K2 Unmanned Systems, LLC, a U.S. commercial drone manufacturer, flight ops and training company, has announced the release of the first American made Law Enforcement tactical drone, the Knight Hawk. Continue reading
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Australia Awards Development Contract for Stoprotor
Unmanned Aerial Systems Pty Ltd was awarded A$293,000 (USD 220,00) through the Defence Innovation Hub to combine features of a helicopter and a fixed wing aircraft in order to increase performance, efficiency and capability. Continue reading
Half Jet Ski and Half Plane
This aircraft is half jet ski and half plane. The FlyNano combines marine and aviation technology, creating the lightweight plane that only weighs 70kg. Continue reading
NASA and Amazon Turn to France for UTM Tests
A Delair-Tech drone flies over a vineyard
NASA and Amazon.com Inc. are tapping experts in France to figure out how to coordinate drone traffic, bolstering the country’s role as a hub for evolving regulation of unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
Norwegian Technology Improves Emergency Preparedness
Telenor, Andøya Space Center and Robot Aviation are joining forces to develop and test Norwegian unmanned aerial systems in order to improve preparedness in Svalbard. Continue reading
NCDoT Joins FEMA Drone Working Group
Drones are an increasingly integral part of all emergency response operations, so the North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to make sure North Carolina’s drone operators are prepared when disaster strikes. Continue reading
First US Customer for Lockheed Martin’s Universal Unmanned Vehicle Control Station
Lockheed Martin’s modular unmanned vehicle control software, which can simultaneously control dozens of unmanned vehicles at one time, now has its first U.S. customer. Aurora Flight Sciences, which is focused on accelerating the development of autonomous technology, has purchased the newest Vehicle Control Station (VCS) software product: VCSi. Continue reading
NATS Takes Equity Stake in Aireon
The UK air traffic management service provider, NATS, has announced that it has invested in Aireon, the company pioneering a space-based air traffic surveillance service set to revolutionise the aviation industry. Continue reading