An innovative drone design to ignite prescribed fires in grasslands and forests got its first public test on Friday during a prescribed fire at the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice. Continue reading
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UK’s Protector UAV is the Certifiable Predator B
The new Protector unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to be fielded by the United Kingdom has been revealed as the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) Certifiable Predator B (CPB), a Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract notification has shown.
US Marines to Evaluate Fire Scout on Amphibious Ships
The US Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter will go through evaluation with the Marine Corps on an amphibious warfare ship, service officials said.
UK Discloses Zephyr-Suited Payload Investment
The UK government’s Centre for Defence Excellence (CDE) is supporting the development of payload projects, which will seemingly be adapted for use on its new Airbus Defence & Space Zephyr high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS). Continue reading
A $250 LIDAR with a 40m Range
If you’re building a drone or robot you’re gonna need it to know where it’s at and where it’s going. For that, you’ll need to pack it with some sensors, and when it comes to reliable, low-cost navigation sensors, it’s hard to beat LIDAR. Continue reading
Ultra High Energy Nickel Manganese Cobalt Batteries Extend UAS Operating Times
Kokam Co., Ltd, a premier provider of innovative battery solutions, has introduced a variety of new high energy battery solutions based on its advanced Ultra High Energy Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery technology. Continue reading
Drone World Expo – Exclusive Interviews – Joelle Coretti
We wanted to find out more about the team behind Drone World Expo – what makes them tick, what motivates them and what are the secrets behind the success of the event. We will be interviewing several of the Advisory Board members over the coming months, but first we start out with the Event Director herself, Joelle Coretti.
Joelle has been with JD Events since 2002 and has developed and managed all marketing and media relations for JD Events’ portfolio of conferences and trade shows. Currently, Joelle is focused on audience development, strategic partnerships and conference programming for JD Events’ newest launch, Drone World Expo. Continue reading
Ultralight Weight Low Cost ADS-B Transponder for UAS
Micro-Avionix has developed an ADS-B suitable for UAVs of all sizes to improve flying safety for all. The ping™ is the world’s first family of ultralight weight, low cost, ADS-B transponders. Continue reading