A Twin Cities company that uses radio-controlled UAS for aerial photographic work has had part of its business shut down by the Federal Aviation Administration because its against FAA regulations. Continue reading
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K-MAX Stay in Afghanistan Until 2014 Withdrawal
The U.S. Marine Corps will keep the two K-MAX unmanned helicopters in Afghanistan ‘indefinitely’, at least, until the withdrawal or US troops from the country next year, a Navy spokeswoman said, noting the aircraft kept re-supply trucks off the road and reduced the threat of roadside bombs. Continue reading
Libyan UAS Fly Inspection Missions
Unmanned Libyan aircraft are being used for the first time by the Libyan Air Force, to carry out inspection tasks. Continue reading
Iran Trials UAS to Protect Borders Against Smugglers
A senior Iranian commander says border guards have begun testing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for patrolling the country’s eastern borders. Continue reading
The League Against Cruel Sports to Deploy UAS Against Illegal Hunting
A leading animal welfare charity, The League Against Cruel Sports, will use cameras mounted on remote-controlled aircraft to monitor land previously off-limits, to catch people illegally hunting. Continue reading
Penn University Team Develops Quad-Copter with Grappling Claws
Justin Thomas and his team at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia drew inspiration from the hunting mechanics of aerial birds of prey to develop a grappling arm and manipulator that mimic an eagles talons and which can be attached to a quad-copter micro-UAV (MAV). Continue reading
Hiatchi Unveils its Robot for Personal Intelligent Transport System
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Hitachi has unveiled its Robot for Personal Intelligent Transport System – a single-person autonomous vehicle meant to travel on side-walks – that can pick up and drop off passengers autonomously. Continue reading
Iranian Fighter Fails to Intercept Unmanned US Aircraft
An Iranian military jet tried to intercept an unarmed American MQ-1 remotely piloted aircraft over international waters March 12 but it was discouraged from accomplishing that mission, Pentagon officials said on Thursday of last week. Continue reading