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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – More people have registered drones than all of the country’s aircraft that carry people, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday. More than 325,000 people registered drones by Friday, which is more than the 320,000 occupied aircraft – everything from a Cessna 172 to a Boeing 777 – that are registered with the…The post FAA: Drone registration eclipses regular planes appeared first on sUAS News.

Columbia, Missouri- Today, the University of Missouri’s Journalism and Agriculture schools announced that they will require the Unmanned Safety Institute’s (USI) online safety awareness training as a prerequisite for students enrolled in the schools jointly run drone courses. The effort is part of USI’s Ambassador program, of which the University of Missouri is a member,…The post University of Missouri to require Unmanned Safety Institute Training as Prerequisite for Drone Students appeared first on sUAS News.

Well done the team from Oakland, some not so small change for the win. Loon Copter is a novel multi-rotor platform capable of traditional aerial flight, on-water surface operation, and sub aquatic diving. The Loon Copter is a proof-of concept vehicle that demonstrated successful operation in early 2015. The 3rd prototype of our Loon Copter is now one…The post Looncopter wins US $1 million in Dubai appeared first on sUAS News.

Noell Saunders, WBDJ7 ROANOKE Va. – On Friday, Carilion Clinic Life-Guard pilots and drone operators met at the hangar on McClanahan Street in Roanoke to talk about safe ways to share the airspace. Hospital staff say drone encounters have caused delays while they were flying patients to the hospital. “Sometimes people want to video what…The post Carilion Life-Guard launches ‘Land The Drone’ campaign for safety appeared first on sUAS News.

4DMapper is a DIY platform where users can manage, share, deliver, visualise, measure, digitise, animate and collaborate with their data. High resolution 3D data users want to “see” results, and this software allow them to visualize spatial information readily. Typical user group are UAV operators surveying assets such as mines and quarries, but survey departments, environmental…The post UAV Operators Harness The Power Of 3D Visualization and Measurement With 4DMapper appeared first on sUAS News.

BY TODD FRANKEL Washington Post When Missy Cummings thinks about self-flying delivery drones – the kind that tech companies have been touting as being just around the corner – she likes to imagine the reaction of her 8-year-old son to a drone landing in her backyard. “He’d like to throw rocks at it – because…The post Duke University researcher: People aren’t ready for delivery drones appeared first on sUAS News.

Spanish company Airelectronics have done the obvious. Extended the wings of one of the most popular foam flyers out there the Skywalker. They claim the 40% increase in wingspan brings the useful flight time out to 2.5 hours. With modern graphene based batteries and a slightly more streamlined payload they might reach out to 3…The post Super Skywalker 2+ hours endurance appeared first on sUAS News.

Kongsberg Gallium, an Ottawa-based developer of real-time, mission critical, geospatial visualisation software, announced today that they will be changing their name to Kongsberg Geospatial Ltd., effective immediately. The move is part of a comprehensive rebranding strategy to more effectively align the Company’s name with its future strategy and functional role as part of the Kongsberg family of companies.…The post Kongsberg Gallium Announces Company Name Change to Kongsberg Geospatial appeared first on sUAS News.

The global drone industry continues to expand exponentially and as it does so, new markets emerge where the benefits of unmanned aviation technology can be applied. In seeking to operate in Oil & Gas, Energy, Renewables, Utilities, Construction, Security and many others, it is critical for emerging service providers to not just identify what those markets are but understand…The post UAS Services – Understanding your Client appeared first on sUAS News.

Hankuk Carbon, a Korean composite manufacturer, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) to establish a Joint Venture to develop, manufacture, and sale Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). Both companies will co-develop and co-manufacture the next generation VTOL UAV. The Joint Venture will begin by developing…The post Israeli, South Korean firms forming JV for UAV production appeared first on sUAS News.

Time to install a primate anti drone system According to the NYPD, a small drone crashed into the 40th floor and then dropped onto a landing on the 35th floor. Police charged suspect Sean Riddle with reckless endangerment. They said he was trying to take pictures and lost control of the aircraft. Sean mentions the incident on…The post Drone hits Empire State building. appeared first on sUAS News.

Academy of Art University founder Richard S. Stephen’s philosophy was that teachers and curriculum would always be on the leading edge of innovation and creativity. Drones fall right in line with that philosophy, as the frontier of their use in mixed media (marketing and advertisement, cable, Internet, movies) is being pioneered. This technology will soon,…The post Academy of Art University San Francisco Flies Into The Future With Drones appeared first on sUAS News.

