Iran’s propaganda organ Press TV claims that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new indigenous unmanned aircraft with 24-hour nonstop flight capability. Continue reading
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China to Deploy UAS to Monitor Disputed Japanese Islands
Beijing said it will deploy unmanned aircraft to monitor the Diaoyu Islands and other disputed islets as it postponed a ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of Sino-Japan diplomatic ties.
UAS Put To Peaceful Use in Pakistan – Stunning Mountain Scenery Views
The use of UAS in Pakistan normally brings to mind images of US Predators attacking tribal areas. But UAS now are being used to capture a different kind of picture in the country — showing some of the world’s highest mountains being scaled by world-class climbers through some of Earth’s thinnest air. Continue reading
Predator Shot Down by Kurdish Rebels in Turkey Near Iraq Border
Pictures of the wreckage of a U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator shot down in Turkey were released by the Kurdish Firat News Agency on September 19. Continue reading
NYPD Removes Fake ‘Big Brother’ UAS Ads Near Occupy Wall Street Protest Site
City workers fanned out across lower Manhattan to quickly investigate and remove a series of fake NYPD “public service” ads depicting the police force as drone-deploying Big Brother that someone installed in bus shelters. Continue reading
University of Minnesota Gets NASA Grant to Study Air France Flight 447 Stall
A group of 15 University of Minnesota students is trying to harness UAS technology for flight research and civilian use. Continue reading
NASA Partners with University of North Dakota to Test Unmanned Aircraft Technology
Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center have a new twist on an old saying, “Look Ma, no hands,” when it comes to piloting a small plane — thanks to a partnership with The MITRE Corporation and the University of North Dakota. Continue reading
US Government Accountability Office Report says Addressing Privacy Concerns Would Aid UAS Integration into National Airspace System
The United States Government Accountability Office concluded in a report to Congress that measuring progress and addressing potential privacy concerns would facilitate integration of UAS into the National Airspace System. Continue reading