sUAS News

Every geodata provider in the world knows that simple and fast access to the information they provide is key to delivering real value to their end users. More and more drone pilots, satellite data providers, scanner operators and aerial photographers are discovering that 4DMapper is the key component in making this happen. Delivering enormous file […]

One of the pillars of UC Berkeley’s Mechanical Engineering program is the Senior Capstone Design Course. Every year, senior students are asked to work on an ME design project that addresses a specific problem or mission. For the 2016 Spring semester, six students in Team SkyBison were asked to design a solution to give the DJI […]

The rapid evolution of small unmanned air systems (sUAS) technologies is fueling the exponential growth of the commercial drone sector, creating new asymmetric threats for warfighters. sUASs’ size and low cost enable novel concepts of employment that present challenges to current defense systems. These emerging irregular systems and concepts of operations in diverse environments require […]

Unmanned Experts, a Denver-based provider of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drone) managed services, consulting and training, announces its first week-long course dedicated to preparing individuals to train and qualify for the new FAA “Remote Pilot Airman Certificate with Small UAS Rating.” This certificate allows its holders to operate UAS in commercial environments and incorporate UAS and drone systems into their […]

NASA has designed an innovative antenna-mounting platform that meets the needs of the unmanned aircraft market by providing a low-cost, low-power mobile auto-tracking antenna. The patent-pending platform offers continuous rotation of nearly 60 pounds of antennas, transmitters, and receivers along with customized software to automatically track a target such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, or […]

Total Safety U.S. Inc., the world’s premier provider of industrial inspection and integrated safety solutions, today announced the further expansion of its commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) solutions and an exclusive alliance and collaboration agreement with Era Group Inc., a leading helicopter transport operator. Total Safety was one of the original 24 companies approved by […]

The EVA-M8Q – a complete high-sensitivity GNSS module in a 7 x 7 mm package. EVA-M8Q supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. With its very high acquisition and tracking sensitivity, the EVA-M8Q is ideal for small antenna designs or covert installations, whereas the previously announced EVA-M8M is better suited to cost-sensitive systems. The EVA-M8 modules […]

Easily manage multiple volume measurements, edit and sharpen mesh surfaces, remove background for clearer orthoplanes, use images from 360° cameras, and more… Volume Manager New interface for volume measurements: easily create, view and compare measurements at the same time. Mesh Editing New mesh editing capabilities to manually sharpen and flatten surfaces for even more perfect […]

We’re Hiring! We’re looking for 3 experienced, UK qualified remote pilots who have experience with UAV survey and inspection operations to join our growing team of UAV experts. We’re also searching for talented administrators that are comfortable with speaking with high profile blue chip clients, government agencies and multinational companies. You’ll need to be capable […]

AUV Flight Services – Tucson, AZ General: Flight Crew team member for a commercial Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System to support US based commercial customer contract requirements within the Continental United States. This is a full time salaried position with benefits and is considered an entry level position within the program with opportunities for future advancement. […]

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – For the first time, the Lone Star UAS Center (LSUASC) of Excellence and Innovation at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will be able to monitor a NASA UAS flight as it is happening across the country. A recently completed agreement between LSUASC and the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif. […]

AeroVironment’s Precision Recovery System enables block 2 Puma AE to operate from a wide variety of vessels for rapid response reconnaissance Hand launched from the ship, Puma AE autonomously guides itself into a net on the flight deck after mission completion ISR data from Puma AE streams directly into the ship’s command and control system […]

Aurora Flight Sciences is looking to expand its operational testing of the Centaur Optionally Piloted Aircraft (OPA) system to Lonesome Pine Airport in Wise County, Virginia. Through this endeavor, Aurora aims to continue advancing the Virginia Unmanned Systems Commission’s progress toward making the state a leader in the unmanned systems industry, while also establishing Wise […]

Hydra Fusion Tools is our answer to big data. Operation of an unmanned system is no longer a stand-alone activity. There are an assortment of maps, images,
 video and intelligence which are being broadcast to the operators and this needs to be fused into a common operational picture. Hydra Fusion Tools creates this picture, in […]

The FAA released a draft version of the Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) for Part 107 around June 21st. Everyone went crazy with this info and started developing some type of study guide or curriculum for the Part 107 knowledge exam. Some weeks later, the FAA released the final version of the Part 107 ACS. This […]

To help start-up drone businesses and existing smaller operators, Coverdrone has launched an affordable policy that still offers great insurance cover. Coverdrone Lite doesn’t cut corners but gives £5,000 equipment cover and £1,000,000 public liability insurance. The new product gives great peace of mind while you are developing your drone business. During those early years […]

UAV Imaging Services in upstate New York with a modified Sky Hero Spyder 850 holds a Kipp and Zonen pyranometer to pick up shortwave radiation reflected by the vegetation below and record it for an ongoing research project at Cornell University. Data will help scientists interpret how forests can help to control climate change. Charlotte […]

