Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS

China’s Large Cargo UAV TP1000 Completes Maiden Flight with One-Ton Payload

A large unmanned cargo aircraft, independently developed by Yitong UAV System Co, completed its maiden flight on Saturday at Laixi Dianbu Airport in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, with a payload capacity exceeding one ton, marking another significant breakthrough for China in the field of high-end unmanned aviation equipment, Science and Technology Daily reported. Continue reading →

UAS Crime Scene Videography

Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have rapidly transformed policing, particularly tactical operations. Their ability to gather intelligence, provide aerial perspectives for situational awareness, and reduce risks to officers during high stakes searches and arrests has proven invaluable. Not only do UAS enhance safety for officers, but they also contribute to the protection of suspects and property. Continue reading →

Noise Complaints Ground Amazon’s Delivery Drones in Texas

As the Spring planting season arrives in College Station, Texas, certified master gardener Mark Smith is thrilled that peace is in the air. This time last year, a loud buzzing noise began disrupting Smith’s morning routine of checking on the peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and shrubs growing in his backyard. Several times an hour, an Amazon Prime Air delivery drone would noisily emerge about 800 feet away, just past a line of trees behind Smith’s home. Continue reading →