Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS

Peru Buys UAS Fleet to Index Incan Ruins

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Peru is buying more than 24 UAS—one for each region in the country, and more for areas with a high concentration of ruins—with the idea of creating a national index of every archaeological site in the country. In addition, at least six regions will get more advanced UAS that can be equipped with LIDAR and other technology that makes surveying through jungles possible. Continue reading

UAE Plans to Use Delivery UAS Within a Year

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The United Arab Emirates has revealed a plan to begin using delivery UAS to transport important documents and small packages within the desert kingdom. While the initial deliveries will be limited mostly to government document delivery, such as drivers licenses and building permits, eventually quadcopters could deliver larger, commercial packages straight to homes and businesses. Continue reading