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Cranfield University and Thales have announced plans to work closely in partnership to unlock the potential of new aviation technologies. The UK Government’s recent Aerospace Sector Deal highlighted the potential for the UK in developing future aviation technology, with a previous study by PwC revealing that drone technology has the potential to increase UK GDP by 2 per cent by 2030. Continue reading
EPFL startup Flybotix has developed a novel drone with just two propellers and an advanced stabilization system that allow it to fly for twice as long as conventional models. That fact, together with its small size, makes it perfect for inspecting hard-to-reach parts of industrial facilities such as ducts. Continue reading
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Cape, a cloud platform for remote drone operations, has announced that, effective immediately, the company will drop support for DJI drones. As part of the decision, the company also launched the Cape Preferred Partner Program (P3), a new initiative aimed at ensuring the security of commercial drone integrations across industries. Continue reading
An American company from Ohio called Throwflame is selling a flame thrower attachment called TF-19 Wasp. People can purchase the attachment for recreation, agricultural use, and lighting stuff with limited access. Continue reading
Stephanie Robinson, ULM’s UAS Research Center Manager with Quantix
The University of Louisiana Monroe‘s Unmanned Aircraft Systems program has a new weapon in its education arsenal. It’s called the Quantix. And as Tammi Arender reports, this is a big benefit not only to students but farmers as well. Continue reading
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is well underway and while Hurricane Barry was busy causing havoc along the Louisiana coast this past weekend, South Florida first responders were busy practicing how they would use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to help respond to a major storm landfall in their region.
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Drone Delivery Canada announced that on July 16, 2019, the United States Patent Office granted DDC Patent #: 10,351,239 which covers DDC’s proprietary FLYTE management software system along with its drone delivery technology and processes. Continue reading
Japan Infrastructure Waymark Co. Ltd (JIW), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West (NTT), has signed an agreement with UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) service provider Aerodyne to collaborate on drone-based services for infrastructure management, both within Japan and on behalf of overseas Japanese companies. Continue reading