The Maine Department of Transportation invited 4Rotor filming llc. to fly their sUAS over various structures in July. The MDOT is creating an inspection program to maximize safety and efficiency with hopes of integrating the UAS to accomplish the task. These aircraft can provide an unparalleled approach to visual inspections. One demonstration (left) a sign […]

LYNCHBURG, VA. – With the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) first regulations regarding commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, commonly referred to as drones) released in June, training programs across the country are getting a boost. Liberty University School of Aeronautics’ UAS program remains a leader in training this new category of specialized pilots. While […]

You’ll need to see things from 400 feet up, but execute precisely and under tight and constant deadline pressure at ground level. We are a hands-on unit inside a hands-on company. You will not just suggest or craft communication strategy, you will implement it. To be successful, you will need to be flexible, driven, curious, […]

NCTech, the developer of reality imaging systems, today announced that theMeasurement Module for its industrial-grade iSTAR panoramic camera has been integrated into offerings from software firms Arithmetica and Veesus. First announced at the SPAR 3D conference and tradeshow in April, the Measurement Module is delivered as an NCTech SDKand enables iSTAR users to take measurements […]

East Palo Alto, CA: With the seasonal outbreak of wildfires across western states and particularly in southern California, the issue of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones interfering with life-saving emergency flight operations has again come to the forefront. Already this year, drones have hampered firefighting operations in California, Nevada, and Utah. Speaking on the recent San Gabriel fires, […]

It seems we were just ahead of the rest of the news here in South Africa when we spoke in last night’s Hangout about an incident that occurred in South Africa at the end of July. An FPV racing fan was flying from open ground in the small town of Duynefontein, less than 2km from […]

A drone enters a restricted airspace and hovers above thousands of spectators, including several state presidents and many iconic athletes. Tensions run high, expensive anti-drone systems are trained on the target and ready to fire. Now what? Disable the drone and let several kilograms of metal and plastic and sharp bits plummet onto the crowd […]

“You young guys and your e-tickets; just wait until you show up and the airline doesn’t have a record of it.” – Mumbled by a former boss as he rifled through his briefcase looking for his lost paper ticket at the check-in counter. Recently another business associate made a similar statement about Drone Insurance while […]

Cyberhawk have completed thousands of transmission and distribution tower inspections, multiple industrial chimney and cooling tower inspections and more than 200 aerial land survey projects for utilities clients. The iHawk software platform enables our clients to easily and intuitively access their deliverables using any device with an internet connection and a web browser. Aerial Inspection […]

The Guardian Newspaper in the UK is reporting that a woman in her twenties has died in the vicinity of Wandsworth Prison. She was a passenger in a vehicle fleeing from police officers investigating a drone sighting. The driver is in critical condition in hospital. This may just be a coincidence, as yet no reports […]

So a high ticket price anti-drone system has failed to do its job or has it? The Daily Mail reports that at least three drones were seen over the Rio Olympic opening ceremony. Fanboys of some systems have been shouting loudly online that it could not possibly be one of their favorites as extra geofencing […]

I’m not sure how this will work in the real world. Flock wants to route around you. Operators can intelligently map their environment Flock’s real-time ground level data analytics optimises flight paths, reduces accident risk and protects cargo Insurance Providers can accurately quantify and price risk Flock considers and weights multiple data feeds, providing a quantified, on-the-spot […]

This course covers the basics of unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) flight, UAS flight safety, and FAA rules and regulations for the Small Unmanned Aircraft Operator. Attendees will receive instruction, consultation, and active flight training during the course. Designed for new and current UAS pilots, attendees will learn from experts at Kansas State Polytechnic to safely […]

Today, Verifly, the first company to offer on-demand drone insurance, officially launches in 40 states — including California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Arizona. Starting at $10/hour with an easy-to-use app, Verifly is the easiest, lowest cost and most flexible drone liability insurance option for both recreational and commercial users, protecting drone users from […]

Drone Sports Association (DSA), the leading global drone racing and drone sports entertainment company, today crowned Zachry “A_Nub” Thayer the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Champion. Presented by GoPro, the race took place in front of thousands of spectators on Governors Island, New York. The 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Championships Presented by GoPro featured […]

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast growing company in an exciting industry. The Role: – Operating as pilot in command of unmanned aircrafts – Assisting in the maintenance and developing of flight equipment – Preparation and application of risk assessments Ideal Candidate: – RPA-L/BNUC-s and or Private/ Military/ Commercial pilot experience – […]

Transport Risk Management, Inc. are brokers engaged in the practice of UAS, aviation insurance and risk management services. As a leading aviation and aerospace brokerage, we provide our clients with a complete service for all their insurance, reinsurance and risk management needs. As part of our business philosophy, Transport Risk strongly believes that educating our […]

