Author: Marcin Frąckiewicz

Regulatory Framework for Drone Usage in Singapore Singapore regulates drones (also known as unmanned aircraft, UA) under the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), primarily through the Air Navigation Act and subsidiary regulations for unmanned aircraft police.gov.sg. CAAS has established a comprehensive framework that differentiates drone operations by purpose – recreational, educational, or business (commercial)…
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Microwave radiometry is a passive remote sensing technique that measures naturally emitted thermal radiation in the microwave portion (0.3–300 GHz) of the electromagnetic spectrum. In essence, a microwave radiometer detects weak microwave energy from Earth’s surface and atmosphere and expresses it as a brightness temperature, the equivalent blackbody temperature of the emitting source. Unlike optical…
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Switzerland has a comprehensive drone regulatory framework that fully aligns with European Union (EASA) rules as of 2023, with some national add-ons ch.ch. The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) oversees these regulations. All drone pilots – whether recreational or professional – must follow the same core rules. Key baseline rules include ch.ch: These rules…
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Palau, a Pacific archipelago famed for its coral reefs and remote islands, has been rapidly modernizing its internet connectivity in recent years. As a small nation of about 18,000 people, Palau long faced challenges in digital access due to its isolated geography and limited infrastructure. Until 2017, Palau relied entirely on satellite links for internet,…
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The In-Orbit Servicing market – focused on extending satellite life and refueling spacecraft – is poised for explosive growth over the next decade. Valued at roughly $2.7 billion in 2024, this market is projected to triple to around $8 billion by 2034, reflecting a robust CAGR of ~11–12% gminsights.com. Driving this boom is the surging…
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In a world warming faster than ever, the planet’s frozen extremes are undergoing dramatic change – and two ingenious satellites are on the front lines of discovery. NASA’s ICESat-2 and ESA’s CryoSat-2 use cutting-edge laser and radar technology, respectively, to map our planet’s ice in unprecedented detail from space. These twin missions have revolutionized how…
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Internet Penetration and User Statistics Tanzania is experiencing a rapid digital transformation, with millions of new users coming online. As of January 2024, about 21.82 million Tanzanians were using the internet, representing an internet penetration rate of 31.9% of the population datareportal.com. This marks steady growth (+3% in users from the previous year) but also…
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Studying the vast oceans from the deck of a ship or a buoy has always been a daunting challenge. Today, fleets of Earth-observing satellites serve as an “eye in the sky” for oceanographers, providing a continuous, planet-wide view of the seas. Unlike traditional ship-based methods that can only cover limited regions at a time, satellites…
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Overview of Internet Access in Mauritius Mauritius, known for its remote tropical locale, boasts one of Africa’s highest rates of internet connectivity. As of early 2025, an estimated 1.01 million Mauritians were using the internet, representing about 79.5% of the population datareportal.com. In fact, the country now has more broadband subscriptions than people – over…
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Dubai is internationally known for its cutting-edge approach to drone technology – and for having some of the world’s strictest drone regulations droneshop.ae. Drones have grown in popularity for photography, deliveries, and recreation, but Dubai’s authorities tightly control their use to ensure safety and security. If you plan to fly a drone in Dubai, it’s…
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