The commander of the Ukrainian Aerorozvidka unit, Natan Chazin, explains the the importance of a Russian drone his unit shot down this month. Continue reading
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US Department of Justice Issues Guidelines for Unmanned Aircraft
The US Department of Justice has issued agency-wide policy guidance on the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that sets standards of use and management controls of UAS by the department and its components. Continue reading
Quadcopter Crashes into Windscreen on Autobahn
After a low flying drone crashed into the windscreen of a car on the Autobahn outside Bochum, police announced last Thursday they are looking for witnesses.
RAAF Streams Live Video from UAS to C-17
The Royal Australian Air Force has streamed full motion live video from a Heron Unmanned Aircraft System airborne over Woomera in South Australia, to the cargo bay of a specially-fitted C-17A Globemaster airlifter 2000km away at Fairbairn in Canberra.
Fold-up Quadrotor
Thanks to the power of its rotors, this fold-up quadrotor extends its articulated arms and takes off in a fraction of a second. This prototype will be viewed by specialists on May 25 at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Seattle. Continue reading
Drones Inspired by Bees
Biorobotics researchers at a University in France have created a drone by taking inspiration from one of the Earth’s smallest winged creatures. Continue reading
Teenage Serial Drone Flier Arrested in Tokyo
A mischief-making teenager has been arrested by police after posting an online video threatening to fly his drone at the jam-packed Sanja Matsuri festival in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. Continue reading
US Air Force Moves to Bring About RPA Mission Relief
The US Air Force is pursuing a range of options that will, in combination with a reset in the number of sustainable combat air patrols, help alleviate long-term stress on Remotely Piloted Aircraft crews. Continue reading