by Press on (#20VXY)
Simlat has implemented an advanced integrated UAS Simulator to Altavian. November 8th, 2016 – Simlat delivered an advanced UAS Simulation and Training System for the Altavian Nova UAS platform. Simlat’s Integrated Training Simulator (INTER) was customized and integrated to the Nova’s control station – FLARE. The new INTER-Nova training system is fully integrated and capable […]
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Updated | 2024-11-27 12:00 |
by Press on (#20TJ0)
Brandi Jewett BRYAN, Texas — Pilots with SkySkopes, a national leader in drone flight services, earned the company a passing grade in a recent safety credentialing audit. SkySkopes is one of the first small unmanned aircraft systems companies in the nation to pass the audit, which was created through a collaboration by Lone Star UAS […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20SHQ)
Just a word out to all the folks that might be thinking of catching lines of voters in America today from the air. Spaceweather shows a chance of GPS interference CHANCE OF STORMS ON NOV. 8TH: Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are possible later today when a CME is expected to deliver a glancing blow to […]
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by Press on (#20SGJ)
JW Marriott Hotel & Resorts and DJI, the world’s leading drone-maker, today announced a special partnership that will launch the luxury hotel brand’s first Drone Experience Program. The program will provide guests with the opportunity to experiment with DJI’s innovative drone technology. Hotel guests will view the beauty of JW Marriott’s properties through a new […]
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by Press on (#20QW7)
Last week Dutch startup Birds.ai announces that its app will be available on the DroneDeploy App Market, the first drone industry app store. The Birds.ai app identifies, measures, tracks, and reports the status of objects in aerial imagery taken by drones. Because the Birds.ai app learns to track whatever the user directs it to, it […]
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by Press on (#20QFH)
Eos Systems, the developer of PhotoModeler, and Klau Geomatics, the developer of the KG PPK system, announce an integrated and bundled system for high accuracy survey for drones while using minimal or no ground control points. As well, until Nov. 30th, 2016 the product bundle (PhotoModeler UAS and the drone KG PPK unit) is being […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20PP6)
Just a moment to notice a trend. Twin engined fixed wing platforms are beginning to make a comeback. Perhaps because the limitations of flying wings are being found. Small wings are no doubt the best for hand launched surveys that cover much more ground than a multirotor can. When you scale a flying wing, 2m […]
by Press on (#20P8A)
The Center for Advanced Aerospace Technologies (FADA-CATEC), the University of Seville, and the GMV Company will attend this prestigious event which will bring together main universities and research centres in the area of robotics worldwide, with participants from the United States, Europe and Asia. The Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) competition, organized by […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20NVY)
Spanish built and sharing the look of several others… But a tidy setup. Up to two hours of flight and able to cover an area of 800 hectares. Airframe Material: 100% Advanced composites, Kevlar, Carbon Fiber Wingspan: 300 cm Length: 140 cm Power: Electric Battery: LiPo / Li-ion Engine: Axi Motors Brushless MTOW: 5.000 gr Autopilot […]
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by Press on (#20NEM)
WhiteClouds, a pioneering full-color 3D printing cloud provider, today announced the launch of 3DyourMAP, full-scale colour printed models produced from drone data, available from the drone industry’s first app store, DroneDeploy’s App Market, launched this week. According to PwC, the emerging global market for businesses using drones is expected to top $127 billion by 2020. […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20NEP)
Spotscale has produced (apparently) the world’s largest 3D city model. The model is of 40 city blocks in a central part of Norrköping, Sweden. Their multi-copter has been flying along every street, façade and roof to photograph all angles possible in a total of 140.000 images in 24-megapixel resolution. Then the imagery is then uploaded […]
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by Press on (#20KC2)
Kongsberg Geospatial, an Ottawa-based developer of real-time, mission-critical, geospatial visualisation software, and AirMap, the leading airspace management platform for drones, announced today that they will be delivering AirMap’s real-time airspace services to users of the Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS UAS situational awareness display. Kongsberg Geospatial has been providing technology for military UAV platforms for over a […]
by Gary Mortimer on (#20J5R)
It is all a matter of scaling. Whilst all the reports I am reading mention Intel very few actually mention the brains behind this task. Intel bought Ascending Technologies earlier this year. As an outsider, it looks like Intel is plotting a steady course into the drone world. Investing in projects that have been successful. […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#20CT4)
