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.
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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
SpyLite Claims New Range Record
A SpyLite mini unmanned air vehicle with a launch weight of 9kg (19.8lb) has achieved a communication range of 65nm(120km), which its manufacturer claims is a new world record for this category of system.
Amazon Tests Drone Delivery in Canada
Amazon has picked Canada as one of its testing grounds for the drones that the online retail giant hopes to one day use to deliver packages to customers within 30 minutes of receiving an order, the company confirmed on Monday.
T-Mobile Trains Own Pilot to Inspect Cell Towers
Telecom provider T-Mobile will now use Aerialtronics Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as it becomes the first European provider to use drones to inspect 5,000 antennas in Holland. Aerialtronics will also provide the training as T-Mobile becomes unique in the telecoms world by using its own pilot. It is further confirmation that T-Mobile will make structural use of drones in its operations. Continue reading