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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.

DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial vehicle technology, said Thursday it will open a flagship store in Seoul’s Hongdae district. The five-story, 870-square-meter store will open in March 2016 and feature a full range of DJI’s consumer products. The aim is for consumers to see, touch and learn firsthand about the company’s latest aerial…The post DJI to Open Flagship Retail Store in Korea appeared first on sUAS News.

Since the beginning of 2016, a new European enterprise UAV.tools funded by Latvian and Ukrainian partners began to work. Establishment of the company was initiated in May 2015 on the base of enterprises Rigas Dronu Fabrika and Aerial Production Services. Thus, the new company has provided itself with existing customer base and necessary staff.…The post Drone.UA is launching UAV.tools on European market appeared first on sUAS News.

As at the beginning of this year DJI will discontinue their PC mission planning software Ground Station due to Google discontinuing their Google Earth API. Along with that, there has been a recall of DJI 900 MHz radio links. UgCS does not rely on Google Earth API, we have our own map engine and you…The post UgCS as an Alternative to DJI PC Ground Station appeared first on sUAS News.

In anticipation of their Penguin C UAS delivery, NMC has taken part in a comprehensive 15 day training program at UAV Factory’s Manufacturing Facility in Europe. Having successfully completed the course, they are now the first fully certified flight operators and flight technicians of this amazing aircraft in The United States. UAV Factory has sold…The post Northwestern Michigan College completes extensive training at UAV Factory appeared first on sUAS News.

Strat Aero plc (LON:AERO), the AIM quoted international aerospace company focused on the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (‘UAV’) sector, has today announced its entrance into the rapidly growing Chinese and Asian UAV markets through the signing of two agreements. The Chinese UAV market has been identified by the Board as an area of strategic importance for…The post Strat Aero PLC Enters Rapidly Growing Chinese UAV Market appeared first on sUAS News.

Shelly Birkelo FOOTVILLE—Footville fire Capt. Kris Ommodt can imagine many uses for his department’s new drone. He offered this scenario: An elderly man with dementia wanders away from his Rock County home. Footville firefighters respond and hover their department’s drone over a nearby cornfield. Looking at a video feed from the pilotless aircraft, they see…The post Footville Fire Department buzzing with pride over new drone appeared first on sUAS News.

By: Peter Rüegg Lorenz Meier, a doctoral student in computer science at ETH Zurich, created the PX4 software that is already being used to pilot many drones. Now, one of the world’s biggest electronics manufacturers has adopted the software as standard. The Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s biggest trade fair for consumer electronics and home…The post ETH software to become a standard for drones appeared first on sUAS News.

MyMiniFactory has today launched one of its most exciting 3D Design Competitions yet: in collaboration with French company Parrot, the 3D modeling site is inviting 3D designers from around the world to submit their original add-ons and accessories to pimp-out the range of Parrot drones. Winners will receive up to $2,000 worth of prizes, as well…The post Parrot, accessory design competition appeared first on sUAS News.

Kespry Inc., which designs automated drone systems for commercial use, today announced that it has been selected by Woolpert to provide commercial drone systems to support the company’s site surveying and mapping needs. Kespry serves the construction, construction aggregates, mining, surveying, and mapping industries. Kespry Drone Systems provide an excellent way for these companies to safely collect…The post Kespry Announces Woolpert as Latest Commercial Drone System Customer appeared first on sUAS News.

Swift Navigation, a San Francisco-based series-A startup building centimeter-accurate GPS technology to help the next generation of autonomous vehicles and robots navigate an automated future, announced two new executive hires today to support its rapidly growing business. Rob Hranac has joined as Vice President of Business Development and Diana Helfrich Schlosser has joined as Vice…The post Diana Helfrich Schlosser and Rob Hranac join Swift Navigation exec team appeared first on sUAS News.

BY JAY BARMANN Only in SF? Here’s an alternate headline: Man Surreptitiously Photographing People At Farmers’ Market Suddenly Has Privacy Concerns About Being Photographed. You’ve got tech, farmers’ markets, inconsiderate drone behavior, and privacy paranoia all wrapped up into one neat story! As Richmond District Blog narrates for us, the man in the photo above…The post Man Crashes Drone Into Farmers’ Market, Then Gets Mad About Being Photographed appeared first on sUAS News.

