As the FAA’s Part 107 takes effect, there are several opportunities for end users of UAS technology to become educated at this November’s Drone World Expo (DWE) taking place November 15-16 at the San Jose Convention Center. DWE has once again partnered with MAPPS, the trade association of private sector geospatial firms, to co-locate its Fall Policy Conference at this defining event for the commercial applications of UAS technology.
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Black Dart Counter-Drone Exercise Expands to Eglin
The 2016 edition of Black Dart, the Defense Department’s formerly classified counter-drone exercise, expands to Eglin Air Force Base this year, in search of more space and more capabilities, including ships. Continue reading
Undercover Operation Prevents Illegal Exports to Pakistani Military
An undercover operation by Homeland Security agents thwarted a Pakistani man’s attempt to buy gyroscopes and other electronics from a Tucson-based company and export them under falsified documents to Pakistan for use in that country’s military drone program.
Judge Upholds FAA Subpoenas Against Flamethrower
A federal court upheld the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) subpoenas of a 19-year-old Connecticut drone operator in relation to YouTube videos showing two drones (also known as unmanned aircraft systems or UAS) modified to carry a flamethrower and a handgun. Continue reading
Robonic to Deliver Third-Generation Launchers to U.S. Army
Robonic Ltd Oy (a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense) has announced an order for its third generation KONTIO (type MC2555LLR) pneumatic launchers. Under the terms of the contract, Robonic will partner with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. to supply two KONTIO launchers to the U.S. Army PEO STRI (Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation). Continue reading
Kansas State & PrecisionHawk Collaborate on Extended Visual Line of Sight Research
As the new regulations for commercial operations of small unmanned aircraft systems, known as Part 107, take effect, the UAS program on Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus is joining a research effort to assist the Federal Aviation Administration with potential next steps in that rule-making process. Continue reading
FAA Drone Advisory Committee to Hold Inaugural Meeting
The newly established Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) will hold its inaugural meeting on September 16 as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to builds on its strong record of collaborating with the aviation community to safely integrate unmanned aircraft into the nation’s airspace. Continue reading
CybAero Delivers Three Helicopter Systems to China
The three systems of unmanned helicopters meant for the Chinese Customs, and ordered by Jolly have been delivered from Linköping on September 1st..