Two Fargo-based companies, Botlink and Packet Digital, announced that they are joining forces to create a drone platform which will not only allow pilots to track their drone flights in real-time, but to fly their drones using solar energy for up to four hours – 4x as long as today’s average flight time. Continue reading
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First Brazilian DroneShow
DroneShow 2015 will be held in São Paulo on 28-29 October. A cage for demonstrations will be available at the Trade Fair. Courses and seminars will disseminate the technology for professional uses. Continue reading
Predator’s View of Border Patrol
A look at the use of the Predator B unmanned aircraft by Customs and Border Protection for surveillance on the U.S. Border with Mexico. Continue reading
Flytrex Sky Personal Delivery Drone
The Flytrex Sky is a high-end commercial drone which comes complete with a ‘loading bay’ for small items such as drinks or light packages. But more importantly it also has 3G connectivity, and is designed to work with a cloud-based backend that makes delivering parcels possible, right out of the box. Continue reading
Let’s Fly Wisely
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will deliver pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies during research flights at a free medical clinic in Wise, Va., on July 17.
UAS Accidents Rise in Netherlands
The Dutch Transport Ministry inspectors received 27 reports of accidents involving small unmanned aircraft, or drones, last year, according to a new report. In 2013 there were 15 accidents and in 2012 just eight, the ministry says.
Crowd-Funded Drones for Ukraine
The war in Eastern Ukraine features crowd-funded robots. Labeled the “People’s Project,” a website is collecting donations for people to buy Ukraine’s government weapons for war. In March, they were raising money for a remotely controlled tank and gun turret, which is now 84 percent funded. Now, they’re raising money for a 50-pound drone.
Thales Maintains Strong Presence in European Unmanned Market
Thales, by its own admission, is not an aircraft manufacturer, but as far as unmanned air vehicles are concerned, it is involved in a number of significant programmes throughout Europe. Continue reading