Russia’s UVS Avia is building higher-end sUAS to examine nuclear reactors and waste sites, along with doing search-and-rescue in remote areas. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
ING Robotic Aviation announced as Canada’s Reseller for Huginn X1 UAS
ING Robotic Aviation has announced that it has just entered into a partnership with Anthea Technologies in Denmark to become the sole Canadian reseller of the Huginn X1 ‘quad rotor’ vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft (UAS). Continue reading
sUAS Completes Photogrammetric Survey of Easter Island Volcano
Edafica, a Chilean environmental management and consulting company has successfully performed the acquisition of aerial images at Rano Kau volcano located in the south-west corner of Easter Island. Continue reading
Aurora Tests Airborne Greenhouse Gas Instrumentation in Preparation for Arctic Mission
Aurora Flight Sciences announced that it has successfully integrated an advanced greenhouse gas measurement system on its Centaur Aircraft, obtained an FAA airworthiness certification for flight operations, and performed flight tests over the Chesapeake Bay.
Civilian UAS PIlot Training Course Under Way in Australia
Brisbane-based V-TOL Aerospace has begun rolling out the world’s first regulator-approved remote pilot training for civilians that could make you or your neighbour a qualified UAS operator in just two weeks. Continue reading
Canterbury Cathedral Filmed Inside by UAS
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Eagle Video Productions has obtained unique video footage inside Canterbury Cathedral using its EagleCam UAS to tempt tourists to visit Canterbury. Continue reading
Accuas Offers New Unmanned Aerial Surveys Joint Operations Services in Canada
Accuas has developed innovative, market leading service offerings in response to the changing needs and increasing demand for UAS services for the surveying, geomatics, engineering and mining industries. Accuas now offers four levels of service: UAS Full Service, UAS Joint Operations, UAS Managed Services and Conventional Aerial Surveys. Continue reading
German National Railways to Test Anti-Graffiti UAS
Germany’s national railway company, Deutsche Bahn, plans to test small UAS to try to reduce the amount of graffiti being sprayed on its property. Continue reading