Congratulations Sky-Futures, another feather in the cap. They have been selected for the Mayor of London’s new ‘Go to Grow’ programme open to fast-growing companies in London operating in technology, life sciences, and urban The Mayor’s International Business Programme is tailored to fit your specific international growth ambitions. A new exclusive programme, it provides a…The post Sky-Futures selected for Mayor of London’s ‘Go to Grow’ programme appeared first on sUAS News.

Dubai, UAE – Nokia is showcasing its innovative Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Traffic Management (UTM) concept for the safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) via LTE at the UAE Drones for Good Award event in Dubai from February 4-6. The real-time demonstration follows an invitation from the Organizing Committee of the UAE Drones for Good…The post Nokia showcases LTE technology for the use of drones in smart cities appeared first on sUAS News.

BY JIM GUY The crew of a Fresno County sheriff’s helicopter reported a near miss with a drone Wednesday afternoon in the Clovis area. The pilot then landed the helicopter to identify the drone operator. The incident took place about noon as the Eagle 1 helicopter was heading to the Shaver Lake area at an…The post Police pilot has near miss with drone then lands to meet operator. appeared first on sUAS News.

u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the ultra compact SARA-U201 3G/2G cellular module. Measuring just 16 x 26 x 3 mm, the 96-pin LGA-packaged SARA-U201 is the smallest cellular module supporting both 2G and 3G connectivity. It is also equipped with the latest 3G chipset for IoT…The post uBlox Ultra compact global 3G/2G cellular module ideal for tracking and IoT applications appeared first on sUAS News.

Recently, a team of unmanned aircraft pilots and specialists with Cartersville, Georgia based Phoenix Air UNMANNED, were handed a map with coordinates to a “soldier-down” who was in desperate need of blood and hemorrhage control products. Getting to the injured soldier by medevac helicopter or ground Humvee ambulance was going to take hours – the…The post Phoenix Air, Verizon and Pulse Aerospace demonstrate critical medical supply delivery appeared first on sUAS News.

You can now measure volume accurately and instantly within a map on any device. This tool leverages the new Elevation Toolbox, which enables more granular visualizations and analysis of elevation data. Whether you need to calculate the volumes of stockpiles, the extraction volume of a quarry or the volume of a buildingDrone Deploy claim that the…The post Drone Deploy unveils instant volumetrics. appeared first on sUAS News.

LizardTech®, the creator of MrSID® and provider of software solutions for managing and distributing geospatial content, today announced the release of GeoExpress 9.5.1. The company’s flagship product for compressing geospatial images and LiDAR data into high-quality MrSID files now boasts a streamlined interface, faster processing and support for .pix raster files. “Last year, we introduced…The post LizardTech Introduces Enhanced GeoExpress® appeared first on sUAS News.

Humanitas Solutions, a Montreal based technology company,produces a software solution which enhances humanitarian resource management in time of crisis. The drone management part of this software, HUMANIT3D SwarmNet, will be presented, from february 4th to february 6th, at the UAE Drones for Good Award event hosted in Dubai Internet City located in the United Arab Emirates. The integration…The post Montreal swarm drones technology presented at Dubai international award appeared first on sUAS News.

Skeye, a Dutch provider of professional UAV services is pleased to announce that it has signed a twoyear lease agreement with High Eye for the use of two HEF 30 VTOL UAVs equipped with a daylight and infrared camera. The HEF 30 is a fuel-driven unmanned helicopter, designed by the Dutch UAV manufacturer High Eye.…The post Skeye acquires two HEF 30 UAVs from High Eye appeared first on sUAS News.

By James Fanelli LONG ISLAND CITY — A Department of Design and Construction deputy commissioner had her agency buy a drone last year for high school interns to operate, but it can’t be used because her plan didn’t fly with City Hall and the feds, DNAinfo New York has learned. The deputy commissioner, Lillian Llambelis,…The post Unusable Drone and Fancy Ribbon Among City Agency’s ‘Frivolous’ Purchases appeared first on sUAS News.

AFP WASHINGTON: An armed US Predator drone crashed in Turkey on Wednesday after apparently suffering some kind of mechanical failure, military officials said. Captain Lauren Ott of the US Air Force’s Europe command said the drone went down in an unpopulated area of southern Turkey at around 1:40 am local time (2340 GMT). “The aircraft was…The post Armed US Predator drone crashes in Turkey appeared first on sUAS News.

