BMW has transformed its 5 Series Sedan into a futuristic concept vehicle that can drive and park itself, understand gestures and even receive drone deliveries on the road. Continue reading
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Remotely-Operated Autonomous Drone from Taiwan
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan’s largest high-tech applied research institutions, announced that it will introduce and demonstrate its ICT Solution for Drones at CES 2017. Continue reading
General Atomics Gets $24M MQ-9 Support Contract for France
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $23,969,228 delivery order (0026) to previously awarded contract FA8620-15-G-4040 for MQ-9 contractor logistics support services phase 1.
FLIR Launches Duo Thermal/Visible Drone Camera
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the launch of five new thermal imaging cameras at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including two new third generation FLIR ONE thermal camera attachments for smartphones, two new dual sensor thermal cameras for drones, and a ruggedized compact thermal camera for home and building inspectors. Continue reading
Yuneec’s New H520 Hexacopter
Yuneec International has unveiled a new six-rotor UAS called the H520, developed for the commercial and industrial markets. The H520 has been designed with a high visibility hazard orange fuselage and a six-rotor design capable of emergency flight with only five rotors. Continue reading
FAA is Exploring Anti-Drone Systems
As drones become a more common sight overhead, the government has started to think more and more about how to protect the skies. At CES 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that it is researching new ways to detect and defend against drones.
South Korea Plans Anti-Drone Laser Weapon
The Ministry of National Defense said that it plans to develop laser technology capable of shooting down North Korean drones by next year. Continue reading
Syracuse University Gets $230,000 for UAS Research
Six collaborative research groups from the University’s various schools and colleges have been awarded more than $230,000 in state revitalization funding for their projects in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Projects include energy mapping of buildings, autonomous navigation and the development of regulations and policies to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles into communities. An additional $100,000 was also made available to support these projects via shared facilities and capabilities. Continue reading