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SALT LAKE CITY – In a first for the USA, according to ABC News, Utah authorities will likely be the first in the nation to be allowed to disable and down drones for flying too close to wildfires after the state’s lawmakers approved legislation on Wednesday. This special session of the Utah Legislature was called…The post Utah lawmakers vote to let authorities disable drones near wildfires appeared first on sUAS News.

FARNBOROUGH, ENGLAND – At Farnborough 2016, Thales is launching Fulmar X, a new concept that uses a small, flexible Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) to meet the needs of both military and civil customers in order to suite a wide range of surveillance missions (border surveillance, natural disasters, illegal traffic monitoring…). Fulmar X is a highly…The post Thales launches new Fulmar X UAS at Farnborough appeared first on sUAS News.

FARNBOROUGH, ENGLAND – There appeared to be few signs of a slowdown in aircraft and engine orders at the Farnborough International airshow today. By the close of day three the order total had crept up to US$85 billion, beating the totals from the 2015 Paris Airshow. Commenting about the positive sales, Farnborough International Commercial Director, Amanda…The post Farnborough 2016 orders over $85 billion by day three appeared first on sUAS News.

The list of high-end 3D-printed drones grows with one more as Russia’s entry into this space is unveiled. This week at the INNOPROM International Industrial Fair in Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg), Russia, Russian Defence Contractor, United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC), unveiled its 3D printed fixed-wing drone. According to the company’s statement given to Russian TV news, this…The post Russia’s First 3D Printed Surveillance Drone Unveiled appeared first on sUAS News.

FARNBOROURG, ENGLAND – Falco EVO, the longest-endurance version of Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s successful Falco unmanned air system (UAS), has been selected by two customers in the Middle East and Gulf region. A surveillance and intelligence-gathering platform, the Falco EVO can fly for up to 20 hours, carrying a payload of up to 100 kg. With access to a…The post Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s Falco EVO Unmanned Aircraft Selected by Two Customers appeared first on sUAS News.

If you missed the publication of sUAS Guide issue 2 on 1 July, go and have a look now. You can read it for free online in your browser or via your mobile device. sUAS Guide Issue 2 – July 2016 https://joom.ag/ZcpQ In this edition: Aerial Survey in Mauritius by South African-based UAS operator Luke Wijnberg…The post Read sUAS Guide Online For Free appeared first on sUAS News.

National survey by Professional Photographers of America reveals drone use on the rise across photography industry and sees biggest drone use seen in Real Estate, Commercial, Wedding and Nature photography. ATLANTA, GA - Recent data released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates that drone sales will grow from 2.5 million in 2016 to 7 million in 2020. Additionally, the organization projects that sales of drones intended for commercial use will more than quadruple from 600,000 this year to 2.7 million in...The post Drone Use On the Rise Across Photography Industry appeared first on sUAS News.

Thermal mapping and inspection workflow offer new opportunities for utilities, insurance and other industries By Anya Lamb, Marketing Manager @DroneDeploy – Along with construction, inspection is poised to be one of the primary industries to adopt drones — and it’s no wonder. Traditional means of inspecting buildings, utilities and other infrastructure are time consuming, labor…The post DroneDeploy & DJI Partner to Deliver Inspection & Thermal Mapping Capabilities appeared first on sUAS News.

Previously introduced as “World’s smallest LWIR Drone”, TeAx Technology used a small consumer drone as a technical demonstrator for its super lightweight ThermalCapture MiniAV. The ThermalCapture MiniAV is a fully functional thermal camera with analog video out. The weight is only 5g (0.01 lbs) on the complete solution, which provides a resolution of 160 x 120 px.The post World’s Smallest And Lightest Drone Thermal Camera appeared first on sUAS News.

By Rebecca Wilson – Skyward Matt Dunlevy has a vision for his company, SkySkopes, and it seems to be working. Though they opened their doors in late 2014—less than two years ago—SkySkopes already employs a dozen pilots, has contracts with major utility companies, and is the leading UAS flight provider in North Dakota’s northern Red…The post SkySkopes Talks Scaling a Successful Drone Operation appeared first on sUAS News.

"This flight campaign — the world's largest gathering of atmospheric science and UAS researchers to date — exceeded everyone's expectations" LEXINGTON, Ky. — Nearly 100 researchers and students from four universities, including the University of Kentucky (UK), converged in Stillwater, Oklahoma, recently to do what they do best — fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise…The post Universities off to a Flying Start with Large Drone Research Project appeared first on sUAS News.

MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA – Aiming squarely at the emerging markets of drone mapping and mobile robotics,Velodyne LiDAR today announced a partnership agreement with Dibotics, a Paris-based pioneer in GPS-denied and infrastructure-less navigation. Under the agreement, Dibotics will provide consulting services to Velodyne LiDAR customers who require 3D SLAM software, while Velodyne will assist Dibotics in enhancing…The post Velodyne LiDAR Targets Emerging Markets for Drone Mapping appeared first on sUAS News.

SALINA, Kansas — The unmanned aircraft systems program on Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus is adding to its academic offerings through a new collaboration with a neighboring university. Starting this fall, students in Kansas State Polytechnic’s UAS program will be able to enroll in an emergency management minor taken through Kansas Wesleyan University, or KWU,…The post Kansas State Polytechnic offers UAS students new emergency management minor through agreement with Kansas Wesleyan University appeared first on sUAS News.

Joint development to prove viability of technology to reduce collisions, create safer civilian airspaceFARNBOROUGH, England – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is partnering with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to jointly develop a sense-and-avoid capability for IAI’s Heron family of unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Selected for funding from the Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation, the system will be…The post Honeywell and Israel Aerospace Industries to Demonstrate New UAS Sense-and-Avoid Capabilities appeared first on sUAS News.

DroneData® delivers Performance Boost Architecture, an advanced computing platform, for it’s newest line of GPU accelerated servers. This Performance Boost addresses all of the subsystems that comprise today’s data center servers. At the core of our advanced computing products are the latest and fastest Intel i7 and Xeon processors commercially available. We performance tune the…The post The Best Platform for Pixel Based Computing is DroneData appeared first on sUAS News.

A £1 million project to boost sustainable agriculture in China is being led by aerospace engineers at Loughborough University Leicestershire, United Kingdom – Professor Wen-Hua Chen and his research team from the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering are part of an international consortium selected to gain a greater understanding of plant science, pest and disease…The post Loughborough University engineers selected to safeguard and develop China’s sustainable agriculture appeared first on sUAS News.

Negotiations for aviation must be considered as a priority in the first wave of discussions with the EU, now that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) CEO Marc Bailey highlighted today. “We have developed legislation alongside EASA that supports our sector. It is therefore…The post BBGA pledges status quo on EU legislation for aviation, post Brexit appeared first on sUAS News.

Elbit Systems launches, in a press gathering at the Farnborough Airshow 2016 – SPECTROTM XR (Extra Range), the latest and most advanced electro-optic payload developed by Elbit Systems for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. SPECTRO XR is an ultra-long-range, day/night, multi-spectral electro-optical ISTAR system that provides 20” payload performance in a 15”…The post Elbit Systems Launches SPECTRO™ XR appeared first on sUAS News.

A paper well worth reading Andrew V. Shelley Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd, Andrew Shelley Economic Consulting Ltd, andrew@asms.co.nz On 16 December 2015, the FAA issued Interim Final Rule 80 FR 78593, requiring the registration of all unmanned aircraft weighing more than 250g. The 250g weight requirement was set on the basis of analysis by…The post A Model of Human Harm from a Falling Unmanned Aircraft: Implications for UAS Regulation appeared first on sUAS News.

A multi-million-pound transformation of the RAF Museum’s London home will welcome visitors to discover a new green heart of the community in Colindale, reflecting the historic RAF Hendon airfield. New, innovative galleries will explore the first 100 years of the RAF, its roles today and invite visitors to imagine its future contribution and technology. A…The post RAF’s countdown to 2018 and 100 years of service has begun. appeared first on sUAS News.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced that its company-owned Predator® C Avenger® RPA system has achieved a historic milestone in receiving a FAA-issued Experimental Certificate (EC), enabling it to perform routine operations in the U.S. National…The post GA-ASI’s Predator C Avenger Receives FAA Experimental Certificate appeared first on sUAS News.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced that the UK Ministry of Defence has selected the Certifiable Predator® B (CPB) RPA system, with some specific modifications, to fulfill the country’s future armed Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and…The post Royal Air Force to aquire certifiable Predator B appeared first on sUAS News.

By Lia Reich The sUAS rule for commercial operations is set to take effect August 29, 2016. The barriers to entry have been decreased significantly and opened the doors to businesses that want to leverage this technology. However, there are a couple of ways we can expand upon the rule that will allow our customers…The post Experimental airworthiness certificate takes PrecisionHawk out of sight appeared first on sUAS News.

I wonder if they are not getting some video and photos together for next weeks Farnborough airshow. This years Farnborough International Airshow becomes the worlds largest public drone event. Military vendors during the trade week and FPV racing and more at the DJI sponsored public airshow over the weekend. Speaking at that event on Saturday Lauren…The post Amazon Prime Air flight testing in the UK appeared first on sUAS News.

