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
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
UAS Make Catwalk Debut at Fendi
The clothes may not be the focus of attention when Fendi presents its autumn/winter 2014 collection today. In a worldwide first, the storied Italian fashion house will use high definition UAS cameras to capture the catwalk action and beam it to viewers all over the world live via Fendi.com. Continue reading
UAS in Precision Agriculture – Video Report Part 3/3
In the third and final part of Agriculture.com’s Advanced Technology editor, Laurie Bedord’s investigation looks into the regulatory issues surrounding the use of unmanned aircraft systems in precision agriculture. Continue reading
Dutch Politicians Call for Police to Deploy UAS for Surveillance in Troubled Neighbourhoods
VVD Den Haag, a political party, wants police to deploy UAS over the Schilderswijk in The Hague to face youth gangs and loiterers that are plaguing the neighbourhood. Continue reading
Hovercam Pioneers Honoured at the Oscars
Michael Bailey of UAV Vision Australia, went to the Oscars with Hovercam’s Philip George and Gifford Hooper who have been awarded the scientific and technical achievement award for their Helicam, a remotely operated Helicopter equipped with 35mm film cameras or even the Red Epic. Continue reading
UAS in Precision Agriculture – Video Report Part 2/3
Part 2 of Agriculture.com’s Advanced Technology editor, Laurie Bedord’s investigation into the latest in unmanned aircraft systems, and how farmers can add them to their precision solutions.
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UAE Plans to Use Delivery UAS Within a Year

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
UAS in Precision Agriculture – Video Report Part 1/3
Agriculture.com’s Advanced Technology editor, Laurie Bedord investigates the latest in unmanned aerial systems, and how farmers can add them to their precision solutions. Continue reading

