Unmanned Aircraft Systems are suitable, among others, for performing disaster relief tasks and dealing with emergencies, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said at the display of Hungarian-developed UAS in Veszprém on Monday, November 5. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Putin Signs Bill to Establish Russian DARPA
Russia will go ahead with setting up a Defence Research Agency analogous to America’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, after President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill on the new body on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nepal Deploys UAS to Fight Rhino Poachers
Rhino poaching is big business in Nepal, with hundreds killed every year for their valuable horns. Continue reading
UK Police Deploy UAS to Search for Missing 5-Year-Old
Police searching for April Jones are using UAS to look for any trace of the missing five-year-old and say the hunt could continue beyond Christmas. Continue reading
Olaeris Offers $15m to Prove New UAS is Effective Emergency Response Option
While many cities and counties struggle to balance budgets, new UAS manufacturer Olaeris is offering $15 Million to prove that their new AEVA unmanned aircraft system will reduce the cost of providing emergency services by at least one million dollars per year, per city.
Hirobo Launches Remote Control One-Man/No-Man Helicopter
Japanese remote control helicopter maker Hirobo has unveiled a battery-powered helicopter that is designed for one person.
Canada’s ING Prefers Canada’s Aeryon Scout for Civilian Inspection Jobs
ING Engineering in Ottawa, Ontario, is a robotic aviation systems operator with UAS of different sizes for hire. “We’re a charter aviation company. We fly payloads, not people,” said ING founder and CEO Ian Glenn. Continue reading
San Francisco Bay Area Law Enforcement Agencies Test UAS
Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern first tested one a UAS about a year ago. Now he’s looking into possibly bringing one to the Bay Area. Continue reading