People’s Drone PD-1 UAS is a complete solution that consist of a light-weight 3 m wing span UAV platform equipped with a fuel engine, gimbal and ground control station. Other payloads are also available upon request. PD-1is suitable for surveillance, aero photo mapping and other applications. Top features: 5+ hour endurance 2000 m service ceiling…The post People’s Drone 1 appeared first on sUAS News.

James Maxwell RSK Orbital Limited Requested by the telecommunication company – Arqiva, RSK Orbital surveyed Emley Moor Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in UK, which broadcasts over 10,000 square kilometers. The 3D reconstruction in Pix4Dmapper allows them to inspect small patches and cracks on the tower without exposing workers under extremely dangerous conditions. Emley Moor Tower…The post Inspection of the Tallest Tower in the UK appeared first on sUAS News.

What has been colloquially called the FAA reauthorization has been agreed upon by the US Congress. It is properly called the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016. (“FESSA”). This Act needed to be passed because the current funding liabilities of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (“FMRA”) expire July 15,2016, but…The post FAA Reauthorization of 2016 & Drones: A First Look appeared first on sUAS News.

Lumenera, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of Lumenera Linux SDK 2.1, their new software development kit designed for embedded platforms using Linux ARM based processors. Combining powerful features with reliable performance, the Lumenera Linux SDK 2.1 software maximizes the high-speed,…The post Lumenera Corporation Announces the Release of Their ‘Lumenera Linux SDK 2.1’ appeared first on sUAS News.

SALINA, Kansas — Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus is a part of another pioneering move in the unmanned aircraft systems industry with its contributions to a newly created UAS position for the state. Kansas State Polytechnic will be a part-time home to Bob Brock, Kansas’ first-ever director of unmanned aircraft. Announced during an event July…The post Kansas’ first-ever UAS director to have part-time residency at Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus appeared first on sUAS News.

PrecisionHawk is proud to introduce the Lancaster 5, the company’s fifth generation small UAV platform with highly advanced data collection and flight safety capabilities. To learn more about the Lancaster 5, visit http://www.precisionhawk.com/lancasterThe post PrecisionHawk Lancaster 5 appeared first on sUAS News.

Trimble UAS is formerly known as Gatewing. Gatewing was founded in the summer of 2008 in Ghent (Belgium) and developed into a full-fledged business thanks to the efforts of the three business-spirited starters of the company (Peter Cosyn, Maarten Vandenbroucke and Maarten Van Speybroek) and Gatewing’s young and motivated team. In October 2010 Gatewing launched…The post Gatewing/Trimble :- Firmware / Software Engineer Belguim appeared first on sUAS News.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced that fuselage integration of its new Certifiable Predator® B (CPB) RPA system in now underway. “The start of fuselage integration for the CPB aircraft represents a significant milestone in our…The post Certifiable Predator B Fuselage Integration Begins appeared first on sUAS News.

The French Aerospace industry association GIFAS will host more than 45 French companies presenting their know-how in the French Pavilion at the Farnborough Air Show that runs from 11–17 July 2016. The exhibitors include prime contractors, equipment manufacturers and SMEs, engineering companies and maintenance specialists. This strong showing by France’s industry at one of this year’s most important…The post Salon Farnborough International Air Show 2016 – a high profile for the French aeronautics industry appeared first on sUAS News.

We have just released a new research study titled “The Truth about Drones in Construction and Infrastructure Inspection.” The free report is the second in series of studies sponsored by BZ Media that looks objectively at each major commercial market for drones and drone technology. In the report, we show how drones have been used successfully in construction…The post The Truth about Drones in Construction and Inspection appeared first on sUAS News.

By Anya Lamb, Marketing Manager @DroneDeploy After a disaster, it’s important to clean up and rebuild, but it’s also critical to capture the site as it is so that the damage can be assessed. Drone mapping gives insurance companies a fast, easy way of accurately documenting the scene, preserving key details while letting the process…The post Drone Map Saves Insurance Company €99,985,000 appeared first on sUAS News.

Senseable, a small danish drone technology developing company is pleased to announce it won 1’st price in the annual innovation contest called “Sky-Watch Lab award”. The panel of judges represented companies like IBM Robotics and Boing Phantom Works, as well as Sky-Watch, a Danish developer of professional drones for military and civil use. Senseable is developing a universal…The post Senseable wins the annual Sky-Watch Labs award appeared first on sUAS News.

Part Two in a Series on Federal Preemption – Mark Del Bianco, Special Counsel to Antonelli Law The FAA’s recent announcement of Part 107, the final rule for commercial small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS or drones), has justifiably received a lot of publicity and general praise. There has been little comment on what the rule…The post FAA Punts on the Preemption Issue in Part 107 appeared first on sUAS News.

