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Textron Systems Unmanned Systems division has been utilizing Volz Servos’ DA 15-N actuators on their Aerosonde Mk4.7 Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) since 2010 supporting US DoD ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) services contracts. To date, the Aerosonde SUAS has achieved over 200,000 flight hours with Volz Servos and a large portion of those flight hours […]

Discounted tickets for sUAS News readers – Use promo code SUAS for 10% off! Just over a week to go until Canada’s biggest UAV industry event, Big Drone Show, lands at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) on September 27-28, 2017. As the largest conference of its type in Canada, this event is sure to […]

Land O'Lakes is hosting an international competition in rural Minnesota this week, but the competitors aren't milking cows or making butter, they're flying drones. Source: KARE11.com

In what may turn out to be a landmark ruling for drone operators across America Michael Singer a doctor and Harvard Professor has today beaten the City of Newton, Massachusetts in court. It is significant because it may stop other States and Cities enacting their own rules outside of those laid down by the FAA. Michael […]

Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS), an American technology company focused on providing electric mobility solutions to the transportation sector, today announced that it will present its new Low Floor Delivery Platform Chassis at the Post-Expo 2017 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, September 26-28, 2017, Hall 4 Booth #9060. Workhorse is also a finalist for the […]

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC or the Company) (CSE:FLT – OTCQB: TAKOF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Wuennenberg to the newly created position of Vice President – Regulatory Affairs as the Company grows its management team in anticipation of obtaining Canadian regulatory approval for drone delivery. Prior to joining DDC as VP of […]

The final component of a coherent safety argument is Processes – or more properly, the environment in which the activity takes place and how you manage it. Each PfCO holder has an operations manual which defines the policies that underpin how you will operate and manage risk, although it typically isn’t detailed enough that each […]

The Australian Newspaper reports that the military there followed America’s example. They then modified the way they used COTs RPA in order to start flying them again. “On August 9, 2017, after Defence became aware of the US Army’s actions, the use of all commercial off-the-shelf UAS was suspended until a formal assessment into the […]

A Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) prototype laser weapon system proved that an advanced system of sensors, software and specialized optics can deliver decisive lethality against unmanned aerial vehicle threats. In tests conducted with the U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command in August, the 30-kilowatt class ATHENA (Advanced Test High Energy Asset) system brought down […]

Dr. Mohamed Mostafa, Director of mdSolutions at Microdrones, presented at the prestigious UAVg Conference earlier this month. 250 geomatics professionals from around the world converged to share their research. “The conference had the best scientific substance I have seen yet,” said Dr. Mostafa, adding, “I enjoyed detailed research presentations by the most dedicated professionals in […]

A great demonstration of inappropriate flying by Youtube user Skies Photography. In a video published on the 29th of August on their channel, aerial views of three Blackhawks on the ground @2:42 and a Blackhawk passes through shot right to left @2:48 On the YouTube channel header, an LLC is mentioned, I cannot find business […]

Matternet, developer of the world’s leading autonomous drone logistics platform, today unveiled the Matternet Station, which enables fully-automated ground operations for Matternet customer networks. The Matternet Station is the third and final technology component for enabling Matternet’s vision of distributed, peer-to-peer logistics networks. It is integrated with Matternet’s autonomous M2 Drone and Matternet’s Cloud platform […]

New Virginia Tech research suggests there’s wide variation in the risk that unmanned aircraft pose to people on the ground. Many of the most promising applications for these aircraft — including package delivery, public safety, and traffic management — entail flights over people and raise the possibility, however unlikely, of an impact between the aircraft […]

Skylogic Research has just released the results of their latest market research on the drone industry. The 2017 Drone Market Sector Report examines worldwide drone sales, service providers, business users, and software services. The research is the result of a three-month project sponsored in part by Airware and DroneDeploy. The report provides the first comprehensive […]

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both military and commercial applications, today announced that it has delivered M1/M2/M5-compatible Raven® and Puma™ AE unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to two DoD customers, with more orders and deliveries scheduled. In addition, the company will begin taking orders in December 2017 for M1/M2/M5-configured […]

Montreal, Canada – In order to effectively integrate drones into national airspace, the establishment of a new regulatory body dedicated to the safe management of these aircraft should be considered, as was the case with the introduction of the UK Civil Aviation Authority in 1972 that led to the monitoring of civil air transport. This is […]

Phase One Industrial today announced a breakthrough in aerial imaging – the 190MP Aerial System – built on the new, dual CMOS sensor, dual lens iXU-RS1900 camera, which is capable of capturing images at 190 megapixels. This system was designed with input from engineers and leading experts in the photogrammetric field to address a wide […]

