A team of Lockheed Martin and Kaman unmanned aircraft successfully demonstrated its ability to aid in firefighting operations, the company announced. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
US Coast Guard, NOAA Testing UAS in Arctic
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the Coast Guard are teaming up in the Arctic to test new unmanned aerial system applications.
Trimble UX5 Description
Boris Skopliak, product manager for Trimble, gives an overview of the Trimble UX5 while at the 2014 Trimble Dimensions User Conference, held Nov. 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading
Bio Drone Decomposes on Crash Landing
The first “biological drone”, an autonomous vehicle stitched together largely with materials from living things, made its inaugural flight earlier this month. Continue reading
DJI’s New $2,800 Inspire 1 Transforming Drone
DJI is the leader in drones and the company just introduced a radical new model. The Inspire 1 builds upon the success of the Phantom and integrates some of the magic found in the firm’s professional-level drones, including the ability to stream 1080p video up to a mile away. Continue reading
Tanzania to Deploy French UAS in Anti-poaching War
The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) says it is looking to deploy the French-made Delair Tech DT-18 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to carry out surveillance operations over key national reserves to protect critically endangered elephant and rhinos from poachers. Continue reading
Drone in Florida Near Miss was a Model F-4
The FAA is still investigating the incident involving a drone and a US Airways jet over Florida in spring. But the newly released record offers a reminder that not everyone agrees on what is meant by the word “drone,” a term that can encompass anything from a toy quadcopter to a military weapon — complicating the debate about whether, and how, federal authorities should regulate their use in the civilian skies. Continue reading
Never Fly Close to Airports
This video was created with the permission and supervision of the Mexico City International Airport authorities, and in close contact with the control tower and pilots. Continue reading