By Peter Marcus DENVER – Legislation that would have clarified that it is illegal to use a drone to drop contraband into a prison just wouldn’t take flight Tuesday. An amended House Bill 1020 would have applied to unlawfully operating a drone within 1,000 feet of a detention facility with the intent of introducing contraband,…The post Drone legislation crashes in Colorado Legislature appeared first on sUAS News.

BY DEBORAH M. TODD Google’s secretive drone delivery project could include a component designed to store packages securely. A patent filed Tuesday in the United States by the company, a unit of Alphabet Inc, describes a “delivery receptacle” designed to take packages from an “aerial delivery device” for deposit to a secure location. The…The post Reuters:- Google files patent for drone ‘delivery receptacle’ appeared first on sUAS News.

Announcing its foray into the drone market on Tuesday, Lufthansa said it would offer its potential customers a “one stop shop” to those interested in using drones, with services ranging from data analysis, insurance and pilot training. Commercial drones equipped with thermal imaging systems are frequently used for tasks such as inspecting aircraft, railway lines,…The post Lufthansa and DJI join forces appeared first on sUAS News.

Matt Coyne Westchester County Police said a drone was the source of a green laser light that shone at a plane Monday night. Police said they found someone in Eastchester who had been flying the drone, but no crime had been committed. The Federal Aviation Authority alerted authorities to the incident around 8:30 p.m. The plane…The post Eastchester drone shone laser at plane appeared first on sUAS News.

Today, Bloomberg unveiled its inaugural Bloomberg Business Innovators list, naming Sky-Futures as one of the breakthrough businesses disrupting the way people live, work and think in the UK. An expert judging panel convened by Bloomberg, comprising leaders of finance, technology, social enterprise and fast growth sectors, judged a comprehensive collection of 100 of the UK’s…The post Sky-Futures named a Bloomberg business innovator 2016 appeared first on sUAS News.

No confusing controls. No complicated camera adjustments. Airnest is the easiest way to fly, capture and share stunning aerial shots State College, PA – As competition heats up for the best drone apps in the market, Airnest announced today that its best-selling app is now available for the DJI Phantom 3 Standard, 4K, and the…The post Airnest Launches First Third-Party Drone App​ ​for DJI’s Phantom 3 Standard, 4K, and the Inspire 1 Pro appeared first on sUAS News.

Roxanne Mccarty-O’Kane If you are lucky enough to have unwrapped a “remotely piloted aircraft” for Christmas, make sure you know the rules and regulations before you take your drone to the skies. That is a message from enthusiast Peter Hogg. The Olympic Winter Institute sports physiotherapist is cautioning amateur RPA pilots to read up on…The post Attack of the drone pilots? CASA keeps eye on amateurs appeared first on sUAS News.

By Lilian Mutegi The government ban on use of remote piloted automated systems (RPAS) has had a crippling effect on the filming industry and now shows the potential to sink it altogether. Already several international film projects have been diverted to other countries that allow the RPAS. The local film industry runs the risk of…The post Kenyan Filmmakers Want the Government to Remove Ban On Use of Drones appeared first on sUAS News.

TAKAMATSU, KAGAWA PREF. – Police on Monday turned over to prosecutors their case against a man suspected of flying a drone in a crowded residential area without obtaining permission from the authorities. The 50-year-old photo studio manager allegedly violated the Civil Aeronautics Law on the same day that revisions took effect banning drones from flying…The post Japan:- Man facing charges for allegedly flying drone without approval appeared first on sUAS News.

Nadeem Hanif DUBAI // Drone enthusiasts who fly the gadgets equipped with cameras are breaking a little-known law that has been in force for nine months, they were told on Monday. In addition, few owners know that they are required to register their drone with the General Civil Aviation Authority. The rules came into force…The post Drone with cameras illegal in the UAE, owners told appeared first on sUAS News.

Drone Aviation Holding Corp. (OTCQX: DRNE) (“DAC” or “Drone Aviation”), a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats and Measure UAS Inc. (“Measure”), the nation’s leading operator of drones, today announced a partnership for sales, operations, training and support of the WATT-200 tethered drone. Measure has been granted a 333 exemption by the Federal Aviation…The post Drone Aviation Partners with Measure for FAA-Approved Operations of WATT-200 Tethered Drone appeared first on sUAS News.

