NOAA will test whether an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) can help scientists at Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary observe and monitor wildlife at close range with minimal disturbance, locate marine debris and better understand how boaters use the sanctuary. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
MIT Develops UAs Campus Guide for Freshers
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Navigating a new campus is all part of the nostalgic movie montage that is freshman year of college. The changing leaves! The quaint Gothic architecture! The… UAS tour guide? Continue reading
Canadian Police Deploy UAS to Solve 2 Year Old Murder Mystery
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Hobbema is hoping that a unique piece of technology will help solve a two-year-old murder case. Continue reading
Hobby Grade Unmanned Aircraft to Fly in Space
Team Legit is determined to be the first to fly a plane back to its “origin” point from space! Johnny and his team have been working on this project for a year preparing for this epic project. Continue reading
Aurora Centaur Completes First Arctic Science Campaign
Aurora Flight Sciences announced that its Centaur aircraft has completed a month-long science campaign led by Harvard University and the NOAA Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division. Continue reading
Melbourne Fire Fighters Deploy UAS Programme
Melbourne’s Fire Department demonstrates its $30,000 quadcopters, equipped with high-definition cameras and thermal imaging, to help battle fires this summer. Continue reading
Chinese Courier Service SFExpress Testing Parcel Delivery by OctaCopter
S.F. Express, one of the largest couriers in China, is testing delivering parcels with octacopters. It is reported that it is developed in house (in Chinese). See video below: Continue reading
UAV Factory Launches Penguin C Unmanned Aircraft System
UAV Factory has announced the launch of the Penguin C turnkey unmanned aircraft system, which the company describes as being “a breakthrough product in terms of performance, reliability and cost”. Continue reading
