Last week, the SNCF (French National Railway Company) completed its first experiment of viaduct inspection by an UAS. During this experiment, the trains were still running at 300 km/h. Continue reading
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Civilian UAS in France Get Organised
French players in the sector recently held their first general meeting. More than 350 companies have joined this growing niche. The first General Assembly of the young Professional Federation of civilian UAS (FPDC) was standing room only on Monday of last week, at the Aéroclub de France. Continue reading
Iran Yasir UAS Filmed Over Syria
This blurry footage filmed on Nov. 9, over Damascus suburb Hujaira AlBalad, in Syria shows a Yasir UAS, a modified copy of the Boeing ScanEagle that was unveiled at the end of September. Continue reading
Dehogaflier UAS Battles Feral Hogs
Taking a cue from America’s use of UAS to fight terrorists, the war on feral hogs has gone high tech and high altitude. Two friends in Lafayette, La. modified a remote control aircraft for their frequent hunts for the destructive wild pigs. It’s more military op than hunting trip. “It’s not hunting,” said James Palmer. “It’s extermination.”
FAA Releases UAS Integration Road Map, Comprehensive Plan and Test Site Privacy Policy
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday released its first annual Roadmap outlining efforts needed to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the nation’s airspace. Continue reading
Two Million Flying Hours
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It took sixteen years for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft community to reach one million flight hours. A short two and a half years later, the RPA is celebrating again with its two millionth hour on the job. Continue reading
Korea Aerospace Industries Develops Tactical UAS
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is developing a tactical UAS that can carry a payload of 500kg (1,100lb). Continue reading
14 Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean Now Deploy UAS
Santiago Canton, an Argentine lawyer said at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights that 14 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean now deploy UAS or have already purchased them. Others have hosted American UAS. Continue reading