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Simon Morris Chief Operating Officer at Altus UAS Ltd Altus is currently engaged in long-range testing scenarios that are resulting in our ORC2 electric helicopter quietly doing something exceptional and catapulting it to a secure position at the absolute pinnacle of the electric VTOL UAS market. The ORC2 helicopters being used have been fitted with […]

Mota Group’s LILY® division today launched Lily Next-Gen™, a drone in the spirit of the Lily flying camera announced in 2015 but never produced, as well as the Lily Reward Program, a stock incentive program exclusively for original customers of Lily Robotics. “Lily Robotics’ vision was a fun and simple selfie drone for highly active […]

Today, on World Animal Day, Intel innovation reaches new heights in science exploration, with the announcement of two successful wildlife research expeditions, powered by Intel artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies. In two separate collaborations with a wildlife photographer and conservationist, and nonprofit organizations Parley for the Oceans and Ocean Alliance, Intel’s innovations are powering […]

Cambridge Consultants is shaping the future of deliveries with precision location and identification technology Reimagining the future of on-demand deliveries, product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants has developed DelivAir, a drone delivery concept that can deliver a package straight to the hands of its recipient, no matter their location. Drone delivery systems have been […]

By Elise Lagerstrom, Human Factors / Flight Safety It has always been a challenge for me to explain my degree and career path. The conversation usually starts with “Where did you go to school?” to which I reply “Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.” As it turns out, very few people outside the aerospace industry are familiar with […]

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC or the Company) (CSE:FLT – OTCQB: TAKOF), is pleased to announce that Moose Cree First Nation and Drone Delivery Canada have entered into an agreement to commence a commercial program to provide the Moose Cree Community with a next generation logistics solution by drone. Working with federal regulators and community stakeholders, Drone […]

FlytBase Inc. a startup building developer platforms for connected intelligent drones, today announced the release of its AI Platform for Drones. FlytBase has built the world’s first IoT platform for commercial drones, the “Internet of Drones” (IoD) platform. Continuing on its mission to bring intelligence and connectivity to commercial drones, FlytBase is now extending its […]

Engineers from BAE Systems together with students from Cranfield University, have revealed a new technology concept – named Adaptable UAVs – which can alternate between the two different flight modes in the same mission. When in rotary wing mode the UAVs can be launched and recovered from battlefields and docked on a special pole. The […]

Rocketmine, a subsidiary of the listed Delta Drone Group (EPA:ALDR), has been appointed the survey & mapping partner for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in its Drones For Good project, in Malawi. Rocketmine has been commissioned to fly over 21 000ha per month, across the country, to assist in UNICEF’s efforts to identify high-risk flood […]

Insitu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, together with Esri, the world leader in spatial analytics, successfully completed test flights on a revolutionary new way to support firefighting efforts using state-of-the-art software for firefighters and first responders. The flights were held at the Warm Springs, Oregon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) […]

Sky-Drones, a developer of cutting-edge autopilot systems, and Clogworks Technologies Ltd, a manufacturer of high end precision engineered carbon fibre unmanned aerial vehicles, announce today a strategic partnership to formalise the co-development of their respective products as preferred suppliers. The two companies have been collaborating since 2015 on the development & integration of the SmartAP Pro into Clogworks […]

Proposals for research reports in sensors, infrared (IR) technology, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, LiDAR, and other topics are being accepted through 9 October by organizers of SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2018, the leading global sensing, imaging, and photonics technologies event. Sponsored by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, SPIE Defense + […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today launched a new Local Data Mode that stops internet traffic to and from its DJI Pilot app, in order to provide enhanced data privacy assurances for sensitive government and enterprise customers. Local Data Mode will be available in the next update on the […]

xG Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), a leading provider of wireless video solutions to broadcast, law enforcement and defense markets, and private mobile broadband networks for critical communications, announced today that Eric Haney has joined its IMT Vislink operations as Regional Sales Manager for Unmanned and Autonomous Systems. Reporting to John Procacci, Vice President of […]

Kittyhawk, the platform that unifies the mission, aircraft, and data to empower safe and effective drone operations, today announced a core new Risk Assessment system and workflow developed in collaboration with CNN Air to further enhance the company’s commitment to safe and compliant drone operations for commercial teams and enthusiasts alike. Having a record of […]

“SafeDrone by Lufthansa Technik” is on the verge of launching a new online service, Health Condition Monitoring (HCM), allowing manufacturers and users to monitor the technical condition of their drones after a mission is completed. This proven procedure from manned flight is now also available for unmanned aircraft. Initially, data-driven post-flight analysis is available for […]

Huangling, the idyllic Chinese countryside destination in Wuyuan County, has joined hands with DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, to launch an aerial photography base in the village. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) enthusiasts will have full access to the airspace around the village to use their drones for video-taking and photography purposes. The base […]

