UAV LAB exhibited three models of locally produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the engineering forum-expo in Vanadzor Technology Center on June 24. Continue reading
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Transport Canada Approves Drone Test Range in Alma
Transport Canada is committed to enhancing the safety and security of Canadians while fostering innovation as it continues to explore the use of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, to fulfil its mandate. Continue reading
Kratos Gets $37M US Navy BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target Contract
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced that its Unmanned Systems Division (USD) was awarded an amendment to a previously awarded contract to exercise an option for Low Rate Initial Production Year 1 (LRIP 1) from the U.S. Navy, for BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) Drone Systems. Continue reading
Germany Delays Plans to Lease Heron TP
Germany’s plans to lease Israeli-made “Eitan” drones were suspended on Wednesday, after German lawmakers raised concerns over weapons systems installed on the unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
Paris Air Show Flying Display Highlights June 20 2017
Includes: Boeing B737 Max, Airbus A321 Neo, Antonov 132d, Dornier 328, Embraer Kc390, Lockheed Martin F35-A, Turkish Aerospace Industries Hurkus… Continue reading
Drone Helicopters on Display at Russian Defense Show
Unmanned helicopters and monitoring systems will be displayed by the Radar MMS research and production company at the International Maritime Defense Show in St. Petersburg. Continue reading
MIT’s Drones that Drive
Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) are aiming to develop robots that can both maneuver around on land and take to the skies. In a new paper, the team presented a system of eight quadcopter drones that can fly and drive through a city-like setting with parking spots, no-fly zones, and landing pads. Continue reading
PV Solar Panel inspection with UAVs
Solar panels, like any other artificial infrastructure objects, require periodical inspections. UAV equipped with thermal camera is the best choice for inspection, as in most cases it saves costs compared to manned aviation and saves time compared to visual control with handheld IR camera. Continue reading