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Just hit play on the video above and the playlist will play through or choose a specific video by clicking at the top left playlist icon. The main headline in this week’s video news roundup is, of course, DHL’s successful completion of a 3-month trial delivering actual customer packages using a tilt-wing UAS in the mountains…The post Weekly Video News Roundup appeared first on sUAS News.

Lets hope more experienced RPA operators and pilots get on board. There have been some disconnected mentions of ADSB in the past from on high. Things that showed a lack of aviation understanding. Software Engineer, Airspace Management (Wing), X Project Wing is working on self-flying vehicles that could open up entirely new approaches to delivering…The post Project Wing looking for somebody with Aviation experience appeared first on sUAS News.

The role of the Customer Support Manager (CSM) is to be a MicaSense Expert! MicaSense is a Seattle-based company, rapidly expanding to service a growing demand for its state-of-the-art multispectral imaging and data solutions. We strive to provide the highest level of technical support to our customers – responding to and anticipating their needs for…The post MicaSense looking for customer support manager appeared first on sUAS News.

School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Tenure and Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 13th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is one of the largest mechanical and aerospace engineering schools in the world.…The post Assistant/Associate Professorship in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) appeared first on sUAS News.

Montico, Inc., Fresno based Company secures AT&T Contract providing Telecommunication Tower Survey and data collection utilizing a sUAS (small unmanned aerial system). Montico, Inc. is one of the first companies in the nation to provide drone based, commercial solutions to AT&T. Under contract, Montico, Inc. will provide deliverables that detail full tower and compound surveys,…The post Montico, Inc., Fresno based Company secures AT&T Nationwide Contract appeared first on sUAS News.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week announced an expansion of their Counter-UASPathfinder Initiative (Pathfinder 4) with the addition of two new ‘drone detection’ companies and the first complete Detect-Track-Identify-Defeat system in the form of the Liteye Anti-UAS Defense System, or AUDS. Under its new Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) with the FAA, Colorado-based Liteye will deploy…The post Unmanned Experts supports FAA program to counter rogue drones appeared first on sUAS News.

San Diego-based systems integration company employs drones to solve the nation’s most complex problems Today, entrepreneur and U.S. Navy veteran Andy Von Stauffenberg, announced the launch of VStar Systems Inc. (VStar) after 12 years of experience in aerospace and systems engineering. A multi-dimensional systems integration company specializing in unmanned and robotic systems, VStar creates custom…The post Andy Von Stauffenberg, U.S. Navy Veteran, Launches VStar Systems Inc. to Create Custom Unmanned and Robotic Systems appeared first on sUAS News.

The senior design team, led by Dr. Allen Morinec (First Energy), showed off their work using a drone, provided by Dronewerx, LLC, to inspect electrical transmission lines at the Washkewicz College of Engineering’s biggest event of the year, the annual Senior Design Symposium and Awards. Inspection of power lines and power poles offers significant cost reduction…The post DRONEWERX Partners with First Energy and Cleveland State University for Powerline Inspections with Drones appeared first on sUAS News.

The FAA announced on May 4, 2016 in a memorandum some helpful changes regarding the use of UAS in education. The reason why this memo was created was that many universities were wanting to offer classes where students would be required to fly the aircraft. This brought up questions such as “does the university need a…The post Rupprecht Law’s Analysis of the FAA’s New Educational Use Exception for Drones appeared first on sUAS News.

Portland, Ore. May 12, 2016 ­ Managing a commercial drone operation just got easier, more efficient, and safer. Skyward, the leading drone operations management platform, recently expanded its drone airspace map to include global coverage and introduced a suite of new features for commercial operators. This release includes complete operational workflows, fast logging with DJI flight log imports,…The post Skyward Supports Commercial Operations Worldwide appeared first on sUAS News.

The loosening of restrictions in the U.S. regarding use of unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial purposes has unlocked vast markets and opportunities throughout North America. To serve these new markets, German UAV manufacturer, microdrones has merged with Avyon, the North American UAV solutions provider that brought the microdrones brand to North America three years ago.…The post Microdrones expands operations into North America appeared first on sUAS News.

Silent Falcon™ UAS Technologies is pleased to announce that the solar electric Silent Falcon™ Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) successfully performed flights to demonstrate the effectiveness of using the Silent Falcon™ to inspect and monitor oil and gas production and distribution assets. The flights were performed over 2 days in northwestern New Mexico for a leading…The post Silent Falcon™ UAS Inspects Oil and Gas Operations in New Mexico appeared first on sUAS News.

