Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Sky Sapience have signed an agreement for the development, marketing and production of new tethered hovering aerial systems.
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EasyJet Quadcopters for Aircraft Inspections
The U.K. budget airline EasyJet is known more for its bright orange logo and cheap flights than cutting-edge technology. Its new venture may go some way to change that though. Bloomberg found out how the company plans to use drones to check airplanes for damage. Continue reading
New Collision Avoidance Unit for sUAS
A company in Germany is offering a new solution to the problem of drone collision: a collision avoidance unit which works with different sensors, does not need GPS-positioning and can be fitted into almost any rotary wing or multirotor platform.
Flight Control Software for Unpredictable Weather
IntelinAir has announced the launch of its new unmanned aerial system (UAS) technology, powered by its patented robust adaptive flight control technology delivering precision data collection and advanced data-analysis for actionable intelligence. Continue reading
FAA Selects Mississippi State University Team As Center of Excellence for UAS
After a rigorous competition, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a Mississippi State University team as the FAA’s Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (COE UAS). The COE will focus on research, education and training in areas critical to safe and successful integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace. Continue reading
Singapore Regulates UAS
The Singapore Parliament has just passed the Unmanned Aircraft (Public Safety and Security) Bill, which sets out guidelines for the safe flying of drones and enforcement against those who violate them. The new law, which amends the Air Navigation Act and Public Order Act, will take effect from next month.
China Tests Domestic Engine in CH-3 UAV
China has recently run its first successful test flight of its CH-3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with a locally made aircraft engine, reports the PLA Daily, the official newspaper of China’s armed forces.
European Pilots Want Regulations on Recreational Users
In a new position paper, the European Cockpit Association – the European pilots’ union – have outlined a number of prerequisites for the safe integration of light RPAS, often referred to as ‘toys’, into Europe’s low level airspace. Continue reading