A new method of mapping geothermal energy is taking flight in Montana – Dewhurst Group LLC, a geothermal exploration company with offices in Montana City, is developing sensors fixed aboard small unmanned helicopters to survey geothermal sources from the air. Continue reading
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University of North Dakota Hosts International Student UAS Competition
Nearly 100 university students in 15 teams from around the world will be competing next week at UND to see who has the best unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
UK Royal Air Force Personnel Operated American UAS over Libya
British Royal Air Force personnel operated American UAS over Libya last year in support of the NATO mission there, the Ministry of Defence said last Thursday. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Reveals Sea Ghost Concept for USN UCLASS Programme
Lockheed Martin has revealed a new concept aircraft it calls the Sea Ghost that it will propose for the US Navy’s forthcoming unmanned carrier launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft.
Texas State University UAS Protects Fragile Texas Ecosystem
Researchers at Texas State University’s River Systems Institute have developed a UAS to survey wetlands, wildlife management areas and monitor the health of rivers, plants and animals. Continue reading
Airstar to Unveil New Line of Cutting-Edge Helicopters at International Association of Chiefs of Police Exposition
Airstar International, a manufacturer of radio controlled unmanned aircraft system (UAS) helicopters, announced that it will unveil a new line of cutting-edge helicopters at the upcoming International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Exposition from September 29 – October 3 in San Diego. Continue reading
UK MoD Revives Maritime VTOL UAS Concept Demonstration
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has rekindled a maritime vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) concept demonstration to inform a possible follow-on acquisition programme for a shipborne UAS to operate from Royal Navy (RN) surface ships. Continue reading
Birds’ Perceptual and Manoeuvring Abilities Inspire Small UAS
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is looking at birds’ perceptual and maneuvering abilities as inspiration for small unmanned aircraft autonomy. Continue reading