Frisco, Texas In July of 2015, Galaxy Aviation, a subcontractor for City of Frisco, Texas, hosted Drone Summer Camp for the kids age 10 to 16. Over four sessions, campers trained to safely fly the high-tech drones and practiced maneuvering techniques by navigating aerial obstacle courses. Through interaction with passionate industry professionals, participants learned about…The post Drone Summer Camp wins Texas Recreation & Park Society Award appeared first on sUAS News.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding the part of its Pathfinder Program that focuses on detecting and identifying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying too close to airports. Today the FAA signed Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRDAs) with Gryphon Sensors, Liteye Systems Inc. and Sensofusion. The FAA will evaluate procedures and technologies designed to…The post FAA Expands Drone Detection Pathfinder Initiative appeared first on sUAS News.

Our mission is to reduce replanting costs. The majority of replanting today is done by work gangs with shovels, just as it was done in the 1940s when Oregon became the first state in the US to require replanting. At that time, the cost to plant a 6 inch tree was double the cost of…The post DroneSeed appeared first on sUAS News.

Skycatch launch one of the most powerful new mobile apps built on the DJI SDK: COMMANDER With this new iOS app, pilots can easily create high-resolution maps and 3D models by planning and safely flying autonomous missions in just a few simple steps. Data can be automatically uploaded for automated cloud processing and accessed via…The post Skycatch Launches COMMANDER for iOS appeared first on sUAS News.

ProSight enables FPV racing pilots and fans to experience unprecedented level of image quality at affordable price Amimon, the developer of CONNEX™ latency-free wireless HD video transmission technology, today unveiled its CONNEX ProSight HD Vision Kit, the first all-digital, HD solution specifically designed for the fast-growing first-person view (FPV) drone racing market. The product –…The post New CONNEX™ ProSight Delivers Industry’s First All-Digital Latency-Free, Wireless System for FPV Drone Racing appeared first on sUAS News.

Sentera, LLC, a software, sensor, and drone company, announces availability of the Sentera NDVI Single sensor for the DJI Phantom™ 4 drone. The normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) single adds an ultra-lightweight, high-precision NDVI sensor to the Phantom 4, creating a powerful and affordable precision agriculture tool. As with Sentera’s DJI Phantom 3 and Inspire…The post Sentera Brings Precision Scouting Capabilities to DJI Phantom 4 Drone appeared first on sUAS News.

Another day another delivery drone.This time, real world point to point deliveries in European weather. Last week UPS announced a partnership with Zipline to trial medical delivery flights in Rwanda. DHL are already out there doing it. DHL Parcel has successfully concluded a three-month test of its third Parcelcopter generation. The trial run, part of…The post DHL steals UPS thunder, 130 packages delivered by Parcelcopter appeared first on sUAS News.

Insitu has made the first sale of its new commercial ground control software and UAS training package to the University of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering, initiating the establishment of a new UAS Flight Coordinator Course at the institution. Inexa Control is Insitu’s new commercial variant of a ground control software tool suite and will…The post Insitu Sells First Commercial UAS Software Package and Curriculum to University of Nevada, Reno appeared first on sUAS News.

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association (NZALPA) welcomes the decision of the Christchurch District Court earlier today, in finding a drone operator guilty of flying in restricted airspace and endangering a helicopter pilot at Pines Beach, near Kaiapoi. RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems), or ‘drones’, offer incredible opportunities to carry out tasks that conventional…The post New Zealand:- Pilots Welcome Guilty Verdict of Drone Operator appeared first on sUAS News.

Airborne drone technology is disrupting industries from agriculture to filmmaking, with the global market for drone technology and delivery now worth over $127bn, according to Clarity From Above, a new report from PwC. And with drones poised to have an impact on business operations of companies in a broad range of industry sectors, PwC has…The post PwC flies into £127bn global drone technology market appeared first on sUAS News.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken cognisance of the growing requests for the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) leading to its proliferation in Nigeria and has therefore issued safety guidelines accordingly. In recent times, RPA/UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are being deployed for commercial and recreational purposes in the country without adequate security…The post Nigeria:- NCAA issues safety guidelines for drone operators appeared first on sUAS News.

Following on from NASA’s original idea, more than 60 organizations took part in the 1st European UTM Day in Geneva on 27 April 2016. The UTM Day was set up to discuss Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM). The objective was to understand what actions need to be taken to safely and efficiently integrate remotely…The post Creation of a Global UTM Standardization Group appeared first on sUAS News.

It’s a feel-good photo, a young team and some funky platforms. To an Africa old hand, I see the snag. That launcher. True, it will provide a consistent route to the sky. It’s complex, though, more complex than the aircraft even. It needs to be operated correctly every time. Worse still, should it fail, then…The post UPS backed Zipline medical drones in Africa might have an issue appeared first on sUAS News.

