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Report: Apple developing indoor mapping features, will use flying drones to collect data for Apple Maps

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<p>Apple is looking to continue expansion of Apple Maps with new indoor location mapping features for 2017, such as airport and museum navigation, according to a new Bloomberg story (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-01/apple-said-to-fly-drones-to-improve-maps-data-and-catch-google). The company is also working on new turn-by-turn features, including improved directions to switch lanes whilst driving.</p>
<p>Perhaps most interestingly, the report says Apple plans to deploy a fleet of flying drones to help with data collection efforts for Apple Maps. The drones would be able to analyze street signs, track the status of roadworks and more. Apple does not plan to release a drone as a consumer item to compete with products like the Parrot Drone (http://amzn.to/2gJCeso); the fleet would be for its own private business uses.</p>
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