Production values are getting better for FAA videos. Is this effective training and use of resources? There is almost bound to be somebody flying near by. Now at least they can say we told you so in court.The post Don’t take your drone to the Super Bowl. appeared first on sUAS News.

With a range in excess of 100m and able to measure over water, the SF11/C is the most cost effective laser altimeter for drones on the market today. Compatibility with Pixhawk and derivative flight controllers and its multiple interfaces including serial, I2C, analog and USB make the SF11/C the easiest plug-and-play solution for altitude holding,…The post LightWare introduces the SF11/C: incredible performance for US$249 appeared first on sUAS News.

Longer life, cooler running and faster charge times. Whats not to like. I will follow these with interest as they end up in users hands. Once we start hearing real world reports we shall know if its all true! TURNIGY, the name synonymous with performance, reliability and innovation is excited to release a powerful new…The post Graphene batteries charge forward with HobbyKing appeared first on sUAS News.

Aaron Karp The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) wants Congress to mandate that small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) owners pass an online training course before being allowed to operate their devices. The proposal, outlined by ALPA president Tim Canoll during a Feb. 1 briefing with journalists in Washington DC, calls for UAV owners to…The post ALPA: Congress should mandate online training for UAV operators appeared first on sUAS News.

Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced the Commercial UAS Modernization Act, legislation to create an interim framework that will promote American innovation in the rapidly growing field of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, and the safe integration of UAS into the National Airspace System. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced similar legislation of the…The post Blumenauer Introduces Legislation to Support Innovation for Commercial Drone Industry appeared first on sUAS News.

Washington, DC – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo, and additional Members of the Committee will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss the introduction of legislation to reauthorize and reform federal aviation programs and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).WHO: U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee…The post Chairman Shuster & Committee Members to Hold Press Conference on Introduction of FAA Reauthorization appeared first on sUAS News.

I’m going to have to admit being able to release a moving drone and it pulls away and gets the shot. That’s impressive. Also the image stabilization is astounding if that’s it out the box. We have still not seen the platform itself and this video is 2D not 3 as many people have been…The post New GoPro teaser video Bobby Brown and the Karma Drone appeared first on sUAS News.

By: PTI | Kolkata The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is awaiting a final nod from the Ministry of Defence to start its ambitious drone monitoring project for combating wildlife poaching and man-animal conflict. “The Ministry had asked us to get clearances from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Home Ministry. We have…The post NTCA awaiting Defence nod for drone monitoring of tiger reserves appeared first on sUAS News.

WWF in Tanzania has started using small UAVs in the fight against the poaching of elephants and rhinos. Contributions from WWF Sweden has made it possible to train rangers in Selous to fly nature conservation drones in their fight to combat the poaching of elephants. Selous has been hard hit by poachers bringing the number of…The post SmartPlanes drones supporting WWF in their efforts to stop poaching appeared first on sUAS News.

BY DION LEFLER Westar Energy will soon deploy drones in the war on power outages. The state’s dominant electric company last week obtained a rule exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin using two remote-controlled aerial drones. Company officials say that once a few final details are finished, the drones will be able to…The post Westar Energy to launch tiny unmanned air force appeared first on sUAS News.

Willis Re, the reinsurance business of Willis Towers Watson, announced a strategic partnership with technology company Measure to advance the use of drones within the insurance industry and bring the latest drone technology to Willis Re clients. The integration of drone technology into the insurance process has huge potential to improve risk assessment and claims…The post Willis Re Joins with Tech Firm, Measure, to Raise Drone Usage for Insurers appeared first on sUAS News.

Aerialtronics has developed a sense and avoid solution for the Altura Zenith unmanned aircraft which will fundamentally change how companies inspect telecommunication towers, energy pylons, bridges and buildings. This advanced sense and avoid solution is designed to help the Zenith UAS stay clear of objects during inspections as it relays images, video and data to…The post Aerialtronics adds sense and avoid technology to Zenith UAS appeared first on sUAS News.

By Mary-Ann Russon Hackers from the AnonSec group who spent several months hacking Nasa have released a huge data dump and revealed they tried to bring down a $222m Global Hawk Drone into the Pacific Ocean. The hack included employee personal details, flight logs and video footage collected from unmanned and manned aircraft. The…The post Nasa hack: AnonSec attempts to crash $222m drone, releases secret flight videos and employee data appeared first on sUAS News.

ginners We have been working hard daily since launching our drone law practice group in January 2014 (its our Two Year Anniversary!) and it is easy to forget how hard it is to figure out the basics when just getting started. Here is the beginner’s guide to getting legal in the drone world. it is…The post Beginner’s guide to legal drone operations. appeared first on sUAS News.