Infinium Robotics, an award-winning robotics start-up that develops autonomous solutions in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), is developing Infinium Scan to help companies make a leap in operations productivity, improve customer experience and reduce cost. Specifically designed to solve slow stock checking turnover in a warehouse environment, Infinium Scan’s fully autonomous drone solution enables businesses to achieve intraday stock resolution. The lack […]

Wyvern Ltd., a leading innovator in risk management solutions for the UAS industry, has partnered with the Women and Drones organization to offer its EXACT UAS Certification assessments to its members at a discounted rate. EXACT is an acronym for EXcellence, through Assessment, Continuous monitoring, and Training. Women and Drones members will receive a […]

The oil and gas industry faces several challenges that range from leakages and fires to safety risks, fluctuating demand and prices. Addressing these requires combining various strategies to ensure proper and efficient operations and infrastructure. Detecting and fixing problems is probably one major step towards increasing production and operations, however, this is usually difficult due […]

The fifth episode of the UK Commercial Drone Podcast is now out and provides vital listening to those working in the UK drone industry or considering entering the market. The UK Commercial Drone Podcast looks into the drone industry in the UK. Adam Bailey hosts the podcast and welcomes guests from across the industry to […]

WILMINGTON – The N.C. Department of Transportation is excited to announce a drone workshop for commercial and government operators on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the McKeithan Center on the Cape Fear Community College North Campus. The workshop is hosted by NCDOT’s Division of Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office, and is focused on commercial and government drone […]

Parrot has revealed the all new Parrot Bebop 2 Power, the fully equipped, new generation of its original world renowned quadcopter. Lightweight (525g), robust, compact and accessible to everyone, the Parrot Bebop 2 Power embeds a wide range of technology and features that are ideal for a pilot or amateur aerial videographer. New photography capabilities: […]

Applications for GENIUS NY are being accepted until October 1, 2017. If your team is accepted to the GENIUS NY accelerator program, your startup will not only compete for a top prize of $1 million, but will benefit from intangible assets like mentoring and networking. What is GENIUS NY? GENIUS NY is the world’s largest […]

After the widespread devastation Hurricane Irma wreaked on Florida last weekend, unmanned aircraft – more popularly, drones – have been invaluable in supporting response and recovery efforts in the battered Sunshine State. When Irma’s winds and floodwaters damaged homes, businesses, roadways and industries, a wide variety of agencies sought Federal Aviation Administration authorization to fly drones in […]

Fire Spotter Bradley Goldman thinks he may have hit a drone. Reports reached me yesterday of this incident, but Mr Goldman has broken cover on Facebook today. I was told he was routing along the beach at Newport, Oregon on Wednesday the 13th of September at 440 feet, at about 15:00 local he struck something […]

A short story of a roof inspection with UNPLANNED outcomes! Written by Walter and Oliver Volkmann of Drone2GIS Inc. and Micro Aerial Projects LLC We recently were asked to do aerial inspections of the roofs of some 70 newly constructed houses. The client requested a complete visual light photographic coverage of each roof with sufficient […]

World–leader in rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions UMS SKELDAR has joined forces with JetLease, the world’s largest private aircraft leasing company, to launch the first global leasing product for its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) portfolio, including flagship unmanned helicopter, SKELDAR V-200 UAV. Speaking from JetLease corporate HQ in Palm Beach, Florida, founder and […]

Another Separate Lift Thrust (SLT) from China, they are becoming a thing. The KWT-350 VTOL fixed-wing UAV, with its long endurance, fast speed and long distance feature, is a perfect combination of multi-rotor and fixed-wing flight control technology for a vertical take-off and landing. Since take-off runway and large airspace are unnecessary, it can be […]

SPH Engineering is bringing drones and entertainment industry more closely by integrating ArtNET protocol into drone swarm management software UgCS DDC. ArtNET integration enables to incorporate drones equipped with show elements into stunning outdoor shows synced to music or live performers. UgCS Drone Dance Controller (DDC) is developed to manage a swarm of drones equipped with lights, […]

Compact, ultra-light, agile and easy to pilot, the Parrot Mambo is THE ultimate fun-to-fly minidrone – and now provides a unique FPV racer experience! Thanks to its FPV HD camera, the all new Parrot Cockpitglasses 2 (FPV goggles) and accompanying Parrot Flypad piloting controller, the Parrot Mambo FPV opens the pilot to an exciting world […]

Leonardo has teamed with Discovery Air Defence Services Inc. (“DA Defence”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc., and Inzpire Ltd. to develop and deliver a customer centered, low-risk, live air training solution for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Air Support to Defence Operational Training (“ASDOT”) programme. The companies will combine their capabilities, expertise […]

