Two large-payload unmanned aircraft have joined the fleet of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ drone industry development program. They will be used to test cargo deliveries and emergency responses. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Startup Raises $60M to Fight Wildfires with Water Cannons on Drones
– Seneca, the resilience technology and infrastructure company, announced its public launch and a $60 million financing round. The round, believed to be the largest venture capital round in fire technology to date, was led by Caffeinated Capital and Convective Capital, with participation from First Round Capital, Transition VC, Advance Venture Partners, Nextview Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Stepstone Group, DCVC, Offline Ventures, Roar Capital, and Slow Ventures. Continue reading
Miami Pilots Autonomous Police Patrol Vehicle with Tethered Drone
The nation’s first autonomous patrol vehicle, known as the Police Unmanned Ground vehicle (PUG) Patrol Partner, makes its debut today in Miami-Dade County as part of a pilot program developed and sponsored by Policing Lab in partnership with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO). Continue reading
16,000 Drone Show in Liuyang, Hunan,China
The 17th Liuyang Fireworks Cultural Festival takes place at the Liuyang Sky Theater according to the Liuyang Fireworks Association. Organized by the association, this year’s festival will continue to uphold the concept of “fireworks practitioners hosting the fireworks festival.” Through corporate crowdfunding and market-oriented operations, the event seeks to create a spectacular fireworks celebration that blends tradition with the future and integrates technology with art. Continue reading
Japanese Tech Giant Deploys Laser Drones to Protect Chickens Against Avian Flu
Japanese telecommunications and tech giant NTT has designed a laser drone system to protect poultry farms. NTT e-Drone Technology Co., Ltd worked closely with NTT East Japan Co., Ltd, and the government of Chiba Prefecture to develop a laser system to scare wild birds away from the farms (machine translation). The idea is to reduce or eliminate the spread of avian influenza from unwanted feathered visitors like crows and pigeons. Continue reading
Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Redefine Power Grid Inspections at National Scale
America’s utilities face increasing challenges managing wildfire risks, vegetation, aging infrastructure, and the soaring costs of traditional inspections. Helicopters remain costly and risky, while ground crews are slow and limited. With millions of miles of power lines to protect, the demand for a scalable and safer solution has never been more urgent. Continue reading
AI Chainsaw Drones Revolutionising Arborist Jobs
The words chainsaw, drone, automation and safety don’t immediately conjure up a vision of safety, but a group of researchers at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand have developed an AI-driven chainsaw drone that offers a safer alternative for humans needing to work in high-risk arborist situations such as near powerlines. Continue reading
10 Challenges Spray Drone Pilots Face
Agricultural drones are rapidly evolving, and spray drones are at the forefront of this transformation. Offering farmers faster, more precise spraying methods, these machines are becoming a cornerstone of modern farming. However, operating spray drones isn’t for the faint-hearted. Continue reading