A proposed change to the Rules of Golf allows players to use distance-measuring devices. Here's a round-up of the best ones, including GPS units, rangefinders and smart gadgets. 11 distance-measuring ...

Have you ever wondered how a robot navigates a cluttered room or how a drone maintains its altitude with pinpoint accuracy? The secret lies in the tools used to measure distance, an often-overlooked ...

If you’re in the market for a rangefinder or distance-measuring device, you’re probably feeling quite overwhelmed. There are dozens of top-of-the-line options out there for various price points, and ...

DME is a radio navigation technology that measures the slant range (distance) between an aircraft and a base station.[Credit: Istock] DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) is an aviation radar system ...

Distance measuring devices have become standard issue equipment for average golfers, state amateur events and even USGA competitions. Now, it seems the PGA Tour might be ready to join the trend. The ...

An underrated feature in Google Maps is the ability to measure the distance between two or more points. It can aid tremendously with planning, whether you’re aiming to walk or go on a road trip.

Garmin has introduced new remote-mount Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) radios, the GDM 4500 and GDM 450R, to provide slant-distance information and upgrade DME capabilities on various aircraft. The ...

In November 2009, the USGA and The R&A issued a ‘Joint Statement’ on electronic devices, including distance-measuring devices, to clarify how the Rules are applied in relation to these devices. This ...

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