The Welsh Assembly Government has just launched a two year research and development programme to explore the potential for advanced remote sensing, using small unmanned aircraft, for use in land applications, primarily high input arable farming. The programme is called Project URSULA – UAS Remote Sensing for Use in Land Applications.
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
UAS to Survey India-Pakistan World Cup Cricket Match
The epic India-Pakistan cricket match World Cup semi-final which be witnessed today by the Prime Ministers of both countries in Mohali in India’s Punjab, is a source of great concern for security forces. The Times of India reported that Israeli-made UAS, also during the Commonwealth Games last year, will be used for air surveillance.
New Mini-UAS with Motion & Breathing Detection Features
Phoenix40-A Photo: TiaLinx
TiaLinx Inc. has announced the launch of the Phoenix40-A – a mini-UAS capable of performing dual functions as a motion detector as well as probing for breathing of a hiding person in a compound. The mini-UAS can be remotely controlled at long standoff distances from ground or an airborne asset.
BirdXPeller Predator Drone Scares Off Real Birds
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Bird-X, Inc., a leader in producing humane pest and bird repellent products since 1964, introduces the BirdXPeller Predator Drone. This new technology keeps pest bird intruders away from golf courses, agricultural property and vineyards—even challenging environments such as airports.
Japan TV Shows Global Hawk over Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Several Japanese TV stations (NTV above) have been showing footage of a Global Hawk taking off and flying over the N°1 Reactor at the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. We know that the Guam-based aircarft has been helping with surveillance missions – what would be really interesting is to see what Global Hawk saw….
American UAS Help Mexico Track Drug Traffickers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been flying Predator UAS over Mexico for two years, helping Mexican authorities track suspected drug traffickers. These flights, approved by Mexico but never announced by either country, predate occasional flights into Mexico by the U.S. Air Force’s Global Hawk that began last month.
Global Hawk Helps Tsunami Relief Effort in Japan
A Global Hawk based in Guam, is currently flying above Japan gathering imagery to help the Japanese Government direct its aid programme.
Canadian Police Get Unmanned Helicopters from Aeryon
Aeryon Labs in Canada has announced it has been awarded a contract to supply its Aeryon Scout UAS to Halton Regional Police.