Primoco UAV SE, which this year started mass production of the One 100 with a maximum take-off weight of 100 kg, is coming out with a new model: One 150. The main difference from the One 100 is a completely new 50 HP engine, which allows the aircraft to reach a ceiling above 5,000 metres (FL150) and an increased amount of useful load.
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
How Law Enforcement Can Harness the Benefits of a UAS Program
AirMap Launches Christmas Eve Tracker for Santa’s New Delivery Drone
On December 24th-25th, AirMap will be tracking Santa’s first-ever Christmas Eve drone deliveries at a dedicated website. Continue reading
Kansas State Polytechnic and Westar Energy Partner on Drone Technology for Electric Utility Inspection
Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus and Kansas-based power company Westar Energy are propelling the electric utility industry forward by innovating inspection and maintenance methodologies with drone technology. Continue reading
Norwegian Railways Hires Drones for Maintenance Monitoring and Risk Assessment
The Norwegian Governments’ Agency for Railroad Services – Jernbaneverket – has signed nationwide framework agreements for drone services with the Iris Group on 8 December 2016.
Too Much Wind Caused Facebook’s Aquila Crash
Following an official investigation into the crash landing, America’s National Transportation Safety Board found that wind and turbulence caused part of the wing to snap during flight.
EASA and Vodafone Discuss Drone Traffic Control
Vodafone is considering a move into the business of managing drone traffic, after meeting European aviation safety authorities about adapting its network to track and identify unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
French Postal Service Begins Drone Deliveries
