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
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Intel, AeroVironment and Esri – New Platinum Sponsors of Drone World Expo
Drone World Expo has announced that Intel Corporation, AeroVironment and Esri have all signed up as platinum sponsors of this defining event for the commercial applications of UAS technology which takes place at the San Jose Convention Center, Tuesday, November 15 – Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Employees 2016 Quad Cup Innovation Challenge
Northrop Grumman conducted a mini-drone Olympic-type competition as a way to further foster innovation within the firm and advance small-drone ISR and attack technology. Continue reading
Iran to Hold First Drone Competition
The first round of Iran Drone Prix with participation of over 150 students across the country will be held on 27-29 July. This is the first scientific competition among drones in Iran and will be held in two categories of ‘Indoor’ and ‘Speed’ this year.
German UAS Event ‘interaerial SOLUTIONS’ Co-Hosted
As part of INTERGEO in Hamburg from 11 to 13 October, interaerial SOLUTIONS will be showcasing the legal frameworks, new areas of application, growing safety concepts and much more. Continue reading
Embry-Riddle Hosts Unmanned Challenge at Oshkosh
Experienced pilots are once again invited to take on an aerial obstacle course in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-sponsored Small Unmanned Aerospace System (sUAS) Challenge during this year’s fly-in at the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) convention held July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wis. Continue reading
Drone World Expo – Exclusive Interviews – Michael Chambliss
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 Michael Chambliss. Michael is a technologist and business representative for the for the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG), IATSE Local 600, focused on new production technologies impacting directors of photography and their camera crews. He has been working closely with FAA-exempt UAS motion picture and television aerial operators, regulatory agencies, insurers, the motion picture and television Industry Wide Safety Committee, industry guilds, and community based UAS groups to implement this technology as new visual storytelling technique. Continue reading
Drone World Expo – Exclusive Interviews – Mark Bathrick
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 Mark L. Bathrick who directs a nationwide aviation services business for the U.S Department of the Interior (DOI) overseeing the safe operation of over 1,200 contracted and government-owned manned and unmanned aircraft across a wide range of business applications. Prior to his current position, Mark completed a career as a decorated Navy fighter pilot, experimental test pilot, multiple squadron commander, and installation commander. Continue reading