ALTI UAS has launched a Search and Rescue version of the ALTI Transition VTOL UAV. This comes after some of the worst fires in South African history recently swept through the area. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Singapore Bets Big on Drones
A drone owned by Singapore Technologies Aerospace taking off from a mobile landing and charging station during a demonstration in Singapore
Hi-tech Singapore is planning to roll out a swarm of drones for tasks that include delivering parcels, inspecting buildings and providing security, but safety and privacy concerns mean the initiative may hit turbulence. Continue reading
Schiebel Wins Contract With European Maritime Safety Agency
Schiebel, the market leader in Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), was awarded the coveted maritime surveillance service provision contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Continue reading
Parrot Cuts More Jobs as Sales Nose-Dive
French drone specialist Parrot said Friday that it would cut around 100 jobs after its third-quarter sales slumped by 40 percent, putting a major dent in its revival plans. Continue reading
ŠKODA Tests Drones for Stocktaking
ŠKODA is currently testing advanced drone technology that can identify and count empty containers outside the factory from the air. Continue reading
RAAF uses Drone to Evaluate C-17A Globemaster
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) No 36 Squadron has introduced a DJI Phantom 4 drone to support the Home Station Check on the service’s C-17A Globemaster military transport aircraft. Continue reading
Kenyan Filmmakers Allowed to Use Drones
Kenyan filmmakers will be allowed to use drones, Information Communication Technology Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has announced. Mucheru says the move is part of government’s partnership with development partners to boost investment in the country’s film industry. Continue reading
Deseret UAS Signs Landmark Agreement with ElectraFly
Deseret UAS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) company, ElectraFly. This Utah-based company is developing a personal flying vehicle that has the potential to revolutionize the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. Under the agreement, ElectraFly will begin flight testing on Deseret UAS ranges early next year. Continue reading