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With Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones gaining popularity globally for commercial, recreational and industry purposes, hundreds of UAVs may soon be buzzing all over Singapore. The lower cost of drones and rising demand for commercial drone services have already led to a boom in the number of drones taking to the skies in Singapore. […]

In a move to consolidate its unmanned helicopter offerings, Leonardo has bought the remaining 60% share of Sistemi Dinamici. In the process creating another acronym RUAS – Rotorcraft Unmanned Aerial System, a bit of a dodgy one this as it would apply to multi-copters as well. Mauro Moretti, CEO and General Manager of Leonardo said: “This […]

Last night in Drone Stuff this week we discussed crop spraying from drones and not 24 hours later a video pops up showing the sort of precision terrain following required to dust. UAVenture has been testing the uLanding microwave altimeter. uLanding is a (60g), sealed distance sensor with a 30m range and 500Hz update rate. […]

DroneDeploy is the leading cloud software platform for commercial drones, making the power of aerial data accessible and productive for everyone. Trusted by businesses and individuals in over 130 countries worldwide, we are transforming the way drone users collect, manage and digest impactful data in a variety of industries, including agriculture, real estate, mining and […]

3DR, an Autodesk portfolio company, makes advanced commercial drone technology for data analysis, mapping and 3D modelling in the construction, mining and surveying industries. 3DR’s flagship enterprise product is Site Scan, a complete camera-to-the-cloud drone system. For more information, please visit 3DR.com. 3DR makes advanced drone technology easily accessible to the construction, mining and surveying […]

UAVenture has unveiled a feature that will be popular with the drone delivery crowd. Their AirRails flight controller can detect a stall whilst in flight, and catch it if you will. Saving the airframe with the multirotor component. A useful trait in something that might be flying over populated areas at the time. AirRails is […]

YellowScan designs, develops and produces aerial drone imaging sensor systems for professional applications. Fully integrated, ultra-light and easy to use, these highly automated data collection tools are employed by customers around the world in fields such as surveying, forestry, environmental research archaeology, industrial inspection, civil engineering and mining. To rapidly develop the activity all around […]

(BelTA) – Belarus and China are busy setting up a joint venture to make unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), BelTA learned from First Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Sergei Chizhik during the press conference held on 26 December to discuss the Year of Science in Belarus. According to […]

Oh, why oh why did I not see this before Christmas. Artist Danielle Baskin has created sweaters for drones! “Once you have decided to get a sweater for your drone, you will need to begin by considering material. While wool is very warm and one of the best insulating materials, take into account how often it […]

Experts expect ‘peak lost drone’ to occur in the next eight hours. America is beginning to wake up and presents will open and batteries start to charge. Google trends show that Europe has led the way. I will offer a couple of bits of advice for first timers. It is a jolly exciting thing that […]

Readers in New Zealand have beaten the rest of us to it, a shout out to Bruce and Ron. The rest of us are about to start. Twenty seventeen is going to be an interesting year. The first post-Part 107 growing season in the USA. Precision Agriculture is really going to have to prove itself. […]

Another new acronym ESTOL, yes that is Electric Short Take-Off and Landing. Two new renderings from Israeli company the Advanced Programs Group, some big platforms. Rhino (above), has a maximum take-off weight of 70kg, a wingspan of 10m, maximum ceiling of 15,000ft. Renegade has a wingspan of 4.4m (14.4ft), and can take off from a […]

Building on its strengths of innovation, collaboration and safety, Unmanned Experts partners with Aeryon Labs Inc., the NASA Ames Research Center and other industry stakeholders in the development and testing of an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) System. The UTM System, being developed under a NASA partnership program, would enable safe and efficient low-altitude […]

Drone Aviation Holding Corp, a leading provider of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, today announced the appointment of Bruce R.C. Hardy as its new Vice President of Sales. Mr. Hardy is a former U.S. Navy Seal with over 20 years of military service and a decade of sales experience selling hardware and software to the […]

Researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s chemistry and tactical electronic warfare divisions completed the first flight of the Ion Tiger unmanned air vehicle with a new hydrogen-powered fuel cell built in-house. The NRL team designed and built a custom fuel cell system capable of up to 5,000 watts, using formed metal-foil bipolar plates, which […]

A 12 channel ground station integrated into the Pelican© 1510 field case with retractable luggage handle. Internal computer with panel mounted keyboard and mouse. Dual 10.4″ sunlight viewable LCD screens. Retractable 3-axis flight control stick, 2-axis camera gimbal stick, precision throttle slide, and custom on-screen display makes for a revolutionary flight control system. PNP (Plug and […]

