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It was late summer 2015 when Ilya Nevdah faced a big problem. The Chief Technology Officer at AirDog should have been flying high — but suddenly, his company’s drones weren’t. AirDog had won raves for prototypes of its drones that are built for action sports athletes capturing themselves during their rides/session/sport, and its Kickstarter funding…The post How DJI Technology Saved AirDog’s $1.3 Million Kickstarter Campaign appeared first on sUAS News.

To balance out that Kickstarter gone wrong an Indiegogo from a company with form not sure why they need the crowdfunding though. They have an endorsement from the world drone racing champion so they are not playing.Size is everything these especially in the USA. The Atom lives up to its name by limboing under the…The post The Atom – The World Is Your Racetrack appeared first on sUAS News.

AerialGuard is an Israeli startup specializing in autonomous navigation for unmanned systems. Our patent pending technology is a combination of on-board sensors and processors for high level autonomy, integrated into a ground station for operator control and on the cloud for collective intelligence. We humans are generally good at improvising and our machines are generally…The post AerialGuard:- Advance Autonomous Navigation appeared first on sUAS News.

Another staff pick, which to my mind confers some sort of approval. This one designed by rocket scientists apparently. Comments on their Kickstarter page would seem to imply that all is not well. I don’t have shares in or even own a DJI anything but right now if you are looking to get into RPA…The post Kickstarter C-mi in trouble… appeared first on sUAS News.

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A) (NYSE: MOG.B) announced today that its Aircraft Group was selected by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) to supply the complete flight control actuation system for the Tern unmanned aircraft under development through a joint program between Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the U.S. Office of Naval Research. Under the…The post Moog Announces Contract Award From Northrop Grumman for Flight Control System on DARPA/ONR Tern Unmanned Aircraft appeared first on sUAS News.

Zapata Racing has achieved the dream of mankind and offers you the first video of Franky Zapata flying on the innovation Flyboard® Air. The Independent Propulsion Unit represents 4 years of hard work for a result exceeding all records: – Autonomous flight up to 10,000 feet – Top speed of 150km/h (93,2 mph) – 10…The post Flyboard, yes please appeared first on sUAS News.

A French tourist was arrested by police in Rome on Thursday afternoon after piloting his camera drone over the iconic Colosseum. Flying over the Flavian Amphitheatre might seem tempting, strict laws govern the piloting of remote aircraft in Italy. When the tourist brought the drone back down to earth at around midday, he was quickly…The post Potential €113,000 fine for French tourist in Rome appeared first on sUAS News.

DJI, the world’s leading commercial drone manufacturer, Friday launched a new social platform called “DJI+ Discover.” Users can access DJI+ Discover via an iOS or Android app. The mobile app connects people socially and professionally by enabling drone-pilots and drone enthusiasts to start conversations and meet up while also functioning as a professional marketplace for…The post DJI launches new social search and discovery mobile app appeared first on sUAS News.

Movidius, the leader in low-power computer vision, and DJI are bringing new levels of autonomy to DJI aircraft through a sophisticated vision-aided flight system. The technology debuted in DJI’s flagship Phantom 4 aircraft, giving it the ability to sense and avoid obstacles in real time and hover in a fixed position without the need for…The post Movidius and DJI Bring Vision-Based Autonomy to DJI Phantom 4 appeared first on sUAS News.

DJI and the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) Thursday announced an official partnership that will seek ways to integrate the use of drones into first-response missions. Over the next year, the world’s leading aerial-platform maker and EENA expect to gain deeper understanding of how aerial technology best adds value to emergency-service providers in different scenarios,…The post DJI and EENA Partner to Promote First Response Missions appeared first on sUAS News.

Doing the rounds on social media here in South Africa. Racing driver and designer David Parel, who is signed for Kessel Ferrari had a bit of a surprise. He was sat on the fifth floor minding his own when he had a visitor. “Sitting at my desk and a drone came crashing through my window…The post Drone crashes through Cape Town 5th floor window appeared first on sUAS News.

JOUAV is committed to R&D ,production and sale of high-reliable and high-performance UAVautopilot system and avionics. CW-20 VTOL fixed-wing UAV features hybrid configuration of combining the characteristics of fixed wing and multi rotors UAV,such as Vertical takeoff and landing, long endurance time , high speed and long range Application for aerial mapping, aerial surveying , aerial photography, aerial…The post JOUAV CW-20 appeared first on sUAS News.

AAUS in association with CivSec Australia will be hosting a free conference and educational seminar at CIVSEC 2016. The event will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 1, 2016. The morning conference will focus on the utility of unmanned systems in civil security applications. Key note speakers include Anthony Patterson (Cobham), Peter Smith (Textron Systems), Dr Derek Rogers (Saab Australia), Dr…The post CivSec 2016 – Free Conference and Seminar appeared first on sUAS News.

