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This is brilliant and nicely rounds up the hype and BS that surround RPA. I’d like to see it on Kickstarter and then given an award at CES. I’m enjoying the comments. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Organic-Vegan-Quad-Copter-Drone-/131705969623?hash=item1eaa499bd7:g:W84AAOSwFqJWnzGoThe post Something for the weekend:- “Organic Vegan Quad Copter Drone” for sale on eBay appeared first on sUAS News.

Amimon, the industry leader in HD wireless video transmission solutions for the professional video and broadcast markets, today introduced its new CONNEX mini high-performance wireless HD video link for the growing number of smaller, lighter aerial drones. CONNEX mini delivers full HD video quality, zero latency, digital transmission reliability, encrypted transmission for live and sensitive…The post Amimon Introduces the all new CONNEX mini Zero-Latency Wireless Compact HD Video Transmission Solution appeared first on sUAS News.

Colleen Schmidt, Senior Digital Producer A 25-year-old Calgary man is facing charges in connection to an drone incident near the Calgary International Airport on the weekend. Police saw a man flying a drone in a public park near the 2600 block of 16 St. N.E. at about 6:45 p.m. Sunday and say that the UAV…The post Drone incident near airport results in charges against Calgary man appeared first on sUAS News.

By Joshua Cain A company that conducts inspections of oil and gas facilities using drones says it’s the first to launch legal operations out in the Gulf of Mexico. London-based Sky Futures, which opened an office in Houston in 2015, said that last week the company flew its drones on inspections of an oil platform,…The post Drone company claims first legal Gulf of Mexico inspection flights appeared first on sUAS News.

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is providing its enhanced Coyote® Unmanned Air System to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for hurricane tracking and modeling, giving researchers an unprecedented perspective from inside storms that build in the Atlantic Ocean. The Coyote is a small, expendable UAS that can be tube-launched from a host vehicle on the…The post Raytheon’s enhanced Coyote UAV flies into hurricanes for NOAA appeared first on sUAS News.

An unmanned, electric, autonomous aircraft travelling at 75 kilometres per hour lands gently on the roof of a moving car. For the first time, researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have successfully demonstrated a technique developed for this purpose. The system is designed for civil applications in the…The post DLR land RPA travelling at 75 kph on the roof of moving car. appeared first on sUAS News.

Inspired by survey professionals, the DATAhawk is a fully autonomous superior mapping drone from QuestUAV. Easy acquistion of accurate geodata for survey mapping and GIS professionals. Automatically convert your high-res data into geo-referenced 2D orthomosiacs, 3D models and point clouds giving fast and reliable results… every flight. Easy Operations: A ruggedised transportable design sets a…The post QuestUAV DATAhawk appeared first on sUAS News.

Two people who allegedly flew drones near heliports in downtown Los Angeles and around Griffith Park were hit with misdemeanor charges, making them the first to be charged under new city restrictions banning the aerial devices within five miles of an airport, the City Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. City prosecutors allege that on Dec. 9, 20-year-old…The post Fly a drone, go to jail? Drone operators first in LA to be charged with crimes appeared first on sUAS News.

Skyward have introduced a low­ cost pricing tier to help startups manage and grow professional drone programs. Drone startups flying five or fewer flights per month can now access Skyward’s drone airspace map, flight planning and logging tools, and digital system of record for $9.99 per month. “We’re seeing so many companies and small businesses…The post Skyward Introduces Pricing for Drone Startups appeared first on sUAS News.

Kickstarter asked freelance reporter Mark Harris to investigate just what went down at Zano, he concludes that is was poor management rather than foul play. The Zano team have not simply trousered the money and run. In spring 2013, the Secretary of State for Wales at the time, David Jones, visited a young company at the…The post How Zano Raised Millions on Kickstarter and Left Most Backers with Nothing appeared first on sUAS News.

Henning Pedersen and students of the University of Oslo (all Norway) built a giant drone which has flown into the record books after achieving the Heaviest payload lifted by a remote-controlled multicopter. Read full story: http://bit.ly/GWR-MegaDrone Makes for interesting reading but last years HobbyKing Beer lifts Pete Bitar, lifted more and if I might say…The post Guinness record for first person to ask… Megacopter lifts 134lbs appeared first on sUAS News.

Roger Sollenberger We’re excited to launch the first session of 3DR’s new enterprise webinar series detailing drone use for commercial purposes. The session will take place on Thursday January 28 at 11:30am PST and explore the many uses of drones in public safety. And because we’re not anywhere near experts in public safety, ourselves —…The post 3DR Webinar: Using Drones in Public Safety appeared first on sUAS News.

