Dave Phillips performs a stunning aerobatic routine in de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth ZK-BLI. Continue reading
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sensefly Announces New Ultra-Lightweight UAS for Surveying and Mining
senseFly has announced its new ultra-lightweight and powerful UAS for the surveying and mining industries: the eBee, a combination of cutting edge technology, aerodynamic expertise and innovative design. Continue reading
UK Scientists Study Bee Brains to Develop Autonomous UAS
Bees are the next-gen weapons, for delivery of military payloads, reconnaissance and surveillance. Continue reading
Embraer in Discussions with Santos Labs
Embraer has revealed plans to “strengthen” its relationship with a Brazilian start-up building UAS. Continue reading
US Department of Homeland Security to Evaluate Small UAS for Emergency Response
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will begin testing and evaluating small unmanned aircraft systems this month near Lawton, Oklahoma, under a federal and state initiative to study UAS applications for emergency response. Continue reading
Scion Gets $3M Navy Unmanned Helicopter Contract
Scion UAS, LLC has won a government contract worth up to $3 million to supply unmanned helicopters for unspecified uses. Continue reading
23 Mile Stratospheric Freefall Jump Today Will Break Sound Barrier
Today, October 9 2012, Felix Baumgartner will attempt a record-breaking freefall jump from 120,000 feet – 23 miles – above the earth as part of Red Bull Stratos: a mission to the edge of space. Continue reading
ANKA Crashes During Acceptance Test Flight
On September 27, 2012, during the test flight of an ANKA prototype aircraft, a technical problem occurred that caused it to crash. Continue reading