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), has recently announced amendments to the regulations governing the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, more commonly known as drones). Australian UAV is of the opinion these amendments need further consideration for their potential safety impacts, as they threaten to increase the risk of serious accidents. Such an outcome would be a setback…The post Australian UAV’s Comments on CASA’s Proposed Sub 2kg Drone Amendments appeared first on sUAS News.

On Wednesday April 20th at 2pm EST, Kongsberg Geospatial, a software company that produces geospatial visualization software for air traffic control and defense applications, is holding a webinar with Dr. Allison Ferguson, Director – Research and Education Partnerships from PrecisionHawk and Mr.James Power, Air Vehicle Operator for the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service, to discuss…The post Webinar: Technology to improve UAS pilot situational awareness appeared first on sUAS News.

The premiere of manned flights with the world’s first certified Multicopter, e-volo’s Volocopter VC200, marks the beginning of a new era in urban mobility. For the first time humans’ dream of personal flight as a daily routine becomes attainable. As such it not only offers more widespread use in conventional aircraft domains, but brings us…The post Dawn of a revolution in urban mobility – first manned flight of the Volocopter VC200 appeared first on sUAS News.

They have done it again, Festo thinking out of the box. Both gripping and flying have long been a topic for the Bionic Learning Network. In the FreeMotionHandling, Festo has for the first time combined both areas. The indoor flying object can manoeuvre autonomously in any direction, independently picking up and dropping off items where…The post Festo FreeMotionHandling appeared first on sUAS News.

Autonomous Systems Cooperative ( ASC ) is pleased to announce the formation of a new consulting organization dedicated to serving the commercial UAS industry. This new company brings together a rich assembly of skills to assist businesses and research groups take advantage of the growing drone revolution. ASC is capable of offering a full range of services from rapid assistance with simple problems,…The post The Autonomous Systems Cooperative takes flight appeared first on sUAS News.

Two months after the announcement of the first investment of Airbus Ventures in the US-based motor vehicle company Local Motors, the two companies have launched their first joint pilot project for the co-creation of the next generation of commercial drones. The kick-off for this new crowdsourced way of teamwork, planned for this coming April, will take the form of…The post Airbus:- When crowdsourcing meets aerospace appeared first on sUAS News.

A research effort associated with DARPA’s Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program recently conducted the first successful flight tests of a shoebox-sized, plug-and-play system designed to enable manned and unmanned aircraft to automatically detect nearby aircraft and avoid potential mid-air collisions. An unmanned air vehicle (UAV) repeatedly used the technology demonstration system to detect…The post Success Seen in System Designed to Help Aircraft Automatically Avoid Mid-Air Collisions appeared first on sUAS News.

During a visit to the Sagem (Safran) plant in Montluçon today (Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region), French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian witnessed the official announcement of the French army’s new “tactical drone system” (SDT) program contract. Vincent Imbert, Deputy director of the French Defence procurement agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement), handed the SDT contract to…The post Patroller: the French army’s new tactical drone appeared first on sUAS News.

Another tailsitter coming out of Google, this time with a canard up front. Another job for a KK2 or PX4 stack board me thinks. Its still going to have issues with blowing over on landing. Although if its big maybe not. This tail sitter looks like the modern child of the University of Sydneys T…The post Google patent reveals collaborative rescue tools. appeared first on sUAS News.

Do you want to help shape the marketing of the UK’s fastest growing drone technology company? Sky-Futures is looking for a Marketing Coordinator who can run all marketing and communications as the business continues to grow and develop its technology services globally. This fast moving market is brand new and Sky-Futures are market leaders so…The post Jobs:- Sky-Futures Marketing Coordinator appeared first on sUAS News.

By Kirk Elton Greninger Karen Ulferts founder of A Drone of Her Own, and longtime AUVSI participant is coming to speak at the small unmanned systems premiere expo event the Silicon Valley Drone Show April 27, 28 29th 2016, at this year’s sUSB Expo she will be engaging the audience on the finer…The post Karen Ulferts to speak at the sUSB Expo 2016, The Silicon Valley Drone Show appeared first on sUAS News.

Halifax-based SkySquirrel Technologies has closed a $1-million investment round as it enhances its drone-based technology for monitoring and improving crop health and enters new markets. The round includes a $500,000 investment from Innovacorp, Nova Scotia’s early stage venture capital organization, and $500,000from an undisclosed Ontario-based private investor. “This investment will let us ramp up to…The post SkySquirrel Technologies Closes $1 Million Investment Round appeared first on sUAS News.

Here it is, what folks have been waiting for. Digest and understand dear sUAS News reader. “The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chartered the Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (the “ARC”) to provide recommendations to the FAA Administrator on a regulatory framework for the classification and operation of micro UAS. The FAA contemplated…The post FAA Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) Recommendations Final Report appeared first on sUAS News.