GoPro, Inc. has unveiled HERO6 Black, the most powerful and convenient GoPro, yet. Powered by GoPro’s custom-designed GP1 processor, HERO6 achieves an entirely new level of performance including stunning 4K60 and 1080p240 video and the most advanced video stabilization ever achieved in a GoPro. GoPro also launched Fusion, its bar-setting waterproof, mountable 5.2K spherical camera. Additionally, […]

At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about unauthorized drone operations over 10 Department of the Interior (DOI) sites, including the Statue of […]

Once you have examined each of your safety components it is time to pull them together to see how they interconnect with each other. There is a simple rule here; the more mitigation you have and the more balanced they are between People, Platform and Processes, the more robust the safety case. The Importance of Equality […]

WALLOPS ISLAND, VA — Governor Terry McAuliffe today operated unmanned systems in three domains – air, land, and sea – during a technology demonstration at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MARUAS) Airfield at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. The technology demonstration showed how scientists are using unmanned systems to study the impacts of major storms and sea-level […]

Third in a Series of Workshops Geared Towards Government and Commercial Operators WILMINGTON – Drones are good for more than just photography and racing, so the N.C. Department of Transportation wants to help educate local agencies and businesses on some of those potential practical applications. A capacity crowd was on hand Thursday as NCDOT’s Division of […]

Threod Systems is developing a VTOL version of EOS mini-UAS. The new system will be a bolt-on option for EOS , which makes the fixed-wing platform usable in narrow conditions – for example city streets and dense forests. Motor booms can be detatched when needed to use the glider charateristics to the max. Generic idea […]

At a ceremony in New York City, Aurora Flight Sciences was awarded with a 2017 Tell Award, which honors U.S. companies that have made significant and innovative investments in Switzerland. Sponsored annually by Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the Tell Awards were established in 2004 to “recognize companies that boldly accept the risks and rewards that […]

AUV Flight Services is seeking talented professionals to support expanding customer flight operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Flight operations will be conducted utilizing primarily Piccolo based VTOL aircraft, with additional multirotor platforms utilized based on customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded background in UAS operations and maintenance, manned flight experience (PPL […]

Lengemann Corporation is one of the largest Topcon distributors of Machine Control, Lasers and Surveying equipment in the United States. With its new partnership with Wingtra, Lengemann is giving its customers access to the latest drone technology: “Our clients have high standards, so we have tested a lot of different drones. Only the WingtraOne could […]

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration used six Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) Coyote® unmanned aerial vehicles to track and model Hurricane Maria. Launched from a NOAA WP-3D Orion hurricane hunter aircraft, the Coyotes flew directly into the storm, giving researchers an unprecedented view of Maria from a safe distance. Developed for the military, Coyote is […]

Build your own drone-based data applications—Pix4D launches Enterprise Solutions at INTERGEO 2017 Want to integrate drone mapping in your operations and build your own drone-based data applications? Now you can–by using our Pix4D photogrammetry engine to create high-quality 2D maps and 3D models even more quickly from images. Pix4Dengine lets you use drone mapping and […]

Aerial intelligence is redefined by the UX11 with unlimited communication range, the highest resolution imagery in its class at 400 feet altitude, and a fully-integrated camera which enables advanced in-flight data processing. DELAIR, world leader in commercial drones, will introduce its next-generation professional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for survey-grade photogrammetric mapping, the UX11, at INTERGEO […]

San Francisco, USA: Like the internet and GPS before them, drones are evolving to become powerful business tools. Today they’re being put to work in commercial and civil government applications, creating a market opportunity estimated at $100bn by 2025. However the value created is not in the machine but in the data insights they produce. Speaking […]

WEST WINDSOR – Mercer County Community College (MCCC) students will have the opportunity to take to the skies without leaving the ground, with the introduction of a new program that provides certification for drone pilots. The new program was made possible through a partnership with Cranbury, N.J., based ABJ Drones. ABJ will provide instructors and […]

DroneMapper’s RAPID is a free Windows 10 (64-bit) based photogrammetric imagery processing and GIS application. It is limited to a maximum input of 150 images. RAPID will produce scaled Digital Elevation Models and Orthomosaic maps in GeoTIFF format, WGS84 Lat/Lon projection. For small area of interest collections RAPID provides near real time feedback at the site on a laptop […]

Sky-Drones is proud to announce the release of SmartAP MAX – perfect solution for the variety of drones applications with outstanding reliability and flight performance. SmartAP MAX provides maximum capabilities in minimum dimensions. Miniature: Compact size and light weight makes integration of the flight controller into any type of the drone quick and easy Advanced: Rich […]