Spanky looking VTOL from DHL and their parent company Deutsche Post. A five kg payload and speed to boot. A Gary Gress bi-copter and a V-22 Osprey met in a hanger somewhere perhaps. The unnamed aircraft failed to take off for a planned press demo in the Bavarian Alps on Monday. The weather got in the way.…The post Deutsche Post Drone Delivery 0 – Weather 2 appeared first on sUAS News.

Technical Sales for Geomatics Software, Internship (3-6 months) Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland DESCRIPTION We are looking for a highly technically skilled Engineer for an internship with our growing team in Lausanne. Pix4D is already internationally renowned for the quality of its drone photogrammetry software products, with a Sales Team dedicated to B2B sales and a very…The post PIX4D – Technical Sales for Geomatics Software, Internship (3-6 months) appeared first on sUAS News.

The NINOX is a compact aircraft capable of carrying action cameras (GoPro Hero, GoPro Session) and small mirrorless cameras (Canon PowerShot, IXUS, Sony WX, Sony a5100). It is equipped with a Pixhawk autopilot for fully automated flight, from take-off to landing. Control and in-flight monitoring are available via radio telemetry link. Endurance of 30 minutes…The post NINOX – Innovative fixed-wing camera platform, at an accessible price appeared first on sUAS News.

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce the purchase of multiple Correlator3D™ licenses by SNCF. The software is used in conjunction with UAVs from Delair-Tech, SimActive’s partner. The collaboration between SimActive and Delair-Tech brings an unparalleled high-end solution to the drone mapping industry. The speed and accuracy of Correlator3D™, combined with…The post SimActive and Delair-Tech Partner to Provide SNCF with a UAV Solution appeared first on sUAS News.

The UgCS team has accomplished what we believe is a first – integrating a Mode S/ADS-B out transponder with a small drone, enabling radar visibility throughout the drone’s flight. A BeagleBone Black computer with CAN bus shield was used to integrate a Sagetech XPS-TR, the world’s smallest transponder, with the A2’s flight controller. The flight…The post Providing ATC visibility of a DJI A2 drone using a BeagleBone and Sagetech XPS-TR transponder appeared first on sUAS News.

West Palm Beach, FL – NE3RD is partnering with NASA and a handful of other companies to develop and test solutions for integrating drones into the low-altitude airspace using the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) system. The popularity of drones or UAS is rapidly gaining traction in the commercial space for such uses … … Continue reading →The post NE3RD Performs Test Flights for NASA’s Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) System appeared first on sUAS News.

Agnostic Crop Health Data Management Solution Minneapolis, MN, January 19, 2016: Sentera, LLC, a global provider of software, sensor, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies, today announced the launch of its AgVault™ 2.0 Software. The AgVault 2.0 Software comprises a desktop client and mobile app for iOS and Android that automatically sync with one another.…The post Sentera Announces Launch of AgVault™ 2.0 Software appeared first on sUAS News.

Daytona Beach, Fla., Whether you’re a hobbyist with a new recreational unmanned aerospace system (UAS) / drone or a professional interested in using one in business, safety must be a priority. That’s why Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide is offering a free online course for new users later this month. The “Unmanned Aerospace Systems (UAS)…The post Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – new UAS users free online course (you can still sign up) appeared first on sUAS News.

The sUSB Exposition in San Francisco is well known for hosting industry leaders and top tier experts in the unmanned systems world. The sUAS News is pleased to facilitate this opportunity to hear Dr. McGeer talk about his work, his views on technology and the realities of the industry. He is the founder and President…The post Tad McGeer To Speak At The 2016 Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition appeared first on sUAS News.

Yuneec and Ascending Technologies/Intel have combined this year to offer a drone solution with real value The Yuneec Typhoon H drone can use an add-on with Intel’s 3D “Realsense” camera to effectively avoid obstacles. As anyone who’s ever flown one into a tree will tell you, this is a meaningful evolution of the drone sector.The post Well done Ascending Technologies, Yuneec, Intel – Engadget best innovation (disruptive tech) appeared first on sUAS News.

Antonelli Law became the first law firm in the country to participate in the DJI Professional User Referral Program . DJI customers may be entitled to discounted drone law services by visiting our dedicated DJI referral program website or by contacting the law firm through the contact form below. There are conditions and limitations to the…The post Antonelli Law first to participate in the DJI Professional User Referral Program . appeared first on sUAS News.