Its a 45.4 % market share for DJI by registration as 2016 begins. Its actually a little bit more as many people have built their own systems using DJI equipment or registered standard DJI platforms as the manufacturer. The sales of Precision Hawk platforms have slowed and bubbling under at #6 is Yuneec. Their recent…The post DJI drones maintain market share in the USA appeared first on sUAS News.

Madison, IL (KTVI) – Police in Madison, Illinois say 54-year-old Mark A. Miller of Granite City drowned Saturday night in a pond. The man was looking for a drone which had crashed, when he apparently walked out onto the pond. Emergency responders found him by following tracks in the snow, which led to the pond.…The post Man drowns in pond while looking for crashed drone appeared first on sUAS News.

The webinar will now be led by Marty Herrin, Chief of the Williamson County, TX, Hazmat team, and John Buell, peace officer in Austin. This is the first session of 3DR’s new enterprise webinar series detailing drone use for commercial purposes. The webinar will take place on January 28 and explore the many uses of drones in…The post 3DR Webinar for Drones in Enterprise — Public Safety appeared first on sUAS News.

German high-tech company TeAx technology, a leading edge drone system integrator with an international reputation, just did it again: Another proof of their excellence in designing and engineering of smallest and most lightweight solutions within the context of the commercial drone industry. “Offering clients with reliable thermal imaging technology for drones as one part of…The post World’s Smallest Commercial LWIR Thermal Drone appeared first on sUAS News.

Strutt & Parker recently commissioned Horizon Imaging to take some aerial photographs of parts of the large Sompting Estate near Worthing, West Sussex. Strutt & Parker required both aerial and ground photographs of a farmhouse which is being re-let, and also a collection of aerial photographs from across the estate. For once the weather was…The post Sompting Estate, West Sussex photographed by drone appeared first on sUAS News.

by Alok Singh | Delhi Delhi Police are working on a standard operating procedure (SOP) to regulate the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and drones in the city, said sources. The SOP is being planned for whenever the use of drones becomes common, but there could be restrictions on using them in high-security zones…The post Delhi Police work on SOP for use of drones appeared first on sUAS News.

International Publication number: WO 2015/073084 A1 System is ideal for long range drones and aircraft requiring low weight and option for quiet flight time while providing added flight/mission safety. The University of Colorado is looking for an industry partner or investor interested in this pending patent. Summary description: A Drive system for a vehicle includes two torque…The post Clutchless hybrid propulsion system patent. appeared first on sUAS News.

This is interesting, I wonder if they are creating a gap for Aerovel This Request for Information (RFI) is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.2, and is published to obtain market research for use by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM), Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W), Navy and…The post US Navy sUAS requirement appeared first on sUAS News.

I guess it’s obvious something new has to be in the wings (pun intended) an opportunity to work for the worlds most successful RPA manufacturer. Job description We are looking for We are looking for talented industrial designers with the ambition to create products that are not only exciting but world leading. The successful candidate…The post DJI Hiring – Industrial designers for new flagship product appeared first on sUAS News.

By Carl Fallowfield As the waters finally retreat from large swathes of the UK following the 2015 Christmas deluge and thousands of victims count the cost of the damage caused by the flooding, the hard work has only just begun for Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and The Border, the government minister tasked with improving…The post How drones can protect the UK from floods and save the Government millions appeared first on sUAS News.

By Pierre Tran, PARIS — The French Army and the procurement office have selected the Sagem Patroller for the tactical unmanned aerial vehicle over the Thales Watchkeeper, with the pick due to be formally approved at a ministerial investment committee meeting next month, French media reported. “As part of the program for the tactical drone…The post Sagem Patroller beats out Thales Watchkeeper in French Army drone pick appeared first on sUAS News.

By SUE ROESLER Farm and Ranch Guide DICKINSON, N.D. – Imagine a 1,200 pound Hermes 450 UAV zipping through the skies with its camera lens taking photos of the crops below – while a manned plane flies along next to it. That hasn’t been spotted in the skies of North Dakota … yet. But that…The post Checking crops from the sky: Hermes 450 UAV to be escorted by manned plane appeared first on sUAS News.

WASHINGTON – Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) online registration system went live. Owners who registered in the first month received a refund for the $5 application fee. “I am pleased the public responded to our call to register,” said U.S.…The post FAA Registered Nearly 300,000 Unmanned Aircraft Owners appeared first on sUAS News.