Within the context of its Global Access Initiative, UVS International is organizing this survey on currently ongoing civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operations. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
Rolls-Royce Sees Opportunity for Unmanned Engine Growth
The increase in military and civilian use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in recent years has lead to an increase in the need for components that power these platforms, and Rolls-Royce has had success in the past, and seems ready for the projected multi-billion growth of the unmanned market over the next decade as the U.S. and other nations prepare to integrate UAS into civilian airspace. Continue reading
Georgia Tech Studies UAS for Monitoring Highway Traffic
Researchers at Georgia Tech are studying the potential use of UAS to monitor I-285 and other congested highways for backups or help with accident investigations to clear roads faster. Continue reading
Testing Unmanned Helicopters for Pesticide Spraying in California
To some, the sight of a small helicopter hovering a few feet over a Napa Valley vineyard may be just a curiosity. To others its the future of California farming. One of those is Ken Giles, professor of agricultural engineering at UC Davis. Continue reading
Halberd Low Cost UAS Go Online
Halberd Corporation has announced that it is plannning entry into the online consumer market and is now offering a low cost unmanned aircraft system for the general public. These will be sold online through eBay, RC Universe as well as other online retailers. Continue reading
France Committed to nEUROn says Defence Minister
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian wrote an article for Les Echos on May 31, stating his commitment to buy 2 MQ-9 Reaper UAS from the USA, for delivery before the end of 2013. After so much procrastination, with only 2 Harfangs operational, and with pressing commitments in Mali and elsewhere, he says that France must take the immediately available choice. Continue reading
Brain-Computer Interface Technology to Control UAS
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In a gymnasium in Minnesota, a small quadrocoptor flies effortlessly through hoops. But look for its pilot, and it’s not obvious who it is, because it’s being flown by someone’s brain. Continue reading
RAF Typhoon Flying Display at Royal International Air Tattoo 2012
This is the 2012 Ofiicial Royal Air Force Typhoon Display flown by Squadron Leader Scott Loughran. Continue reading