Amazon has filed a patent to build drone propellers that can emit warning noises and certain phrases. The eCommerce giant is interested in using drones to deliver parcels to people’s homes and offices, cutting out delivery companies like FedEx and DHL.
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‘Worker Bee’ Quadcopter Can Apply Paint
Florida-based startup Apellix developed a prototype unmanned aerial system that can potentially paint homes or ships, apply chemicals, or pressure wash windows. It’s called the “Worker Bee.”
US Navy to Buy AWESUM Mini Sub-Launched UAVs
US attack and guided missile submarine are set to field miniature unmanned aerial vehicles that will act as the eyes and ears not only for the boats below water but also help special operations forces and strike aircraft target weapons, the Navy’s Director of Undersea Warfare told USNI News last week. Continue reading
New Regulations for ‘Drone Friendly’ Cyprus
Consulting companies 360iFly, PMC and the Cyprus Department of Civil Aviation two year public private collaboration has resulted in new regulation of both recreational and commercial drone users in Cyprus. Regulations were enacted by Ministerial Decree November 2015 and are now subject of an education and awareness program being led by 360iFly with support from the authority. Continue reading
FAA Expands Online Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration
With immediate effect, owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for commercial, public and other non-model aircraft operations will be able to use the FAA’s new, streamlined, web-based registration process to register their aircraft. The web-based process will significantly speed up registration for a variety of commercial, public use and other users. Registration for those users is $5, the same low fee that model aircraft owners pay. Continue reading
Grand Forks Business Park 50-Year Lease Signed
A historic day as the Grand Forks Air Force takes a big step forward in securing a first of its kind drone-based business park. A new lease agreement of the airstrip means it will be shared for military and civilian use. Continue reading
Norea Korea Increases Drone Flights Over South
A series of North Korean unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) activities inside DPRK airspace were observed by the South Korean government, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said during a regular press briefing held on Tuesday. Continue reading
Airware Raises $30 Million VC Funding
Airware, a San Francisco-based startup developing an operating system for drones, announced it had raised $30 million in venture capital in a round led by Next World Capital. That investment also included previous investors like Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Andreessen Horowitz as well as Executive Chairman and former CEO John Chambers, who joined Airware’s board. Continue reading