Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington will lead a collaborative effort to use unmanned aerial vehicles to inspect highways and railroads remotely and develop guidelines for how to safely complete the task. Continue reading
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Radio Hill Technologies Block 3 DRONEBUSTER
Portland, Oregon-based Radio Hill Technologies (RHT) is launching the Block 3 Dronebuster hand-held counter-drone detection and jamming system. This is the third generation of the Dronebuster line of hand-held jammers. Continue reading
Drone Gun can Safely Take Down a DJI Phantom
Dronegun can take down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from 1.2 miles away, and it does so without damaging the UAV and its cargo, which means it won’t mistakenly activate a dangerous payload on the ground. Continue reading
Spitfires Attack at Legends 2016
Short clip of the Spitfire sequence at Flying Legends 2016. Continue reading
FLIR Systems Acquires Prox Dynamics for $134 Million
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has acquired Prox Dynamics AS, a leading developer and manufacturer of nano-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and para-military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, for approximately $134 million in cash. Continue reading
GA-ASI Seeks Spanish Defence Industry Suppliers
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) systems, tactical reconnaissance radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, has announced that it intends to hold three ‘industry days’ across Spain in January 2017. Continue reading
UK Officials Tour West Coast to Highlight Advanced Drone Regulations
Last week a delegation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle experts from the United Kingdom met with industry leaders in California to highlight the United Kingdom’s regulatory leadership. Continue reading
Technology Takes Over Flight of Attacking Drones
A number of government agencies are working with industry to develop an emerging technology designed to take over the signal of attacking enemy drones, enforcing perimeter security at sensitive U.S. sites and Forward Operating Bases in high-risk combat zones. Continue reading