A new Kickstarter campaign has been launched to create a programmable flying robot called Spiri. Spiri is a versatile, airborne Linux device with sensors, cameras, wifi, cloud support, development tools and more. Continue reading
Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience
Quadcopters in the Construction Industry
The talk of construction lately has been devices, which includes tablets, smartphones, and more. Now, there is another device flying—yes, flying—onto many construction jobsites, giving construction companies the opportunity to provide the owner with progress shots of the job – enter the ‘quadcopter.’ Continue reading
Colorado Firms Develop UAS Weed Control Service for Agriculture
Two Boulder businesses are hoping to bring pioneering UAS technology to the age-old business of farming – if only federal regulators will let them out of the barn. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Developing Universal Sensor Mount for Global Hawk
Northrop Grumman is working through internal testing to upgrade sensors for its embattled Global Hawk reconnaissance aircraft, trying to keep a variant of it alive while the Air Force continues to target it for cuts. Continue reading
Florida Tests UAS to Control Swamp Mosquitos
Seeking a high-tech edge in the daily battle to beat back the black salt marsh mosquito, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has begun testing a next-generation UAS developed by Prioria, a Gainesville robotics company. Continue reading
India Tests UAS to Improve Security on Eastern Coast
Indian coastal security is set to scale greater heights with the police planning to deploy Unmanned Aircraft Systems along the eastern seaboard for surveillance, search and rescue operations. Continue reading
Unmanned Helicopters to Improve Cotton and Peanut Yields in South Georgia
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South Georgia researchers have developed a mini helicopter that could be the future of farming.Their research project is funded by the Georgia Centers of Innovation for Aerospace and Agribusiness. Continue reading
DefiKopter Delivers Defibrillators to Emergency Responders by UAS
German non-profit group Definetz wants to make defibrillators readily available across its country so that any time someone has a heart attack, the life saving devices are within arms reach. And it’s looking to UAS to help it bring its vision to fruition. Continue reading