Providence, Rhode Island – Textron Aviation Inc., Textron AirLand, Textron Systems, Bell Helicopter , TRU Simulation + Trainingand Textron Airborne Solutions, all businesses of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), have announced their plans for the Farnborough International Airshow (FIAS)—one of the leading aerospace events in the world—which will be held July 11-15 at the Hampshire Airport.…The post Textron Businesses to Feature Broad Product Lineup At Farnborough International Airshow 2016 appeared first on sUAS News.

by Christopher Ball 412th Test Wing Public Affairs EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Enlisted Airmen are not commonly associated with operating aircraft or systems in flight. However, that role is changing, and the developmental test world is now benefitting from enlisted sensor operators in the Global Vigilance Combined Test Force. Three enlisted Global Hawk Sensor Operators (SOs)…The post Enlisted members bring operational experience to Global Vigilance CTF appeared first on sUAS News.

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Commerce will be sending a team to London, UK for the Farnborough International Airshow from July 11-17, 2016. The Commerce team will be joined by representatives from eight Idaho-based companies in the aerospace industry. The Farnborough Airshow is one of the world’s largest aerospace expositions. The event takes…The post Idaho Commerce to Participate in Farnborough International Airshow with 8 Idaho Aerospace Companies appeared first on sUAS News.

As the first half of 2016 screams into the rearview mirror, sUAS News brings you sUAS Guide Issue 2. Lots of happenings in the last few weeks including the FAA finalizing the Part 107 ‘small UAS Rule’, which we will see come into effect in August this year. A great step forward to foster…The post sUAS Guide Issue 2 is here appeared first on sUAS News.

Starscream is proud to offer LiDar (Light Detection and Ranging) to their already vast arsenal of sensors provided for their customers in Western Canada. Finding a viable, light weight LiDar sensor that can achieve optimal remote sensing performance on a UAV platform can be a challenge. Finding the balance of pros and cons each one provides has been a focal point for…The post Starscream Aerial Now Offers UAV LiDar in Western Canada appeared first on sUAS News.

The Airborne VANGUARD is ‘next best thing’ in high endurance multi-rotor aircraft systems, based on the reliable Airborne SENTINEL+. The Airborne VANGUARD is a modular unmanned aircraft system (UAS) offering multi-payload support whilst combining reliable technology with tried-and-tested engineering. This enables the Airborne VANGUARDsystem to meet a wide variety of applications and the design needs of the user. The VANGUARD supports detachable arms for simple and compact storage in a rugged Aluminium Carry Case, allowing…The post Vanguard by Airborne Drones appeared first on sUAS News.

Our American readers will be having the day off, so why not make one of these:- It was created by TheModelMaker and is just one of many amazing designs……. I am an architect, designer, customizer, model maker and geek. I am interested in all sort of art and craft. I am self tough artist, I…The post Something for the weekend (yes I know its Monday) appeared first on sUAS News.

Flightradar24 have started using the GOMX-3 satellite from GomSpace to collected ADS-B data from flights transiting the Atlantic Ocean outside there terrestrial coverage area and integrated that data into the Flightradar24 network, a first for any commercial flight tracking service. Not much of a leap of imagination to see this sort of thing filling the…The post Flightradar24 start using satellites for ADSB coverage. appeared first on sUAS News.

On June 29th, the EMT LUNA TUAS (Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System) of the German Army, took off for the first flight within the MINUSMA mission of the United Nations (UN) in Mali. Aircraft S/N 255 flew successfully for several hours, providing vital ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance – ISR) for the German Bundeswehr, which is sharing…The post First Flight and FOC for EMT LUNA TUAS in UN MINUSMA Mission in Mali appeared first on sUAS News.

Some very interesting airframes and thoughts coming out of Australia. They are already building custom SLT’s for re-sellers. I really like the Carbonix value statement. Passion for beautiful design and elegant engineering. I am putting this company on my watch list. http://carbonix.com.au/The post Carbonix Visio appeared first on sUAS News.

Some impressive work being laid out on the updated http://www.dronesimaging.com/ website. Rabati Castle (Georgian: რაბათის ციხე), is a medieval castle complex in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. Built in the 13th century, initially was called the Lomisa castle until it was conquered by Ottomans. Topographical survey, May 2016. Results obtained from 1932 aerial photographs taken by drone. The orthophoto and…The post Drones Imaging map Georgian medieval castle appeared first on sUAS News.

Felix Meissner Beta firmware is now available through Mission Planner for Ping ADS-B support in Copter, Plane and Helicopter. Below is the procedure for loading the firmware on your Pixhawk/APM autopilot to visualize ADS-B compliant aircraft in your operational vicinity. Verify that you are running the latest version of Mission Planner Open Mission Planner and…The post ArduPilot 3.4dev FW now available for Ping ADS-B support appeared first on sUAS News.