Not just flying, but driving and floating as well. Pixhawk 2.1 running Ardupilot software can be used to command all types of autonomous vehicle. Shipping has started from Australia and distributors around the world. Designed by Philip Rowse of ProfiCNC the Pixhawk 2.1 is a tale of two halves. A cube contains an isolated and dampened […]
NVdrones Releases NVsync, the First Automatic Flight Logging and Reporting App for DroneDeploy Users
by Gary Mortimer on (#20DXC)
NVdrones, a start-up that provides cloud-based software solutions for drone fleet management, today released a pioneering flight data automation app for App Market, the first drone industry app store created by DroneDeploy. “Data automation is the missing piece in streamlining flight operations management,†said Kevin Mukai, co-founder of NVdrones, “NVsync in the App Market enables […]
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by Press on (#20DXE)
Prominent Shenzhen drone manufacturer MMC introduces a cost-effective competitor to DJI’s M600: the F6 Plus, a multi-function drone with interchangeable mounts for varying industrial applications. The F6 Plus offers customizable features including: 200 payloads. Commercial customized payloads are configured to meet the needs of any mission. Plug-and-playuniversal mount system. Plug-and-play system provides an ideal platform for […]
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by Press on (#20CKM)
DroneDeploy, the leading cloud-based drone software platform, announced today at the inaugural DroneDeploy Conference the launch of the App Market, the first drone industry app store. The new DroneDeploy App Market launched with more than 15 inaugural apps, and offers third-party developers access to the largest dataset in the world of drone 2D maps and […]
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by Press on (#20BQS)
The SR800 StopRotor prototype has been designed as a modular test bed to easily interchange different wing profiles, rotor systems and engine options. Helicopter hover and fixed wing efficiency will be improved with a custom rotorwing design. An ‘off the shelf’ helicopter has been used in the current and previous aircraft prototypes. The test program will determine optimum […]
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by Press on (#20BBT)
Last weekend I found myself pounding nails into the wall with a rock I found in my yard. With hammer missing and pictures needing to be hung, I had to make due. Fine, the nails were a bit bent, the wall marked, but it got the job done. I’d never dream, however, of using a […]
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by Press on (#20B9W)
INEXA™ Control is an intuitive ground control station that lets you operate unmanned systems while staying compliant with emerging Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. As the commercial variant of ICOMC2, INEXA™ Control is backed by Insitu’s comprehensive experience in professional unmanned aviation, making it the proven solution for safe and reliable operations. This is an […]
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by Kirk Greninger on (#209VF)
The sUSB Expo has released more content from it’s archive in the expert speakers series recorded at the Silicon Valley Drone Show. Within these archives you will find useful facts and information that can provide an edge in the drone industry, from lessons learned to developing technology these videos are a must watch. Sponsors are signing […]
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by Press on (#208EX)
Altus UAS International Limited moves to acquire InnoFlight Technology Limited NEW ZEALAND – Altus UAS International Limited “Altus†is very pleased to announce that it has begun the process to acquire Taiwan-based Innoflight Technology Limited. (“INFâ€). The deal will see Altus take on all of Innoflight’s assets with the resulting formation of a new combined […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#2080G)
I feel a disturbance in the force, a tipping point coming along. Hobbyists are flying 360 camera rigs and posting the results. If you want to create this effect. You really don’t need much in the way of equipment and YouTube is allowing you to disseminate the content in VR to your chosen audience. All […]
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by Press on (#207R9)
Sentient ViDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging) payload has successfully completed its capability demonstration with the UK’s Royal Navy at the recent Unmanned Warrior exercise. The first public demonstration of ViDAR in Europe. In front of senior representatives from the Royal Navy, British government, industry, and representatives of allied militaries from around the world, ViDAR consistently demonstrated its […]
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by Press on (#207BF)
A^3 by Airbus Group recently awarded a Flight Test and Range Services contract for “Project Vahana†to Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), and their partner, SOAR Oregon (SOAR). Project Vahana is an autonomous flying vehicle platform for individual passenger and cargo transport. It seeks to advance automated electric VTOL flight for the emerging on-demand mobility […]
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by Press on (#2073E)
