ABS Group, a provider of technical inspection and verification services to the global power and wind energy industries, has signed an agreement with DroneView Technologies to deliver joint aerial wind turbine and equipment inspections utilizing sophisticated drone technology as a cost-effective solution.
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Eurofighter Typhoon – Farnborough Airshow 2016
Eurofighter Typhoon Flight Demonstration at Farnborough Airshow 2016 (Wednesday) on a rainy day. The camera got soaked and the touch screen was not working well… Continue reading
Saab Gripen – Farnborough Airshow 2016
Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flight Demonstration – Trade Day Wednesday Farnborough Airshow 2016. Continue reading
Chinese Unmanned Helicopter to Redefine Air-logistics
A new Chinese unmanned helicopter might be the industry’s first critical step to a functional aerial logistic platform in the near future. This unmanned helicopter, produced by Ziyan UAV excelled its counterparts by its outstanding performance in load-bearing, safety and speed.
GA-ASI and NLR Partner on RPA Integration In Europe
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) and the NLR-Netherlands Aerospace Centre announced at the Farnborough Air Show that they have executed an agreement to support expanded operational approval for GA-ASI RPA to fly in non-segregated European airspace. Continue reading
Airbus Cargo Drone Challenge Winners Announced
Airbus Group SE and Local Motors Inc. announced during a ceremony held at the Farnborough International Airshow the winners of the “Airbus Cargo Drone Challenge ”, a co-creation competition for the next generation of commercial drones, which both companies launched in April.
DARPA Funds PARC to Develop Vanishing AUVs
PARC, a Xerox company, announced it has received funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under its ICARUS program.
Raytheon Plans Coyote Ship-Based Swarm Tests
Raytheon is planning ship-based swarm testing of its Coyote unmanned air vehicle in the coming weeks, under a research programme funded by the US Office of Naval Research (ONR).