Lockheed Martin demonstrated for the first time how its suite of optionally-piloted helicopters and small unmanned aerial systems can work together to successfully locate and extinguish fires, pinpoint the location of a missing person, and bring that person to safety. Continue reading
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AT&T and NASA Collaborate on UAS Traffic Management System
AT&T and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are researching traffic management solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The goal is an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) solution that supports the safe and highly secure operation of drones in the national airspace. Continue reading
World’s First Explosive Detection Drone
Following extensive testing in the laboratory and in the field, Laser Detect System (LDS) Ltd. is unveiling SpectroDrone – the world’s first drone-based explosive detection sensor. Continue reading
AeroVironment Launches Integrated Commercial Information Solution at Drone World Expo
At Drone World Expo, AeroVironment, Inc. launched its new integrated commercial information solution featuring the innovative Quantix drone and Decision Support System (DSS). Available spring 2017, these technologies allow users to gain actionable insights that can improve operational efficiencies, minimize risk and increase profitability. Continue reading
General Atomics Offers Capital Aircraft to Support Humanitarian Efforts
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has announced that it can provide a company-owned aircraft to support humanitarian relief efforts.
10 Hour Flights with Fuel Cell Electric UAV
H3 Dynamics has unveiled HYWINGS, a hand-launchable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) capable of 10 hour flight durations and distances of up to 500km. Continue reading
Aurora to Develop Unmanned Huey
Aurora Flight Sciences continues to break ground on the development of advanced autonomous capabilities for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems. Aurora’s work on the Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS) program will be leveraged to integrate the company’s Tactical Autonomous Aerial Logistics System (TALOS) on a UH-1H helicopter. Continue reading
DJI Releases the Matrice 600 Pro
DJI has updated the capabilities of its largest drone series by introducing the new Matrice 600 Pro, which offers improved flight performance, a more powerful battery charging system and better loading capacity for cinema cameras, industrial equipment and other professional aerial applications. Continue reading