CrowdOptic, SICdrone, and Suspect Technologies today announced a joint initiative to deliver unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from SICdrone, powered by CrowdOptic’s live-streaming capabilities and focal clustering analytics, along with facial recognition and obfuscation technology from Suspect Technologies, to clients in the first responder and public safety industries. Today’s announcement also follows the recent release of […]
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by Press on (#206FV)
Becomes a Vital Asset for Offshore Work North of Alaska Many weeks of slow and costly slogging through ice and fog might have been in store for a workboat fleet, sent a thousand miles from the nearest port to retrieve massive anchors from mooring sites spread across the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. But the lead […]
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by Press on (#20666)
Wyvern, the global leader in manned and unmanned safety, quality and risk management has signed a partnership agreement with Acend, an innovative company that combines the power of big data, technology and analytics to deliver cost effective, pay as you fly insurance to drone operators. “Acend is on the cutting edge of on-demand insurance for […]
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by Press on (#2064H)
Aireon has announced the successful completion of a service delivery point Site Acceptance Test (SAT) with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Ireland’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). The test confirmed that IAA’s service delivery point, a critical component for receiving global air traffic surveillance data, can process Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) […]
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by Press on (#2064K)
Shenzhen-based robotics startup Makeblock released the new Airblock, a modular six-axis drone that transforms into various flying configurations, including hexacopter and hovercraft. Airblock combines the best of building blocks with flight physics and engineering to make each flying experience unique. Airblock consists of magnetic, modular parts that are easy to assemble and disassemble without tools. […]
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by Press on (#205F4)
QuestUAV Ltd and Beijing Topcon Business and Trade Co., Ltd (BTBT) are very pleased to announce their partnership for exclusive UAS supply, along with training and maintenance support for all QuestUAV airframes across the Chinese market. Beijing Topcon (BTBT), one of the region’s foremost surgical and medical equipment providers, has also spent the last few […]
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by Press on (#2044T)
The Aperture is a new professional 800mm wheelbase hexacopter drone designed for aerial photography. It features all that you want in a large camera drone like excellent stability, heavy lift capabilities, long-endurance, retractable landing arms allowing it to fly in most weather conditions. The retractable landing arms are an excellent feature for an aerial photography drone […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#2043X)
Hawaii’s hero of the hour Chris Ballard joins in from Tasmania and talks Freedom Class Racing and Parrot Disco wings at the Worlds DIY cruise missile man Bruce Simpson tells us wings are a problem, drone rules in New Zealand and DSMX2 drone hacking. Along for the ride, Patrick Egan, Sean Wendland, Erich Freymann, Stuart Townley […]
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by Press on (#202WN)
DJI’s latest generation of the NAZA series, the N3 flight controller, is tailor-made for a multitude of hobbyist and industrial applications. Its robust flight control algorithm is ideal for controlling a broad range of industrial and DIY multirotor aircraft, providing professional stability. The N3 flight controller is compatible with professional remote controllers and receivers, DJI’s […]
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by Press on (#202WQ)
Leveraging our renowned sUAS platform, SaaS offerings and industry expertise, Aeryon enables customers to create scalable UAS inspection and emergency response solutions. With 10 years of in-field experience and tens of thousands of flight hours, Aeryon is pleased to announce the availability of end-to-end enterprise solutions for its energy and utility customers. Based on deep […]
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by Press on (#202CE)
UAV-America, Inc., announced today the implementation of its advanced Sense and Avoid System (obstacle avoidance) for their Eagle XF quad platform. Partnering with AerialGuard, based in Tel Aviv and New York. The two companies have designed and deployed a robust navigation system using Nvidia Jetson TX1 embedded platform combined with vision, acoustic and laser sensors, […]
by Press on (#2028A)
C-Astral Aerospace and Alta Devices today announced that Alta’s world record-breaking solar technology will be used to significantly extend the endurance for the most sophisticated of C-Astral’s next generation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Details of the agreement are not being disclosed. C-Astral’s latest system, called the LRS (long range solar), can fly at least two […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#2008Z)