In this week’s news roundup video playlist: – GoPro’s Karma drone launch delay: What has caused it we wonder? – Delft Aerial Robotics announces plan for autonomous drone network – Amazing two weeks for PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk receives further venture capital funding and team up with some big names in the drone industry – Plus a…The post Weekly News Roundup Playlist appeared first on sUAS News.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ST. MARY’S COUNTY The UAS Pilot supports the UMD UAS Test Site Director of Operations in conductingUAS ground and flight operations in support of university and FAA research requirements. This support includes mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, piloting, resource management, maintenance, and safety. The UAS Pilot serves as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)…The post UMD UAS Test Site at St. Mary’s County Seeking sUAS Pilot appeared first on sUAS News.

After pushing through the daunting 10,709 foot Hayden pass, the San Luis Valley (SLV) stretched out for miles below us. The Cessna 172’s windshield failed to contain the vast landscape, guarded on all sides by snow-capped mountains, and both pilot and passenger found themselves craning their necks to take in the view. The area is…The post UAS Colorado and Black Swift Technologies team up to Showcase the San Luis Valley, a Drone Paradise appeared first on sUAS News.

Spectral Sky, Inc., a new commercial company, with decades of experience testing, and operating the renowned MQ-1 and MQ-9 Predator/Reaper drones, today announced successful final flight testing of its new 4,550 Gross Weight SS-300M Atlas, that features a single pilot + ground-based sensor operator with over 15 hours loiter and top speed of 300 knots.…The post Spectral Sky Launches New Era of Affordable Aerial Data Collection & ISR appeared first on sUAS News.

CaseCruzer takes flight with its cutting edge SmartCruzer Drone Charging Station invented to help the film, news media and racing sport industries power up their hand launch drones whenever and wherever the action is. These professionals now have a way to safely store, transport, and charge UAVs such as DJI Phantom. On your mark, get…The post CaseCruzer Mobile Drone Charging Station appeared first on sUAS News.

Judge Gary MacAskill found Canterbury, New Zealand man Simon Roy Reeve, guilty for filming a forest fire in January of 2015. The court hearing took three days and was heard by the judge only. The fire at Pines Beach near Christchurch had manned fire helicopters on task. Although Judge MacAskill agreed that Reeve was not…The post Forest fire multirotor operator guilty on all counts appeared first on sUAS News.

Insitu Pacific have announced that after 18 months of successful trials, natural gas company , a Shell-owned business, is introducing the ScanEagle Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to inspect gas wells, pipelines and processing facilities. Insitu Pacific Managing Director Andrew Duggan said the unmanned Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations had never before been…The post Queensland Gas Company (QGC) to fly ScanEagle BVLOS appeared first on sUAS News.

The much anticipated new quadcopter from GoPro will miss its June launch party. In their Q1 earnings report CEO Nick Woodman had this to say. Revenue exceeded our guide and, importantly, unit sell-thru rates were approximately 50% higher than sell-in which drove global inventory levels down. And while we had to make the difficult decision…The post GoPro Karma Drone delayed appeared first on sUAS News.

Robotic Skies (www.roboticskies.com) announced today that Spectral Sky (www.spectralsky.com) has selected Robotic Skies to provide maintenance worldwide for its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) products. Robotic Skies will provide Spectral Sky with customer service, spares and technical support, and a customized warranty program through its more than 100 service centers around the world. Robotic Skies technicians have also…The post Spectral Sky Latest Addition to Robotic Skies Growing Client Base appeared first on sUAS News.

Altavian, Inc. today announced its new drone line up which sets the bar for the commercial sUAS category with advanced engineering at exceptionally affordable pricing. The new aircraft include the Nova™ F7200, a fixed-wing plane designed for rugged missions with a sleek, highly-durable composite construction. The industrial-grade Nova F7200 is designed with a unique snaptogether…The post Altavian raises the bar with new commercial drones at unprecedented prices appeared first on sUAS News.

Orbital Corporation Limited (ASX: OEC) (“Orbital” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce first shipment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (“UAV”) engines and propulsion systems to Insitu Inc. (“Insitu”), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company (“Boeing”). In August 2015, Orbital announced an Insitu order for UAV engine and propulsion systems with a contract value of A$12…The post Orbital ships first production UAV engines appeared first on sUAS News.

By Anya Lamb, Marketing Manager @DroneDeploy Today we’re excited to announce new Ag tools and global subscription plans to better meet the needs of our growing DroneDeploy community. There’s something here for everyone. If you’re an existing customer your subscription just got better! If you’re considering DroneDeploy, get ready to put your drone to work!…The post DroneDeploy Announces New Agriculture Offering and Business Tier appeared first on sUAS News.

