The US Government has issued an Invitation to the Unmanned Aircraft Industry for Review and Comment Period on Edition 1 of NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 4703 Light Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Airworthiness Requirements. Continue reading
Category Archives: News
Trinidad Clamps Down on Drones
The Trinidad Ministry of National Security is clamping down on the use of aerial drones being operated by people to record personal and public events. Continue reading
Singapore Public Sector Tests 25 Different Drone Uses
More than 25 uses of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, are being tested out by public sector agencies, according to the Singapore Transport Ministry. Continue reading
Xcel Energy to Conduct BLoS Power Line Inspections
Xcel Energy has become the first utility company to use drones in beyond-line-of-sight inspections of more than 320,000 miles of electricity and natural gas infrastructure.
Aerialtronics Adds Sense-and-Avoid to Zenith
Aerialtronics has developed a sense and avoid solution for the Altura Zenith unmanned aircraft which will fundamentally change how companies inspect telecommunication towers, energy pylons, bridges and buildings.
NASA’s RPA Study by Lockheed from 1976
In 1976 the NASA Ames Research Center commissioned Lockheed Missiles & Space Company for a study called Civil Uses of Remotely Piloted Aircraft. The 328 page study is available online and paints a picture of what these unmanned aircraft were at that time. Continue reading
Amphibious LoonCopter in Drones for Good Competition
A team of Engineering students at Oakland University has created an amphibious multi-rotor drone prototype and they’re headed to Dubai for an international competition and a chance at a $1 million prize. Continue reading
FAA Says the Super Bowl is a No Drone Zone
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Continue reading