The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released Considerations and Recommendations for Implementing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program. Continue reading
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AirMap Launches Christmas Eve Tracker for Santa’s New Delivery Drone
On December 24th-25th, AirMap will be tracking Santa’s first-ever Christmas Eve drone deliveries at a dedicated website. Continue reading
Algorithm to Mobilize UAS into Team Missions
A West Virginia University mathematics researcher has developed an algorithm to mobilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in team missions.
Kansas State Polytechnic and Westar Energy Partner on Drone Technology for Electric Utility Inspection
Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus and Kansas-based power company Westar Energy are propelling the electric utility industry forward by innovating inspection and maintenance methodologies with drone technology. Continue reading
European Space Agency to use Barcelona Drone Center
Barcelona Drone Center has become a strategic drone test site for the European Space Agency – Business Incubation Centre (ESA-BIC)
Too Much Wind Caused Facebook’s Aquila Crash
Following an official investigation into the crash landing, America’s National Transportation Safety Board found that wind and turbulence caused part of the wing to snap during flight.
French Postal Service Begins Drone Deliveries
Mapping Sharks in Real Time
In 2016 there have been 33 reported shark attacks across Australia, two of which were fatal. Both of these tragic events took place in Western Australia. It is somewhat fitting, therefore, that two key Perth- based consultancies have teamed up to create safer beaches with the latest technology and—crucially—without harming the important and endangered animals themselves.