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO), a global provider of drone detection and mitigation products, notes a September 22, 2017 New York Post report on a collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and a rogue drone over Staten Island in New York. The Army helicopter is understood to have conducted an emergency landing following the collision, […]

Hydroid, Inc. teamed with L3 Aerospace Systems, Sparton Corporation and AeroVironment, Inc. to successfully demonstrate the latest unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) capabilities, including the launch of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), at ANTX in Newport, RI last month. Outfitted with L3’s Rio Nino signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection payload and a Sparton Hammerhead canister containing an […]

Drone technology is rapidly evolving and our technology is changing daily. Being a Pix4D certified user will allow users to benchmark their skills and technical knowledge of drone mapping photogrammetry. Also, officially-certified users can get recognized with an official Pix4D certificate and a digital badge to display on their website and LinkedIn. “It is exciting […]

I must preface this entry with the disclaimer that most of it is postulating on my part. It is meant as food for thought on possible motives for why a company would voluntarily launch a haphazardly designed and untested system that ultimately serves to limit their product viability. Another notable mention would be that I […]

BY: JONATHAN BECK, UAS Instructor/Program Manager The National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Program awarded Northland Community & Technical College (NCTC) its second NSF ATE Project (DUE 1700615) “Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Geospatial Information Technology Integration into Technician Education”. This project will advance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Geospatial education and career pathways across the State of Minnesota and beyond. […]

Machine-learning point cloud classification With Pix4Dmapper 4.0 you get machine-learning tools for photogrammetry applications in your hands. It allows you to classify 3D point clouds into categories like buildings, roads or vegetation. And this is just the beginning of Pix4D’s latest journey. We believe in the ability of photogrammetry and machine learning techniques to revolutionize […]

A three-day course — taught by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University designed for UAS program managers, engineers, UAS pilots & operators, and individuals seeking to obtain further knowledge of UAS operations. This three-day Embry-Riddle Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) course is designed to identify the key concepts, attributes, and challenges of UAS operations. Participants will receive 2.4 continuing […]

DRONE VOLT, a major French manufacturer of professional drones, has announced that it will take the majority control of the main assets of the the Dutch company, Aerial Group B.V. (“AERIALTRONICS”) This strategic operation is the perfect complement to DRONE VOLT’s technological expertise and production capacity in order to strengthen its position in Europe. Olivier […]

OpenWorks Engineering, a team of British engineers, is launching a ground breaking new technology that allows authorities the ability to remotely and automatically capture nefarious drones, SkyWall300. OpenWorks received international recognition after inventing the handheld SkyWall100 system last year, winning international competitions and presented with a Popular Science Grand Award. It has already been deployed […]

Mobilicom Ltd. developer of 4G Mobile MESH private networking technology has secured an additional design win for SkyHopper PRO with international manufacturer of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Aero Sentinel. Tel Aviv-based Aero Sentinel is a manufacturer of civil and homeland security drones that cater to a broad range of applications, with a broad worldwide […]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. this week announced finalists for the Land O’Lakes Prize: Drone Challenge, a crowdsourced competition launched in February 2017 to help surface valuable, user-friendly drone solutions that will help farmers make better decisions for their crops as they work to produce more food to feed more people. More than 157 innovators from 47 countries entered […]

Every geospatial project starts with a well-defined scope. Within that scope there is inevitably a plan for how the data to be analyzed will first be collected. Data may be pulled from existing sources or it may need to be acquired from new. And every new data collection project calls for the right mapping technology. […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, believes existing technology and local communication protocols can provide a robust system for managing and monitoring drone traffic, without requiring new equipment or a massive new database of all drone flights. DJI outlined its regulatory approach to ensuring the safe growth of drone traffic […]

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been patiently waiting for the whole George Jetson lifestyle of the future thing to pan out. I’ve got a domestic mopping robot so why am I still sitting in traffic at the Bay Bridge toll plaza? While I’ll be the first one to admit that I’m just an […]

When Hurricane Irma passed over Daytona Beach, tearing off roofs, twisting signs and knocking over a water park slide, professors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University were there to help assess the damage. Using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, from the university’s Daytona Beach Campus, three College of Aviation professors worked with police officers from the […]

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – Northland Community and Technical College (NCTC) announces that the National Science Foundation, Advanced Technological Education (ATE) division has awarded a grant (DUE #1700615) of $599,997 to NCTC in partnership with St. Cloud State University (SCSU) for the advancement of geospatial information technology (GIT) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) education and […]

CIG has reached an agreement on investment into Kray Technologies company, which manufactures Kray Protection industrial robotic cargo UAVs (drones) for spraying with plant protection products and regulators of crop yield growth. The company does not disclose the amount of investments, but it is known that 3 investors participated in the current round of financing. […]