The capability to operate in non-permissive environments against enemy air defenses, manned-unmanned teaming to extend the reach of sensors and autonomy will be key future attributes of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), industry and government experts said September 20 at the Air Force Association (AFA) Air, Space and Cyber conference. Continue reading
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100+ Speakers Lined Up for Drone World Expo
From discussions on the Realities of Drone Delivery to a forum on Finding Funding: The VC Community Speaks, Drone World Expo taking place November 15-16 at the San Jose Convention Center will offer something for everyone interested in the use of drones for commercial purposes. Of the speakers, there are dozens of prominent women who will take the stage to talk about their involvement in this fast- paced and growing industry. Continue reading
New Polish UAS on Display
Both international and local companies are already positioning themselves to respond to the inevitable UAS tenders that will surface over the next few years. Polish UAS speciailists Flytronic, part of the WB Group, is just one of those companies. Continue reading
Russia Develops Tilt-Rotor UAV
The VR-Technologies Design Bureau, part of Russian Нelicopters JSC, has developed the unique tilt-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle. The new RHV-35 unmanned convertible aircraft was unveiled at the international military and technical forum ARMY-2016.
Paris Drone Fest on Champs-Elysees
The Champs-Elysees was the setting of a mini-air show as amateur drone enthusiasts flew their high-tech toys over the famed Paris avenue in the city’s first festival celebrating the gadgets. Continue reading
Drone World Expo Hosts MAPPS Fall Policy Conference
As the FAA’s Part 107 takes effect, there are several opportunities for end users of UAS technology to become educated at this November’s Drone World Expo (DWE) taking place November 15-16 at the San Jose Convention Center. DWE has once again partnered with MAPPS, the trade association of private sector geospatial firms, to co-locate its Fall Policy Conference at this defining event for the commercial applications of UAS technology.
Drone World Expo – Exclusive Interviews – Douglas Johnson
We wanted to find out more about the team behind Drone World Expo – what makes them tick, what motivates them and what are the secrets behind the success of the event. We interviewed Advisory Board member Douglas Johnson, Vice President of Technology Policy at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Doug is responsible for public policy issues affecting product development, operations, sales and marketing across the CE industry. He serves as an advocate for the industry before regulators and legislators at the local, national and international levels. Continue reading
Intel Unveils the Aero – a Ready-to-Fly Drone
At the Intel Developer Forum , Intel unveiled a new, hardware product — a ready-to-fly drone; specifically, a quadcopter, aimed at software developers rather than casual hobbyists or commercial drone operators. Continue reading