a major project like this means plenty of opportunities. As reported by CNET, companies that make drones for law enforcement and other commercial enterprises may be licking their lips in anticipation of the role that drone tech could play in border security. There’s well over a $1Bn in play for border security and if companies like   Tactical Micro, PrecisionHawk and Fortem Technologies have their way, drones will be eating a chunk of that cash cow sooner rather than later. With machine learning, fuel cell technology and advanced sensor systems border incursions could be detected long before border jumpers even know they’ve been spotted.

If you think about it, needing a “licence plate” on a drone was sort of inevitable. All other aircraft have their registration numbers clearly painted on the outside

Modern day drones are technological marvels, but their Achilles heel is without a doubt flight range. Almost all multirotor drones rely on lithium ion battery technology, which is by far the most energy-dense batteries suitable for consumer use