The first FAI International Drones Conference took place Sept. 1 to 3, 2017, at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland, bringing together 20 drone experts and 200 delegates. Continue reading
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LOKMAS “Stupor” Russian Counter-UAV Device
Originating from Russian Ministry of Defense counter-UAV trials, the most recent version of the LOKMAS (the com[any that produces it) “Stupor” Counter-UAV device was on display at ARMY 2017. Continue reading
World’s First Unmanned Hovercraft from Hov Pod
Boats currently hold the title of Unmanned Surface Vehicle – USV, however they are ocean bound. Hov Pod operate in all waters, they have a wide footprint and are designed specifically for balance, buoyancy and stability. Continue reading
360-Degree Flight Video of Quantum TRON Hybrid UAV
Quantum-Systems (Germany) just released a 360-degree flight experience video shot on the Quantum TRON, their award-winning fixed-wing VTOL hybrid UAV. Continue reading
SimActive Releases Correlator3D Version 7.0
SimActive Inc.,has announced the release of Correlator3D version 7.0, with complete redesign of its 3D generation engine enabling substantial quality and speed improvements. Continue reading
Airlander on SafePilot Weather Watch Project
The recently completed SafePilot Weather Watch Project was a £160,000 project with the purpose of combining live weather, airspace, terrain and other data to support in-flight route planning for both private and commercial operations – manned and unmanned. Continue reading
Belgium Presents its New Raven Mini UAS
The Belgian Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) Battalion in Heverlee, east of Brussels, presented its new RQ-11B Raven tactical mini unmanned aerial system (UAS) on 31 August. Continue reading
Barbados Bans Importation of Drones until March 2018
The Government of Barbados has advised the public that ban on the importation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones, remains in place until March 31, 2018. Continue reading