This position is for a Technical Marketing Engineer within the Intel Drone Team. The job requirements include the ability to maintain and develop the technical relationship with our key partners in North America. The successful applicant will be able to work independently with existing and new customers on every aspect of the technical relationship: software, […]

Embry-Riddle Worldwide offers MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) to anyone with an Internet connection and a desire to learn about aviation. And they are free! The course, “Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) – Key Concepts for New Users,” runs from Feb. 6 to Feb. 19. Registration starts January 9, 2017. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) […]

The bar has been raised up by TeAx Technology – again: Today, the company is publicly announcing its latest product ThermalCapture Fusion, a powerful and perfectly aligned dual camera solution to store both, thermal and visual data from its sensors. ThermalCapture Fusion: The new standard in the thermal drone industry. Finally, an independent and lightweight […]

Over the last year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made great strides toward integrating unmanned aircraft – popularly called “drones” – into the nation’s airspace. The first big step took place last December 21, when a new, web-based drone registration system went online. During the last year, the system has registered more than 616,000 […]

A testing program combining newly developed telecommunications network and MMC’s hydrogen fueled drone series was in trial in MMC’s R&D centre in Shenzhen, China earlier this month. The upcoming innovative creation is aimed to develop industrial drone solutions with a potential endurance of up to 8 hours and potential range of hundreds of kilometres. While commercial […]

As part of Transport Canada’s drone safety initiatives, the department has launched a new reporting tool on their website, where the public can report unsafe drone flying. This form does not replace any official incident reporting system, such as the Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System but is meant to be a more direct reporting channel […]

As unmanned aerial systems (UAS) become increasingly popular and affordable, their public safety applications make them an attractive option for law and fire rescue agencies. Public safety agencies are exploring many uses, including: Search and rescue tracking Monitoring the hazardous release of chemicals Scene reconstruction and more While there are technological and operational advantages of […]

XDynamics today introduces Evolve, the world’s first consumer drone completed with a dual-screen remote controller, a patent awarded design, empowering users of all kinds with industry-grade features and functionality at their fingertips. Aerial photography and filming experience with XDynamics Evolve begins at your fingertips. Evolve redefines the consumer drones by equipping users with a revolutionary […]

Drone mapping is growing at a rapid rate in almost every country in the world. Unfortunately, incidents with drones are also growing at the same time. Just like any other aircraft, drones not only need to be flown in a safe manner but flight operations need to fully integrated within a countries civil and/or military […]

SALINA — With unmanned aircraft, or drones, a popular gift item this holiday season and beyond, the unmanned aircraft systems program on Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus has five essential tips to help hobbyists fly safely. Started almost 10 years ago, the Kansas State Polytechnic UAS program has made safe operations the cornerstone of its […]

The government plans to introduce new measures to ensure the successful uptake of drones is matched by strong safeguards to protect the public. Measures out for consultation today (21 December 2016) include: mandatory registration of new drones tougher penalties for illegal flying near no-fly zones and new signs for no-fly zones at sensitive sites such […]

Ed: Good old Flirtey, always ready to swoop in once Amazon opens the door again! Flirtey, the world’s leading drone delivery service, announced today they completed 77 autonomous drone deliveries to customer homes in the United States. Flirtey is the first drone delivery service to complete regular commercial deliveries to customer homes in the United States. […]

A new report, based on research from Purdue University’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, analyzes the potential impact of space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) technology on global aviation carbon emissions in remote and oceanic airspace. Authored by Dr. Karen Marais, the report titled Environmental Benefits of Space-based ADS-B, indicates that the implementation of this technology […]

During the past year, the number of adverse events between drones and commercial aircraft has exploded. Secure integration of drones in aviation is one of the key topics among the international aviation organisations. Therefore Arctic innovative Solutions developed the + Drone app as one important tool we hope will lead to a safer airspace. The […]

QinetiQ announces this morning that it has acquired Meggitt Defence Systems Limited and Meggitt Holdings Canada Inc. (together “Meggitt Target Systems”) from Meggitt for £57.5 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Meggitt Target Systems is a leading international provider of unmanned aerial, naval and land-based target systems and services for test and evaluation (“T&E”) and […]

RT LTA Systems Ltd., a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Skystar™ family of aerostats for use in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications applications, introduces a new member of the Skystar family: the Skystar 110 . The Skystar 110 is based on the platform of the Skystar 100 micro balloon system, and includes the […]

SkySkopes, a nationally leading drone flight operator, is expanding its North Dakota operations and opening an office in Minot, which marks the company’s first location outside of Grand Forks, N.D. “Minot represents a military friendly community and is the perfect staging location for flight operations in western North Dakota,” SkySkopes President and CEO Matt Dunlevy […]