Having looked at the human component, the 4th article of the series will look at the next safety component, the technological component at the heart of your operation, the drone itself. Knowing your Platform The first principle to understand is that you will need to know have a comprehensive knowledge of your platform. The CAA […]

Rear Admiral Jon Pentreath revealed the grounding during a presentation at the Defence and Security Equipment International arms fair in East London. Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Delta Drone and Bureau Veritas Afrique announce today the signature of a framework partnership agreement to develop solutions together for precision agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire and various other countries in West Africa. The stated purpose is to consolidate Bureau Veritas’ ground data (analyses of soil, leaves, roots, etc.) with aerial data acquired via drone by […]

With over one hundred participants, topping 750 high quality visitors and an international speakers line up, TUS Nordics promises to be the exciting fifth edition for the entire unmanned systems industry. Covering the full civilian and commercial spectrum of the use of unmanned systems. As the projected costs of offshore wind energy continue to fall, […]

Two multi-million pound British Army drones crashed after taking off from a base in mid Wales, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Source: BBC.com

Johns Hopkins researchers have set a new delivery distance record for medical drones, successfully transporting human blood samples across 161 miles of Arizona desert. Throughout the three-hour flight, they report, the on-board payload system maintained temperature control, ensuring the samples were viable for laboratory analysis after landing. In a report of the findings, published in […]

Today, skyguide and its project partners announced the successful completion of Europe’s first live demonstration of U-space capabilities. Championed by the European Commission, SESAR, and EASA, U-space is the digital infrastructure, services, and procedures that will support safe, efficient, and secure access to European airspace for millions of drones. The project partners – which included […]

Skyfront, creator of the world’s longest endurance multirotor drones for the agriculture, energy and utility industries, has announced that its flagship drone has just set a world record for endurance. The Skyfront Tailwind UAV flew for a total of 4 hours and 34 minutes, 10 times longer than typical battery-powered drones. Please see link for […]

Many drone pilots and professional camera operators today are filming and navigating in larger spaces. To ensure a productive workflow and an advanced drone flight experience, it’s necessary to have a clear visual, in real time, across greater distances, without loading screens, pixelated images and abrupt interruptions. Amimon, the creator of wireless HD video technology […]

Aireon announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI), Turkey’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). DHMI has agreed to collaborate with Aireon and intends to utilize space-based ADS-B to augment its current surveillance capabilities and also utilize it as a contingency layer in […]

RoboFlight Systems LLC was recently tasked to acquire emergency post Hurricane Harvey imagery by several customers in both the public and private sectors. These customers were in need of immediate imagery collection prior to flood waters receding and to determine the most critical areas of flooding to best support vital response planning efforts. On August […]

Winter 2017 – coalition forces, aid groups and reporters in Iraq are harassed by commercial drones used by ISIS to spread fear. Lacking effective countermeasures against what was potentially flying IEDs, they are forced to flee from the simple and cheap commercial drones, causing widespread disruption. However, in part thanks to a new technology from […]

OUTRIDER™ is the latest in Lockheed Martin’s family of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) designed to provide enhanced Situational Awareness (SA) in environments where launching a conventional UAV is not practical. With a patented launch canister and high degree of wind tolerance, OUTRIDER™ can be launched from ground, surface, air or sub-surface at the press […]

Eagle View Technologies (“EagleView®”), the leading provider of aerial imagery and property analytics for the government, insurance and commercial sectors, is actively flying to acquire post-storm imagery in Florida following Hurricane Irma. With more than 20 planes staged or in the air, EagleView is continuously capturing high-resolution aerial imagery to enable rapid assessment and response […]

Special Edition Chairman’s Blog: last chance to submit your response to EASA I’m sure you’ll all be pleased to know that this will be the last time I talk about responding to the EASA NPA, as the deadline is on Friday. So as a final push, I’m focussing solely on a roundup of the NPA […]

Fetters AeroSpace is a freelance rotorcraft development team that has designed and built more different types of both manned and unmanned rotorcraft than anyone else over the past 30 years. The founder, Mr. Dennis Fetters has spent the last 8 years as a freelance designer in China (the world’s hotbed for UAV aircraft development) and […]

Emlid, the company behind ingenious RTK GNSS receiver Reach RS, launches their new product – advanced drone controller Edge. Emlid Edge is the first autopilot platform to feature an integrated HDMI input and video compression engine allowing it to capture Full HD video from an onboard camera such as GoPro or any other HDMI-capable camera. […]

Heart disease remains the No. 1 global cause of death with 17.3 million deaths each year, according to “Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2015 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association.” That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030, the report found. A minuscule number of these patients […]