A very clever way to trigger a release to drop bait. Just use the LED on-off function. I wonder if drone fishing will become a thing. It certainly changes the odds. Retailing for $144.99 the unit is tidy and easy to install. An Achilles heel that I see for this device is that it relies on DJI […]
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by Press on (#2005S)
Octopus ISR Systems (Europe) and SkyIMD (USA) signed a strategic partnership agreement. From now on, SkyIMD will be offering the Epsilon range of gimbals integrated into their FAA/EASA/ANAC certified pods for manned aviation customers; they will also distribute Octopus ISR Systems products and provide customer support for unmanned industry customers within the US. With Octopus […]
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by Press on (#20036)
The use of drones in safety investigations has the potential to significantly reduce costs and improve investigator safety. The ATSB’s drone project manager, Aaron Holman, says the organisation has been monitoring the emerging technology since 2012. “The technology has reached a point where we believe it can be usefully deployed to accident sites to assist […]
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by Press on (#2002D)
Bill Carey New arrivals to the world of commercial drones may trace its start to the August 2016 effective date of the FAA’s Part 107 regulation for commercial small unmanned aircraft systems or perhaps to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which expedited their entry into the national airspace system. The industry’s old […]
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by Press on (#2002F)
Verizon put new drone technology into action in October with three different use cases of the unmanned aerial systems or UAS to enhance network performance and reliability. Here is a closer look at the network activities and a comparison of the types of drones used. Delivering 4G LTE service from the air An unmanned aircraft […]
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by Press on (#1ZZZB)
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both military and commercial applications, today announced the receipt of a contract from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence on October 14 for small UAS, upgrades and support services totaling $10,321,375. Delivery is anticipated within six months. The contract encompasses AeroVironment’s entire family […]
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by Press on (#1ZZXS)
Job description Responsibilities To generate and increase the number of business customers and to achieve and exceed sales targets To define and develop corporate sales plan including providing market intelligence Able to develop solid, long-term professional relationships with prospects and key partners with a short time Conduct […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#1ZZS6)
The 2016 UAS Integration and Issues Conference will provide you answers to burning UAS questions such as: Part 107 is in full implementation. How’s it going? 67% of Part 107 waivers, and 91% of airspace applications, have been denied. Why? The Micro UAS rule is expected in December. Is it coming and how does it […]
by Press on (#1ZWZB)
Copter-3.4 has been released for both multicopters and traditional helicopters and is available for download from the Mission Planner, QGroundControl, AP Planner2 and likely other ground stations as well. This is a very major release with dozens of new features that are listed in the Release Notes5 but also the main items are listed below. […]
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by Press on (#1ZWK2)
Sky-Futures and Flyability have partnered up to bring to market a fully integrated solution for drone-based industrial inspection. The Flyability Elios is the groundbreaking collision-tolerant drone allowing access to complex and confined spaces where manned entry is not possible or desirable. Expanse is the world leading software for end-to-end management of drone-based industrial inspection data. […]
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by Press on (#1ZWK4)
Embention keeps continuously developing its products improving day by day their capabilities and performance. On this occasion, we announce the new design of NM& M400 multirotor drone. This multirotor drone is available in both standard and tethered versions. Being able to develop all kind of activities: control and conservation of wildlife and flora, firefighting, precision […]
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by Press on (#1ZWHA)
Epoc Unmanned is excited to bring an update to the community regarding the OBS ground control surveying system. First we would like to thank everyone for their support and feedback regarding the system. You have spoken and even though it’s clear you LOVE the OBS concept we will continue to listen to your suggestions and […]
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by Gary Mortimer on (#1ZSC8)
Karma is hitting the street (see what I did there) and videos are starting to be uploaded. So a few that caught my eye. The first a tear down which will be monster useful for folks and perhaps become one of the most popular Karma videos around. Well done Nathan Shaw Now from this, we deduce […]
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