An unmanned aircraft has caused an electricity blackout in southwest Sichuan…after it crashed into power lines. The incident has again sparked a debate over drone regulation. But, its hoped a new regulatory system could help reduce accidents. Having gone from military weapon to mass market toys, drones now enjoy immense popularity, and have become top…The post China:- New drone regulatory system to limit accidents appeared first on sUAS News.

Tokyo police have conducted an anti-terrorism drill, including the seizure of a suspicious drone by using an interceptor drone, ahead of the Tokyo Marathon next month. The drill was conducted Sunday in a parking lot at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center in Koto Ward, which will be used as the finish area for the…The post Police conduct drone-capturing drill ahead of Tokyo Marathon appeared first on sUAS News.

Potters Bar Fire Station has been testing its new aerial drone in preparation for use. The drone will be used to observe large fires and wide area flooding from above, and to help look for missing people over a wider area. Firefighters have to be trained to operate the new drone. Some will be trained…The post Potters Bar Fire Station tests its new drone appeared first on sUAS News.

By Melissa Daniels The schedule at Moore Aviation fills up daily, as pilots in training stack up the hours needed to get licensed. On this afternoon, with cold air and clear skies, 12 of 13 planes are flying above Beaver County Airport. A growing number of students at the Chippewa flight school are here not…The post Aviation schools rev up drone piloting appeared first on sUAS News.

With the advent of aviation technology in recent years, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are widely used, mainly for military purposes, in many parts of the world. There are also a growing number of civilian applications of UAS, e.g. aerial surveillance, photography, and search and rescue. With the maturing and miniaturisation of applicable technologies, UAS offer…The post Hong Kong:- Operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) appeared first on sUAS News.

Ronan McGreevy There are now 1,200 registered drones in Ireland, the Department of Transport has confirmed. Since December 21st, drone registration has been mandatory in accordance with the Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets Order (statutory instrument) S.I. 563 of 2015. The regulation makes Ireland one of the first countries in Europe to make drone…The post Ireland:- About 1,200 drones listed since registration made mandatory appeared first on sUAS News.

Drones are poised to be the next revolutionary tool, transforming the way businesses collect, manage and digest data. We are the leading software platform for commercial drones, enabling businesses in over 80 countries across the globe to understand the world from the air. Our mission is to make drones safe, reliable and powerful tools for…The post Drone Deploy are Hiring appeared first on sUAS News.

On behalf of the membership, unrepresented hobbyist and the public at large. The Remote Control Aerial Platform Association (RCAPA) contends that the unaffiliated RC hobbyists stakeholder was disenfranchised in this instance, as they had no credible and or qualified representation. Members of the task force were not properly vetted and have limited or no experience…The post RCAPA :- Comments on Registration and Marking Requirements FAA-2015-7396 appeared first on sUAS News.

By DAVID DOWNEY “They are my babies,” says Desiree Ekstein of her high-flying brood. “They all have names.” Ekstein, a Lake Elsinore resident, is known to her friends as Drone Diva Desi. She owns a dozen of the unmanned flying marvels, flocks of which touched down in holiday stockings across the nation last month. But…The post ‘Drone Diva Desi’ operates a fleet of 12 remote-controlled aircraft appeared first on sUAS News.

By DAVID DISHNEAU, ASSOCIATED PRESS A jury convicted a man of 31 offenses Friday for plotting to fly illegal drugs, a cellphone and other contraband aboard a drone into a maximum-security state prison. Thaddeus C. Shortz, 25, of Knoxville, could face more than 50 years in prison for crimes that include contraband, drug,…The post Jury Convicts Man on 31 Counts in Prison Drone Plot Trial appeared first on sUAS News.

NICK HYTREK Sioux City Journal VERMILLION, S.D. | Manning a booth at the Dakota Farm Show here earlier this month, it was hard to tell what was making Laura Wilson happier. The fact she and her husband, Michael, were promoting their new business, Birdseye Farming, in which Michael flies drones over fields to take photos and…The post NW Iowa native returns to home state with drone business appeared first on sUAS News.

Sentera, LLC, a software, sensor, and drone company launched its OnTop™ Platform for desktop and mobile applications using an iOS operating system. The extended compatibility gives every user in the cellular and broadcast tower inspection industry instant access to contextually-rich inspection data, in a cost-effective way, regardless of the operating system. “Adding iOS compatibility to…The post Sentera Launches OnTop™ Platform for iOS Operating Systems appeared first on sUAS News.

Updating our 333 list ahead of the publication of our guide I think its fair to say a couple of things stand out. All 333’s up until 13th January 2016 will be included in the guide. The top 3 states, California, Florida and Texas are well ahead of the rest. It looks like the FAA…The post California has most 333 Commercial Drone Operators appeared first on sUAS News.

