Apple keeps blocking the Drones+ programme from its App Store — and therefore, from iPhones everywhere. The Cupertino company says the content is “objectionable and crude,” according to Apple’s latest rejection letter. Continue reading
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Russia Enters Drones/UAV/RPAS Debate
The Voice of Russia just published this transcript of a radio interview with a retired Lieutenant General of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service. The discussion covers the ongoing debate about names, as well as the potential non-military used of UAS. Continue reading
Aeryon Scout Gets Advanced GIS Solution
Aeryon Labs Inc. has announced the launch of an integrated GIS solution for its cAeryon Scout small UAS . Continue reading
UK Issues Urgent $63M Call for Maritime UAS
The UK Ministry of Defence was due to receive responses by 28 August from contractors interested in bidding for a maritime unmanned air system deal worth £40 million ($63 million). Continue reading
Graf Zeppelin Arrives in USA After 93-hour Dash from Germany
From the Prelinger Archives, this Kinograms Newsreel shot at Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1928, shows the Graf Zeppelin reaching the United States after 93 hours of flight. Continue reading
UAS Will Not be Patrolling Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida After All
Federal officials say unmanned aircraft will not be patrolling downtown’s skies and streets during this week’s Republican National Convention. Continue reading
Aerial Video by UAS in Maryville
Neil Crosby’s Marvyille-based firm, PhotoPlay Aerials, has begun using an unmanned aircraft for projects involving still photography and video shoots. Continue reading
AERIE Signs JV with HB Flugtechnik in Austria
AERIE has signed a qualification agreement with Austrian Aircraft Manufacturer HB Flugtechnik, in order to having the capability to even produce parts and models in accordance to EASA Certified Design Organisation, Production Organisation and Maintenance Organisation Approvals. Continue reading