To all 333 holders, we at sUAS News and the sUSB Expo appreciate all your hard work and perseverance to make the commercial drone industry, fly. As such we are offering a limited time $50 dollar discount in addition to our early bird discount for registering before April 20th, be sure to act soon so…The post 333 operators save @sUSB Expo 2016 appeared first on sUAS News.

Coming out this weekend (hopefully) our quarterly stats update. This time commercial operators from Australia, South Africa, Ireland and the UK join our map and listings. With of course 333 holders from the USA. It looks like the FAA have indeed increased the rate at which they are approving 333’s This is the most comprehensive…The post Changes at the top, free sUAS Guide Q1 update appeared first on sUAS News.

Poolesville, Maryland, April 2016​­ droneSim Pro, a fast growing start­up company, is proud to announce the availability of customized solutions to create specific scenarios and drones for their drone flight simulator. droneSim Pro is a drone simulator designed and built on the real world physics of drone flight. The simulator offers the unique capability to…The post droneSim Pro Announces Expansion of Service Offerings appeared first on sUAS News.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide is now working with stakeholders in Nevada to advance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) education. Last month, representatives from Embry-Riddle Worldwide visited the Nevada UAS Test Site in Las Vegas to gain flying clearance through theNevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS). Two Embry-Riddle Worldwide faculty members are now qualified as a…The post Embry-Riddle Worldwide collaborates with Nevada stakeholders for UAS education appeared first on sUAS News.

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Wahid Nawabi, currently president and chief operating officer, as chief executive officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective May 2, 2016. Mr. Nawabi succeeds Tim Conver, who will retire as CEO effective May 1, 2016, and remain chairman of…The post AeroVironment Announces Leadership Transition Plan appeared first on sUAS News.

Edinburgh, UK and Houston, TX – NCTech, the developer of reality imaging systems, today announced two new developments for its industrial-grade iSTAR panoramic camera. The company will be demonstrating these developments at the SPAR 3D conference and tradeshow next week in Houston, Texas. Designed for rapid 360 degree imaging, iSTAR is a panoramic camera that…The post NCTech unveils new 360 degree imaging developments for iSTAR camera appeared first on sUAS News.

UgCS by SPH Engineering is now compatible with autopilots made by MicroPilot Inc., including helicopter and multirotor autopilots. April 5, 2016 – SPH Engineering and MicroPilot Inc. are pleased to announce that the UgCS ground control station software is now compatible with MicroPilot’s line of helicopter and multirotor autopilots. Fixed wing support will be coming…The post MicroPilot Support in UgCS appeared first on sUAS News.

EPIC has filed a FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Transportation for records of the closed-door meetings of the “Drone Registration Task Force”. The agency created the Task Force late last year to develop recommendations for registering commercial drones. The Task Force–whose membership included no civil liberties organizations or privacy advocates–met in secret last November…The post EPIC Sues Agency for Drone Task Force Meeting Records appeared first on sUAS News.

The Parrot company from Seattle will join the BCN Drone Center Course to showcase the RedEdge and Sequoia sensors. We will perform real flights with them and post-process real datasets! The one week course is all about photogrammetry and remote sensing techniques using UAV aerial images. A broad board of top level UAV professionals and…The post Micasense to demo at UAV Remote Sensing Applications (6th Edition) appeared first on sUAS News.

Kickstarter backers of Helen Greiner of Roomba fame, CyPhy LVL1 multirotor have received emails advising them of refunds and notification that the platform will not be coming to market. A very great shame as it showed very great promise. Like the Yuneec Typhon H its a hexacopter so there is some safety right there. The clever…The post Bye bye Helen Greiner’s CyPhy (LVL1) appeared first on sUAS News.

Interesting, one out of four is not actually making anything. The following statement is attributed to Kara Calvert, Director of the Drone Manufacturers Alliance: Leading global drone manufacturers 3DR, DJI, GoPro and Parrot today are forming the Drone Manufacturers Alliance, a coalition that will serve as the voice for drone manufacturers and our customers across…The post No Yuneec then, the Drone Manufacturers Alliance. appeared first on sUAS News.

DARPA has awarded Phase 1 contracts for its Gremlins program, which seeks to develop innovative technologies and systems enabling aircraft to launch volleys of low-cost, reusable unmanned air systems (UASs) and safely and reliably retrieve them in mid-air. Such systems, or “gremlins,” would be deployed with a mixture of mission payloads capable of generating a…The post Gremlins Takes Flight to Provide Air-Recoverable Unmanned Air Systems appeared first on sUAS News.

