Category Archives: Events

Augusta Westland Subsidiary Showcases Solo Rotorcraft UAS/Optionally Piloted Helicopter

PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is showcasing the SW-4 Solo Rotorcraft Unmanned Air System/Optionally Piloted Helicopter (RUAS/OPH) at MSPO 2013 in Kielce, Poland, demonstrating the Company’s potential in the European aviation sector, where the remotely piloted and unmanned aircraft are becoming synonymous with state-of-the-art technology. Continue reading

Kansas Unmanned Systems Conference October 14-16

Registration is now open for the Kansas Unmanned Systems Conference taking place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, Kansas from October 14th -16th 2013. It is organised by the Consortium for Kansas Unmanned Systems – a self-forming statewide, national and international association of individuals, academic institutions, companies, organizations and government entities. Continue reading

Burning Man Festival Issues Rules for Flying UAS at Event

Participants flying unmanned aircraft systems at the Burning Man Festival (August 26 – September 2) have developed a set of best practices for flying at Black Rock City this year. The best practices came out of a July 17 “Drone Summit” at Burning Man headquarters that had 40 in attendance and an estimated 100 on a teleconference. Continue reading