Within the next year, DAR will begin to test the technology in the city of Delft Co-founder Lucas van Oostrum has formally announced DAR’s plans to execute an autonomous drone network in the Netherlands within the next year. DAR has strategically invested in start-ups that solve problems related to full autonomy for drones. Now, DAR…The post DAR Announces Plans for First Fully Autonomous Drone Network appeared first on sUAS News.

5D Robotics Inc. has announced its acquisition of industrial assets and intellectual property of Aerial MOB LLC. The acquisition has led to the formation of the 5D Aerial division. The division provides precise 3D mapping, photogrammetry, thermal and multi-spectral imagery data, empowering focused analytical solutions to vertical markets including oil and gas, utilities and construction.…The post 5D Robotics Acquires Aerial MOB appeared first on sUAS News.

Focus on Lawmaker Education, Benefits of Drones and Positive Public Perception Washington, D.C. and Silicon Valley – Lisa Ellman and Gretchen West, two drone industry veterans with a combined 20 years in government policymaking and unmanned aircraft systems advocacy, today announce the formation and official launch of the Commercial Drone Alliance (The Alliance). This industry-led,…The post Drone industry veterans launch Commercial Drone Alliance; Independent non-profit organization dedicated to growing the commercial drone ecosystem appeared first on sUAS News.

The Strategic Collaboration Brings Together Two of the Best in Aerial Imaging to Deliver a Broader Set of Solutions to the Commercial and Enterprise Markets RALEIGH, NC– PrecisionHawk, a leading provider of aerial data and safety platforms for drones, and Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, announced today a strategic alliance to offer expansive aerial technology…The post PrecisionHawk and Insitu to Bring Best-in-Class Drone Services to Commercial Market appeared first on sUAS News.

ArduPilot has a long and successful history dating back to 2009 and has become a world leader in autonomous vehicle control for all types of aircraft, rovers, underwater vehicles and even some things that touch the edges of space. Given the wide range of ArduPilot users from large corporations to DIY hobbyists the core group…The post Ardupilot Initiative Created to Provide Professional ArduPilot Autopilot Services appeared first on sUAS News.

The AR5 Life Ray UAS, developed by TEKEVER (www.tekever.com), has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to demonstrate the first European maritime surveillance system where drones are integral to operations. The first demonstration will be performed this summer over the Maltese waters of the Mediterranean sea,…The post European unmanned maritime surveillance testing set to begin this summer appeared first on sUAS News.

Aeryon, the leader in small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), and Persistent Systems, LLC(“Persistent Systems”), the leader in Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET) technology and developers of the Wave Relay® system, today announced the integration of Wave Relay® technology into the airframe of the Aeryon SkyRanger sUAS. This integration will enable Command and Control (C2) and…The post Aeryon SkyRanger with the Wave Relay® Network appeared first on sUAS News.

DRONE VOLT, the French leader in professional drones, revolutionizing the world of Photography and Cinematography with the JANUS 360 by DRONE VOLT, a Drone dedicated for 360° Virtual Reality content production. Drones and Virtual Reality: a revolution! Virtual reality has a tremendous future and points to a growing need for 3D content filmed in 360° for cinematography,…The post DRONE VOLT enters the world of virtual reality with the JANUS 360° Drone appeared first on sUAS News.

HMS Protector has been trialing small drones to help her negotiate the Antarctic ice for the first time. The survey ship, which has just completed her third stint around the frozen continent this austral summer, has launched both a tiny quadcopter and a 3D-printed aircraft equipped with cameras. It’s the first time the Royal Navy…The post Navy uses tiny drones to find safe route through Antarctic ice for the first time appeared first on sUAS News.

Rochester Institute of Technology was named a technology member of the Property Drone Consortium, a collaboration of insurance carriers, construction industry leaders and supporting enterprises. The organization promotes research, development, the establishment of regulations and comments on standards for the commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems across the insurance and construction industries. Research focuses on…The post RIT joins Property Drone Consortium appeared first on sUAS News.

Speaking today at a conference in New Orleans, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced the agency is establishing abroad-based advisory committee that will provide advice on key unmanned aircraft integration issues. He also announced plans to make it easier for students to fly unmanned aircraft (PDF) as part of their coursework. Huerta said the drone advisory committee is…The post FAA Administrator Makes Two Major Drone Announcements appeared first on sUAS News.

Located in Verbier, in Switzerland, “Le bec des rosses” is a famous summit to practice freeriding. With its +500 meters of vertical drop, the face is known as very technical and demanding by the best riders. Only the best of them will participate to the final stage of the “freeride world tour” located in Verbier.…The post Incredible image acquisition by drone for the Freeride World Tour appeared first on sUAS News.