A new joint venture between global asset management consultancy, Amey, and VTOL Technologies, will use precision, long-range drones to transform asset management inspections – making it safer, quicker and easier to assess vital infrastructure such as bridges and railways.
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
AT&T’s Drone Inspection Program
AT&T has reached another milestone by launching the trial phase of our national drone program. Led by Art Pregler, our national drone program is driving innovation, and focuses on how AT&T and our customers can benefit from drone-based solutions.
US to Deliver M&M Vaccines to Endangered Ferrets
Illegal Drone Flights Worth 30 Years Jail in Ghana
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has warned operators of drones in unapproved areas without certification to desist from the practice or face prosecution that could result in 5 to 30 years imprisonment. Continue reading
ABS and DroneView Partner to Inspect Wind Turbines
ABS Group, a provider of technical inspection and verification services to the global power and wind energy industries, has signed an agreement with DroneView Technologies to deliver joint aerial wind turbine and equipment inspections utilizing sophisticated drone technology as a cost-effective solution.
Chinese Unmanned Helicopter to Redefine Air-logistics
A new Chinese unmanned helicopter might be the industry’s first critical step to a functional aerial logistic platform in the near future. This unmanned helicopter, produced by Ziyan UAV excelled its counterparts by its outstanding performance in load-bearing, safety and speed.
Ice Cream Drone Delivery Service Tested in UK
Beachgoers in a Lincolnshire seaside resort could soon have their favourite chilled snack delivered to them on the beach by Drone. Due to the poor weather of late Mablethorpe Rock & Ices Limited in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, are trailing the innovative idea that would mean you can spend more time relaxing in your deck chair on the beach and less time queuing at the kiosk. Continue reading
Predator C Avenger Gets FAA Experimental Certificate
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) announced at the Farnborough Air Show that its company-owned Predator C Avenger RPA system has achieved a historic milestone in receiving a FAA-issued Experimental Certificate (EC), enabling it to perform routine operations in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS).