FT Sistemas has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Micro Inertial Navigation Sensor (INS) for the new FT-200FH unmanned Category 2 helicopter. The agreement between the companies was announced at the FIDAE 2016 air show in the Brazil pavilion, coordinated by ABIMDE in partnership with Apex-Brasil. “Rockwell Collins has been a valued partner throughout the…The post Rockwell Collins selected to provide Micro Inertial Navigation Sensors for Brazil’s FT Sistemas FT-200FH unmanned helicopter appeared first on sUAS News.

Use the coupon code SUASNEWS (details below) and please drop a line telling us how you got on GM A message from Rory… I run Propeller (www.propelleraero.com), and we let you deliver your drone data in an easy to use/share/measure web platform. Propeller began wanting to build drones, however our first customers were still looking…The post Free months trial of Propeller:-Commercial operators: turn single flights into repeat work with Propeller appeared first on sUAS News.

A safety orientated British drone training centre has teamed up with Surrey Search and Rescue in an effort to make its CAA approved UAQ training course more relevant to the field. The UAV Air UAQ-SAR course will deliver tailored, context-specific training that actively addresses the challenges Search and Rescue (SAR) services face. More than just…The post UAV Air collaborates with Surrey Search and Rescue appeared first on sUAS News.

Williamsburg, Michigan – Certified Training Institutes (CTI) now offers the only sUAS course designed to get you FAA certified to operate your small UAS for commercial activity – legally! No more FAA 333 exemption – No more Private pilot license! With over 2 million drones expected to be sold in 2016, this new technology has…The post Certified Training Institutes Offers The First sUAS Course for Commercial Certification Online as Proposed FAA rule change simplifies legal sUAS flight for millions appeared first on sUAS News.

In what some might think is an April fool’s joke from DJI, it is not. DJI filed suit in Federal District Court against Yuneec. This is interesting because just yesterday USA Today announced that DJI, Parrot, GoPro, and 3DR have left the Small UAV Coalition.[1] Intel, who invested $60 million in Yuneec,[2] is still listed…The post DJI Sues Yuneec – Clash of the Titans. No, this is not an April fool’s Joke. appeared first on sUAS News.

This story is a good news-bad news story. Good news is, it looks like there might just be a micro exemption, but the bad news is its less than 250 grams. The micro ARC is was in full swing, and the usual suspects were getting educated at the community’s expense as the bottom falls out…The post The Micro UAS ARC – What’s That Light At The End Of The Tunnel appeared first on sUAS News.

DJI, the world’s leading maker of unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) and camera technology, Friday filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Yuneec International Co. Ltd. and Yuneec USA, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint asserts that Yuneec’s products and technology infringe two DJI patents and seeks…The post DJI Files U.S. Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Yuneec appeared first on sUAS News.

Draganfly Innovations Inc. announced today that Transport Canada now considers Draganfly’s Declaration of Compliance for all four current production Draganflyer UAVs to be complete. This allows Draganfly to issue Statements of Conformity to clients seeking to become Compliant Operators in accordance with Staff Instruction 623-001. Companies flying UAVs for civilian applications in Canada must hold…The post Draganfly Innovations, First to Obtain Transport Canada’s Compliant Status for Multiple UAV Systems appeared first on sUAS News.

Taking a break from missions and demonstrations across South Korea, and in conjunction with client management and local city officials, QuestUAV’s partner in the SK flew their Surveyor Pro UAV across Madang City in Papua New Guinea. The visit was originally scheduled to facilitate the capture of detailed maps of a 0.2ha area for update…The post Hojung deftly manoeuvre QuestUAV’s Surveyor Pro in a single mission flight across Madang City, Papua New Guinea appeared first on sUAS News.

Every year, billions of eggs are boiled, painted and hidden. Now the food industry raises concerns. According to latest figures, approximately 20 % of the hidden eggs are never found and go bad. A worldwide cooperation of environmental organizations, the food industry and ministries have ordered thousands of drones to use them with infrared cameras,…The post UAVs for environmental protection appeared first on sUAS News.

An unexpected turn, major players DJI,Parrot,3DR have left along with GoPro who well yeah meh. What does this mean for the small UAV Coalition moving forward. Will PrecisionHawk and Kespry stick around. Speaking to USA today Adam Lisberg, spokesman for DJI Technology had this to say “We consider the Small UAV Coalition to be allies and friends.…The post DJI, Parrot, 3DR depart small UAV coalition appeared first on sUAS News.

Delft Aerial Robotics (DAR) announces today that it has expanded its portfolio to include a new company, Birds.ai. Formerly known as Dutch UAS, Birds.ai has developed a revolutionary technology that provides a cost-effective way to monitor large areas, down to identifying and tracking individual objects. Originally founded to combat poaching, the Birds.ai platform turns raw…The post Birds.ai Joins Delft Aerial Robotics (DAR) appeared first on sUAS News.