An enthusiast from Russia has created a replica of Doc Brown’s DeLorean from Back to the Future, fully capable of flight thanks to the included Turnigy 2204-14T motors. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Queensland Police Test UAS for Surveillance
Police in Queensland, Australia, are testing a hi-tech surveillance UAS that can be used to chase criminals, detect drug crops and find missing people all at a fraction of the cost of a helicopter. Continue reading
UAS Flights Could End Ugly Oranges in California
A new method for managing irrigation with UAS may be easier and more effective than anything used by farmers today. Continue reading
New FAA Rules – “A Tsunami of Opportunity in the Commercial and Civil Sector”
Robert Fitzgerald, a 22-year Air Force veteran and president of BOSH Global Services is optimistic about the future. Continue reading
Mapping Rangelands in New Mexico with Unmanned Aircraft
At Jornada Experimental Range in southern New Mexico, ongoing research is aimed at determining the utility of UAS for rangeland mapping and monitoring and developing an operational UAS-based remote sensing programme for ecological applications. Continue reading
Seattle Police Draganflyer Presentation
Seattle police have a new tool in the fight on crime—a small, remote controlled Draganflyer helicopter that gives them a unique viewpoint. Continue reading
Hexacopter Monitors Fish & Game in Idaho
Idaho Power Co. fish biologist Phil Groves doesn’t want to see any more of his colleagues injured or killed in helicopter crashes while doing research. Continue reading
Conservationists Use UAS to Monitor Deforestation and Wildlife
Conservationists have converted a remote-controlled aircraft into a potent tool for conservation. Continue reading