Drones, or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), have come a long way since their early days. In this episode, we explore their history, starting with the first unmanned balloons used in war, to the advanced drones used today for photography, delivery, and more. Learn how UAVs went from military tools to everyday technology shaping industries and hobbies. We’ll d ... Show More
Yesterday
The Story of Skiing and Snowboarding
Skiing began thousands of years ago as a way for people to travel across snow in cold regions. Early skis were made of wood and used for hunting and transportation. Over time, skiing became a sport and a form of recreation. Snowboarding developed much later, in the 1900s, combini ... Show More
8m 12s
Jan 19
How the Winter Olympics Began
The Winter Olympics bring athletes from around the world together to compete in cold-weather sports like skiing, skating, and hockey. The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in France. Since then, the games have grown to include many exciting events such as snowboarding, bobs ... Show More
9m 9s
May 2025
Sky Sentinels: New Frontiers of Drone Warfare
<p>Join Colonel Vikrant Shinde and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we dive into one of the most transformative developments in modern warfare and aviation: the rise of unmanned aerial systems. Vikrant, a Research Fellow at Takshashila, is working on a ... Show More
54m 18s
Jun 2025
Extra: Deliveries, Taxis, War ... And The Future Of Drones
The White House says President Trump's executive orders on drones, signed earlier this month, will "unleash American drone dominance." It directs the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite the development of new rules governing the operation and flight paths of unmanned airc ... Show More
21m 3s
May 2025
"The Future Of Warfare" – China's TERRIFYING Drone Plane THREATENS U.S. Military Dominance
China unveils a game-changing high-altitude drone, the SS UAV, sparking global concern. Capable of launching 100+ drones or missiles, it's a direct challenge to U.S. air dominance. Is America ready for next-gen warfare—or are we falling behind?
13m 5s
Dec 2024
Farewell, Murder Hornet | What FAA Regulations Tell Us About Mysterious Drone Sightings
<p>Officials say the invasive Asian giant hornet, with its menacing nickname, has been eradicated from the United States. Also, with drone sightings in the news, we take a look at the current laws and regulations around hobby and commercial drone operation.</p><h2>Farewell, Murde ... Show More
26m 43s
Sep 2023
Heavy Wireless 010: Using Drones In Your WLAN Consulting
Drones can be a useful tool for outdoor wireless surveys. Drones can help an engineer figure out the best place to mount a radio, get line of sight between points, confirm antenna orientation, and save a lot of climbing up and down ladders. On today's Heavy Wireless, Keith Parson ... Show More
31m 46s
Dec 2024
Mystery Drones Over in the U.S? IELTS Practice
<p>If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about mysterious drones flying over parts of the United States, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English ... Show More
14m 33s