According to Chris Anderson, August, 27 2015, on DIY Drones: “The future of robotics development, including drones, is powerful simulation, which makes it possible to achieve faster development and better performance by reducing the “trial and error” process of testing everything with physical machines. The Dronecode projects have long used a number of powerful drone-specific…The post InventUAV Gazebo simulation for Arduplane and ArduCopter appeared first on sUAS News.

4DMapper integrates asset inspection data from drones or other devices and manages them in a custom, browser based, 3D geospatial environment with digital terrain and imagery. Until now, asset inspection data management has been limited, with clients having to manage large volumes of photos and video without any spatial frame of reference or relation to…The post 4DMapper releases Asset Inspection data support appeared first on sUAS News.

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A Southern California lawmaker is pushing legislation to require drone owners to purchase insurance policies for their vehicle. Assemblyman Mike Gatto this week introduced the Drone Registration/Omnibus Negligence-prevention Enactment (DRONE) Act of 2016, which would hold owners responsible for registering and obtaining physical or electronic “license plates” for drones. “If cars have…The post Drone Legislation Would Require Owners To Buy Insurance, Get UAV ‘License Plates’ appeared first on sUAS News.

By DAVID DISHNEAU, ASSOCIATED PRESS A prosecutor says a Maryland man confessed to participating in a prison smuggling ring that used a drone to fly contraband into a maximum-security state prison. Assistant State’s Attorney Erich Bean gave his opening statement Thursday in the trial of 25-year-old Thaddeus Shortz of Knoxville. Shortz faces 35 counts…The post Prosecutor: Suspect Confessed in Prison Drone Case appeared first on sUAS News.

At Toulouse Francazal airport at the end of September this year, the firms Airborne Concept and Egis presented the French civil aviation authority DGAC with the results of their work to develop the integration of an ADS-B transponder onto a small rotary-wing drone weighing less than 10 kg The aim of the system is to…The post Airborne Concept and Egis integrate ADS-B transponder with Multirotor appeared first on sUAS News.

woodman A GoPro drone offers lots of potential for the company, but much rests in management execution and the drone itself. Commercial drone market is poised for explosive growth, and success in this area would be a huge boost for GoPro. Many potential issues for GoPro in the drone market remain. GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) has…The post Can A Drone Save GoPro? appeared first on sUAS News.

UAV Solutions, Inc. (UAVS) announced today that the company received a Section 333 Grant of Exemption and Certificate of Waiver and Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Talon 120LE fixed wing unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial data collection, adding to the Section 333s received in 2015 for the Phoenix 30…The post UAV Solutions receive section 333 for multirotor and fixed wing platforms. appeared first on sUAS News.

By Kathleen Wilson of the Ventura County Star In a comprehensive bill introduced this week, state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson seeks to limit the use of drones near both private and public property. “We want to create a seamless set of rules and a framework, so people know what they can and cannot do with drones,”…The post Sen. Hannah-­Beth Jackson’s new drone bill would affect wide range of properties appeared first on sUAS News.

San Antonio Based US DataWing, a drone service provider specializing in the Oil and Gas and insurance industries, purchased UAVRG – a drone emergency response company. With this purchase, DataWing establishes a national presence and multiple contracts with emergency response companies. UAVRG will remain as the national partner network of DataWing where well qualified small…The post US DataWing, LLC acquires UAVRG, LLC (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Response Group) appeared first on sUAS News.

JESSUP, MD – January 11, 2016 – UAV Solutions, Inc. (UAVS) announced today that it delivered four Phoenix 30 Quad Rotor Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in response to a contract award from the Department of the Army for Romania under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS). The vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Phoenix UAS is an…The post UAV Solutions, Inc. Deliver four Phoenix 30 UAS to Romania appeared first on sUAS News.

Lucas Armeña This quick breakdown is your early-2016 forecast. Before we climb the charts, note that the first two are currently pending in Federal Courts. Cheesy “pop” references are mine. Cue JoJo’s 2006 Billboard 100 song, “Too Little Too Late” ─ Filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, is a Complaint likely to…The post Too Little, Too Late? appeared first on sUAS News.

We are putting the final touches on our sUAS Guide due out soon and we are now calling for hi resolution photos and videos taken by drones or of drones (or both) for inclusion in the Guide/Yearbook. The best (quality and wow factor) photo/map/3d model, selected by our editorial team, will be featured on a…The post Last call for HiRes photos appeared first on sUAS News.