A little birdy tells us, well, an aviation attorney and adjunct professor at Vaughn College of Aeronautic Engineering, Aviation, and Technology in Queens, New York, Loretta Alkalay tells us that the President Elect has a UAS transition team. Comes as a bit of surprise that drones are top of mind. They met with the FAA today. […]

For any kind of aerial operations exceeding flight heights of a couple of metres, the knowledge of vertical changes in weather conditions can make the difference between success and failure. Especially the factors wind speed, temperature, precipitation and humidity show to be crucial. As estimating these changes by eye or neighbouring measurement platforms turns more […]

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) this week released their accident report on the June 28 mishap that befell the Facebook Aquila UAS on final approach near Yuma, Arizona. The incident occurred in the final phase (the approach to land) of the maiden flight of the full-scale version of Facebook’s Aquila. The NTSB concluded that […]

The GRIFF 300 is unique in the UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) market, combining unique aviation-authority certification, unrivalled lifting capacity (ten times that of other systems on the market) and a long flight time. Its fully customisable payload options make it perfect for a host of professional applications, from Law Enforcement to Search And Rescue operations. […]

Really!!? Biz Carson on Business Intelligence suggests that Evan Speigel has spoken with Lily Robotics. “Snap Inc. has talked with Berkeley-based drone company, Lily Robotics, over the last few months. No deal is on the table, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, but that doesn’t mean it’s ruled out in the future either.” What […]

Nova Systems has partnered with Queensland Local Government Infrastructure Services (LGIS) to conduct an Australian first trial of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations involving UAS Traffic Management (UTM) systems and the Telstra LTE network. Under current regulations, pilots must be able to see their drone at all times – operating below 400ft, and not over populated […]

We’re looking for an experienced Sr. iOS Engineer to help us lead the development of mobile apps that interact with drones to automate data capture and analysis. Feature adds you’d be spearheading for our users include API integration with cloud services, connectivity with hardware, and making the front end as beautiful and user-friendly as possible, […]

UAVenture is proud to announce the release of a commercial autopilot system which provides manufacturers, solution providers and service providers with a comprehensive solution for their Hybrid VTOL products. Packed with a range of safety features specifically designed for hybrid UAVs providing you with an extra level of reliability over its pure fixed-wing relatives. Combine […]

Mine operators know that safety precautions are of utmost importance in the daily routine at a mining site. Conventional surveying methods involved considerable effort and resources on the ground. Starting with electronic tachometers and later with ground GPS, surveyors have had to enter high-risk areas on the ground and spend considerable time to finish a […]

Yvonne Etzel and Kurt Carraway Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus and Kansas-based power company Westar Energy are propelling the electric utility industry forward by innovating inspection and maintenance methodologies with drone technology. With a focus on increasing reliability for customers, improving employee safety and reducing costs, Kansas State Polytechnic’s unmanned aircraft systems program and Westar Energy […]

3DroneMapping has been testing a PPK system for the past year to integrate into our daily workflow. The point of PPK (or Post Processing Kinematic) is not just to improve internal photogrammetric model orientations but also is general recognised as a way of undertaking full-scale surveys at the same accuracy but without having to place […]

With the first flight of the innovative remotely piloted helicopter SW-4 ‘Solo’ yesterday at the Taranto-Grottaglie Airport, Leonardo-Finmeccanica begins the test campaign in order to verify the aircraft’s operational characteristics and validate flight procedures, in both normal and emergency conditions. Mauro Moretti, CEO and General Manager Leonardo said: “The SW-4 ‘Solo’ is testimony of Leonardo’s […]

UMS Skeldar, one of Europe’s multi-platform Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) providers, announced today that it expands the capabilities of its SKELDAR V-200 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) following successful trials alongside German partner ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH. The high-tech weather sensors will further enhance the capabilities of the SKELDAR V-200. The flight test demonstrated the […]

Solar powered Mozi lifts off. With a wingspan of 14m covered by a 12-square meter solar array. AUW of 45kg with 7kg payload, Mozi is designed to be capable of flying at an altitude of 8000m at 75km/h. Mozi uses twin T-MOTOR U8 KV170 motors with 26 X 8.5 propellers Team Oxai led by the vice general manager Yong […]

The Government of Malawi and UNICEF have announced the establishment of an air corridor to test potential humanitarian use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – also known as drones. The corridor is the first in Africa and one of the first globally with a focus on humanitarian and development use. It will run for a […]

Gannets are the largest seabirds in the north Atlantic and hunt fish by diving from height into the sea at up to 60 miles per hour. Flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of the water and into the sky, where their wing-like fins help them to glide over considerable distances. The team from Imperial College London have taken […]