This video shows a demonstration of the “Cheetah” robot galloping at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour (mph), setting a new land speed record for legged robots. The previous record was 13.1 mph, set at MIT in 1989. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Thales 2011 Annual Results – Revenues Stable, Return to Profit
The Board of Directors of Thales met on March 6 to close the financial statements for 2011. Continue reading
First US Combat Aviation Brigade to Train with its Own RQ-7 Shadow
Spc. David Thibault, F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade conducts pre-flight operations at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA - Photo: Sgt. Tracy Weeden
Task Force Saber, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, made their debut to the National Training Center with F Troop and the RQ-7 Shadow UAS.
Denel Dynamics Seeker 400 on Display at Defence and Security Asia 2012
The prototype of the new Denel Dynamics Seeker 400 is currently on display at the Denel Dynamics stand at Defence and Security Asia 2012, on March 5-8 in Bangkok, Thailand. Continue reading
NASA Dryden UAS Video Presentation
NASA Dryden has a heritage of developmental and operational experience with unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
Solar Electric Hybrid Airship
40% Scale Demonstrator
Global Near Space Services (GNSS) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Bye Aerospace of Denver, Colo., jointly announced continued progress in the development of a unique solar-electric-powered airship named StarLight.
Mapping Rangelands in New Mexico with Unmanned Aircraft
At Jornada Experimental Range in southern New Mexico, ongoing research is aimed at determining the utility of UAS for rangeland mapping and monitoring and developing an operational UAS-based remote sensing programme for ecological applications. Continue reading
Seattle Police Draganflyer Presentation
Seattle police have a new tool in the fight on crime—a small, remote controlled Draganflyer helicopter that gives them a unique viewpoint. Continue reading