Melissa S Hersh While the topic of commercial drones has generated lots of policy conversation, controversy, confusion, and competition for market presence, to date, there’s been a failure to address the true focus of the technology –the user. Consequently, it’s time to move from narrow discussions on privacy, fund raising, and legislation, to understanding what…The post Commercial aerial drone applications – an End-User’s Perspective appeared first on sUAS News.

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the sUAS Guide. You can read it below directly from the post or you can choose one of the options further down. Its the result of a great deal of work on the part of Tiaan he is already working on the next one. That should be out in…The post sUAS Guide Inaugural Issue appeared first on sUAS News.

V. RAGHAVENDRA The decision of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) to award the contract of the drone survey of properties in the city to the PAGE UM Services Pvt. Ltd., a Singapore-based company, has drawn flak from the corporators of the YSR Congress and the CPI (M). They are fuming at the civic officials alleging that…The post Drone survey plan draws flak appeared first on sUAS News.

The goal of the UAV TURKEY competition is to demonstrate the utility of UAVs for civilian applications, particularly in the applications that will help people in any emergency such as fire or accident. In this competition, participating teams will develop a UAV (either fixed or rotary wing) that possibly helps people in any emergency case…The post Turkish delivery drone competition. appeared first on sUAS News.

From the have to break an egg to make an omelette department. Getting out of bed a little earlier might have saved the day. The Solara 50 took off at 11:02 and was flown from inside the box. Getting these delicate platforms through low level weather is most of the battle. Once above 60,000′ most…The post Thermals cause wing failure in Google internet drone crash appeared first on sUAS News.

2016 is the tenth year of the UAV Challenge. Our series of competitions began in 2007 with the first combined UAV Challenge Outback Rescue and Airborne Delivery Challenge event in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. Since then over 2,000 team members have attended UAV Challenge events. 2016 will be the biggest year yet for the UAV Challenge…The post UAV Challenge 2016 – ten years of the challenge appeared first on sUAS News.

KELLY CRYDERMAN CALGARY — The Globe and Mail A young Calgary man was charged this month after allegedly flying a drone too close to the airport. It’s the kind of thing that worries Medicine Hat’s Sterling Cripps, 54, whose company, Canadian Unmanned Inc., trains commercial and government users, along with municipal police, on how to legally and safely…The post Five questions with Sterling Cripps, whose focus is safe drone operation appeared first on sUAS News.

By Gerry Shih Associated Press Joysticks at their fingertips, the mostly male students packing the classroom lift their virtual helicopters into the air, part of a new cottage industry that’s sprung up in China: drone pilot schools. China is already the world’s biggest drone manufacturer, churning out remote-controlled flying machines that range from 3-D urban…The post Drone Schools Spread in China to Field Pilots for New Sector appeared first on sUAS News.

by Colin Snow “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” – attributed to Yogi Berra I was recently asked in an interview to discuss four or five trends that I see as major drivers in the commercial drone industry today and what manufacturers and service providers might focus on in the future. That…The post Six Trends Driving the Commercial Drone Market in 2016 and Beyond appeared first on sUAS News.

Danielle Abril Martin Woodall, who co-founded Broadcast.com with Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner, has made his way into a new industry he expects to grow drastically in the near future: drones. Recognizing the transformation of drones from a hobby to a new business segment, Woodall carefully considered how he wanted to enter the space. “I…The post The Pitch: Former co-founder of Mark Cuban’s Broadcast.com enters drone space appeared first on sUAS News.

LOS ANGELES – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today issued a consumer alert to Californians regarding new requirements for the registration and regulation of drones, also known as small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), due to the increased popularity of the technology. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), effective December 21, 2015, drone operators who…The post Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Drone Registration and Safe Drone Usage appeared first on sUAS News.

A Greenville man has been arrested after police say he flew a drone near a medical helicopter. Justin Chillo is charged with interference with manned aircraft by unmanned aircraft system, which is a felony. The man was arrested Monday by Vidant Medical Center police, the same day it happened, according to the arrest warrant. It…The post Man flying drone accused of interfering with takeoff from Vidant appeared first on sUAS News.