The purchase of the supercomputer required to run the latest whizzy whiz software was sort of approved by the ministry of finance, your wife. She will be bewildered next year when you need another. The home PC only gets updated every 3 to 5 years. That’s the reality of making your own maps or 3D […]

Michigan-based Vayu, Inc. completed the first ever series of long-range, fully autonomous drone flights with blood and stool samples this past week, setting records in the process. The samples were flown from villages in rural Madagascar to a central testing facility, over hilly terrain without any road infrastructure. The unique ability of Vayu’s delivery drone […]

Whether you are building a drone for Agriculture, Inspections, Surveys, Delivery or Emergency Response, FlytPOD will help you accelerate your development. It comes with a hybrid architecture and a reliable sensor suite for safe operation of drones. Further, its powerful processor, communication system, support for variety of payloads and framework for developing onboard and offboard […]

Natural disasters (droughts, floods, blizzards…etc.) cause immense crop loss and leave farmers with empty pockets at the end of a season. Yield increase is the only short term solution to such calamities. And with the latest technology of precision farming drones, farmers can examinine crops and maximize their harvest. MMC’s partnership with an “agricultural […]

They know how to squeeze the competition where it hurts. Next it will be Thanksgiving sales and then Christmas specials. GoPro must have pages of spreadsheets tracking how DJI pricing fluctuates. Pitching Karma’s launch price is going to be critical. There will be fanboys, always that will just buy GoPro. But the drone lands without […]

Well blow me down, Jeff has painted a 757 in company colours, to be operated by existing air cargo companies. How long before some of these are flying autonomously in remote areas? ‘Amazon today is showcasing its first ever branded air cargo plane during Seafair’s Air Show, an annual community celebration taking place in […]

In Brazil temporary flight restrictions will help improve safety and security DJI, the world’s leading maker of unmanned aerial vehicles, has updated software in its drones to include no-fly zones around venues for the upcoming international athletic competitions in Brazil. These temporary restrictions in Rio de Janerio, Sao Paulo, Brasilia and other Brazilian cities were […]

Sky-Futures has been awarded the highest level of SGS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Safety & Compliance Verification, passing the most comprehensive audit of safety systems and operational safety practices within the drone industry. SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company with a global network of 1,800 offices and laboratories, and […]

SkySkopes is looking for licensed pilots to join the team in the coolest side of UAS: the flying. SkySkopes flies some of the most exciting missions in the country on turbines, transmission lines, substations, farm fields, and buildings of beautiful architecture. We fly on USAF bases, have an FAA approved test site next door, and […]

Propeller is growing and we are looking for new talents to join our team in beautiful Sydney, Australia. If you love the sound of a career where you’ll probably need to figure out something about GPS frequencies, computer vision colour analysis, construction industry safety regulation or mobile bandwidth optimisation on a normal day, then keep reading! We’re a small […]

Blue Bear engineers, in partnership with CREATEC, inspected the HMS Illustrious (R06), an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy. The RISER system demonstrated how automated unmanned systems can safely fly inside ships for inspection. The trials were also conducted in partnership with Lloyd’s Register, and demonstrated the safe navigation and flight of the RISER system, […]

Septentrio are pleased to announce the release of the GeoTagZ processing software for use with high precision UAV operations. GeoTagZ is developed to make post-processing easy with only one step, the software reads both the UAV datafile, the reference datafile, and the JPG picures. The output file of GeoTagZ contains all JPG’s included with high […]

Albuquerque, New Mexico (August 3, 2016) – Silent Falcon™ UAS Technologies is pleased to announce the formation of three significant distribution partnerships to help manage the demand for the Silent Falcon Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) around the world. At Silent Falcon UAS Technologies, we incorporate the latest proven technological advances in solar power, RF communications, […]

EVP (Enhanced Video Processing) is a set of features designed to improve the capture quality of the Parrot Bebop Drones! Once the firmware is updated, your videos and picture will be brighter and sharper than ever. A global capture improvement This update includes new video settings to enhance the quality of your shots […]

By Anya Lamb Elevation data is crucial to many industries. Businesses are beginning to look to drones as a faster, safer, more cost-effective alternative to traditional ground-based survey methods of capturing elevation data. Over the last few months, we’ve rolled out a number of tools to help companies leverage elevation data, including improved volume calculations, […]

August 3, 2016 – DJI, the world’s leading aerial-imaging company, has partnered with leading UAV software company Propeller Aero, to launch an integrated solution to reduce costs, improve safety and drive operational efficiency in the construction and mining industries. The partnership integrates DJI’s market-leading commercial-grade aerial platform, the Matrice 100 with Propeller’s cloud-based software specifically designed for surveying […]