A new method of mapping geothermal energy is taking flight in Montana – Dewhurst Group LLC, a geothermal exploration company with offices in Montana City, is developing sensors fixed aboard small unmanned helicopters to survey geothermal sources from the air. Continue reading
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University of North Dakota Hosts International Student UAS Competition
Nearly 100 university students in 15 teams from around the world will be competing next week at UND to see who has the best unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
U.S. Air Force Academy Continues to Mature
Cadets participating in Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training aren’t alone. Throughout the day, winged guardians watch over them, protecting them from harm. Continue reading
UK Royal Air Force Personnel Operated American UAS over Libya
British Royal Air Force personnel operated American UAS over Libya last year in support of the NATO mission there, the Ministry of Defence said last Thursday. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Reveals Sea Ghost Concept for USN UCLASS Programme
Lockheed Martin has revealed a new concept aircraft it calls the Sea Ghost that it will propose for the US Navy’s forthcoming unmanned carrier launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft.
Texas State University UAS Protects Fragile Texas Ecosystem
Researchers at Texas State University’s River Systems Institute have developed a UAS to survey wetlands, wildlife management areas and monitor the health of rivers, plants and animals. Continue reading
Parrot Invests $2.5M in Pix4D
Pix4D has agreed on a CHF 2.4 million ($2.5M) investment from the Parrot Group to accelerate the development of its successful Mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) software for UAS. Continue reading
Airstar to Unveil New Line of Cutting-Edge Helicopters at International Association of Chiefs of Police Exposition
Airstar International, a manufacturer of radio controlled unmanned aircraft system (UAS) helicopters, announced that it will unveil a new line of cutting-edge helicopters at the upcoming International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Exposition from September 29 – October 3 in San Diego. Continue reading