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Drones: Looking Us From Above

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Drones are Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV's) which are controlled by a human or an onboard computer. Drones find multiple applications in logistics, agriculture, military, and goods delivery (frankly the list is endless). It is an IOT (Internet Of Things) device with really, really untapped potential and can offer an infinite list of services if put to use. Photo by Karl Greif on Unsplash What are we waiting for, let's have a complete overview of Drone Technology. EVOLUTION Drones found their initial usage in the military (just like most of the tech stuff!), it was used for intelligence gathering and surveillance purposes. Today drones find their application in various commercial sectors such as warehouse management, stock management, delivery of essential supplies and many more. Photo by Miguel Ángel Hernández on Unsplash CONSTRUCTION Drones are sophisticated equipment with very simple architecture. Its basic components include rotors, motor, landing gears, accelerometer, alti...

Blockchain And Cryptocurrency

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Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin mining are the new buzzwords that have taken the tech enthusiasts by a storm. Starting from Bitcoin to Ethereum to more recent Dogecoin, everyone is awestruck by the investment opportunities and returns it is offering. But to understand what are cryptocurrencies, one needs a basic understanding of blockchain. So why wait lets just  dive into it. Blockchain is a decentralized peer-to-peer ledger which enables transactions over the internet. In simple words Blockchain is a system of processing and recording information in a way that makes it impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system. A block refers to several transactions which are verified and then added to the chain thereby eliminating brokers and saving cost. The main emphasis and prime advantage here is a block once added can never ever be changed or modified in any manner. KEY FEATURES It is completely automated It is Chronological and time stamped It is flexible and secure BITCOIN Bitcoin is t...