Japan has pressed into service an unmanned helicopter to measure radiation levels within a three-kilometer radius of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, where detailed studies have not been conducted since the accident last year. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Denel Launches Low-Cost Hungwe for African Market
South Africa’s Denel is developing a new unmanned aircraft for the African market called the Hungwe. Continue reading
UK Police Chief Welcomes UAS for Policing Duties
Unmanned aircraft should be used to police Britain’s skies, a senior police officer said yesterday. Continue reading
Sinclair Community College Gets New sUAS
Sinclair Community College has recently purchased “The Micro,” a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) from UTC Aerospace Systems. Continue reading
UAS on Display at International Association of Police Chiefs Convention in San Diego
One of the many high-tech gadgets being marketed this week at the International Association of Police Chiefs Convention in San Diego are small unmanned aircraft, that can fit in a police cruiser’s trunk. Continue reading
Ravens Study Elwha Dam Removal Project in Washington State
Electronic “Ravens” join hungry raptors, their eyes fixed on the flowing water below, as they swoop over the Elwha River this week. Continue reading
Surf Life Saving Australia Tests Aerobot Ring Dodecacopter
The Aerobot Ring is a co-axial hexacopter (dodecacopter) and due to its design, it is incredibly efficient as well as agile. Continue reading
Luxcopter Launches Mitron VTOL UAS Already Certified by Dutch Civil Aviation Authorities
Luxcopter SA ,recently established in Luxembourg, has started its business with the launch of the MITRON, a vertical take-off and landing RPAS for professional use. Continue reading