DJI, the largest manufacturer of consumer multirotor drones in the world and a keen proponent of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) being used in industry, has said it does not believe Amazon’s drone delivery dreams are feasible in the near future.
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Grumman Ironworks – Hellcat, Tigercat and Bearcat
Leroy Grumman’s Legacy Lives on at Paine Field in Everett, Washington
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the life of Leroy Grumman than to share a collection of photos and video showing off the three incredible Grumman ‘Cats that call Paine Field in Everett, Washington home. John Sessions’ Historic Flight Foundation operates and regularly flies, among others, a Grumman F7F Tigercat and F8F Bearcat. Continue reading
Thales Offers Weaponised Watchkeeper for Poland
Thales has proposed teaming with Polish industry to offer a weaponised version of the WK450 Watchkeeper unmanned air vehicle for Warsaw’s tactical UAV requirement.
Applied Aeronautics Announces Albatross UAV Platform
Applied Aeronautics LLC has announced its Albatross UAV platform and a line of supporting products. With a 10-foot wingspan and an entirely electric propulsion system, the Albatross can fly over two hours and cover 100 miles. It cruises at 38-45 mph and reaches a speed of 90 mph.
Germany and France Agree on HALE project
Germany and France are to team up to develop military drones that would initially be used for battlefield surveillance, but could later be armed, the two nations’ leaders said in Berlin on Tuesday. Italy will also participate in the project which is to be settled before the year is out.
Zurich Canada Launches Drone Insurance Package
Zurich Canada has launched a new insurance product that will help its customers across a range of industries take advantage of the risk mitigation and cost saving opportunities available through the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Continue reading
Drone World Expo Offers Complimentary Conference Passes to Qualified End-Users
JD Events, producers of Drone World Expo (DWE),is offering the qualified professional end-user community complimentary full conference pass registration. Drone World Expo is scheduled for November 17-18, 2015, at the San Jose, CA Convention Center.
Swiss Army Wants Mini-UAS
The Swiss army is exploring the possibility of acquiring mini-drones for the infantry by 2020. A budget of CHF8 million has been set aside. Continue reading