Taking a cue from America’s use of UAS to fight terrorists, the war on feral hogs has gone high tech and high altitude. Two friends in Lafayette, La. modified a remote control aircraft for their frequent hunts for the destructive wild pigs. It’s more military op than hunting trip. “It’s not hunting,” said James Palmer. “It’s extermination.”
Yearly Archives: 2013
Prioria Robotics Gets $4.5 M Maveric Contract From US Army Rapid Equipping Force
Prioria Robotics, Inc., developers of tactical Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), announced that it has been awarded several contracts totalling $4.5 million by the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force. Continue reading
McDonnell Douglas QF-4 Drone Dual Intercept MEADS Test at White Sands Missile Range
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) intercepted and destroyed two simultaneous targets attacking from opposite directions during a stressing demonstration of its 360-degree air and missile defence (AMD) capabilities at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The flight test achieved all criteria for success. Continue reading
My Movember Story
No, Movember is not a typo, and no, it has nothing to do with unmanned systems. Movember (“Moustache “and “November” geddit?) is an annual, month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of prostate cancer and other male cancers and associated charities. I grew my first moustache at the age of 17. Continue reading
FAA Releases UAS Integration Road Map, Comprehensive Plan and Test Site Privacy Policy
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday released its first annual Roadmap outlining efforts needed to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the nation’s airspace. Continue reading
Construction Company Considers UAS for Motorway Inspections
Engineering and construction giant Balfour Beatty has revealed that it is interested in using UAS to inspect motorways and possibly even build walls. Continue reading
Two Million Flying Hours
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It took sixteen years for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft community to reach one million flight hours. A short two and a half years later, the RPA is celebrating again with its two millionth hour on the job. Continue reading
Korea Aerospace Industries Develops Tactical UAS
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is developing a tactical UAS that can carry a payload of 500kg (1,100lb). Continue reading