Thales and Vodafone have joined the National Beyond visual line of sight Experimentation Corridor (NBEC) partnership alongside founding partners Cranfield University and Blue Bear Research Systems. The addition of these two global industry leaders is a significant boost in the capabilities of NBEC, as the corridor continues to be developed. Continue reading
Category Archives: Research
Gamma Ray Measurements Using Unmanned Aerial Systems
Gamma ray measurements involved in monitoring technologies of field conditions are of vital importance for environmental safety and radiation protection. This open access research by Monia Kazemeini, John Vargas, Alexander Barzilov and Woosoon Yim addresses the method of cooperative gamma sensing using multiple unmanned aerial systems. Continue reading
Maynooth University and Intel Ireland Sign MoU to Partner on Research and Innovation
L-R: Killian Donnelly, graduate and senior product design engineer at Intel, software developer student Tzirath Perez, Eamonn Sinnott, General Manager of Intel Ireland, Maynooth University President, Professor Philip Nolan and Dr Alison Hood, Dean of Teaching and Learning
Maynooth University and Intel Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership for research and innovation, and to nurture future talent. Building on already strong relationships between Intel and Maynooth, the MoU will establish a more comprehensive and structured format for creative collaborations in key areas of research. Continue reading
Queensland University’s Koala-Spotting Drones
Queensland University of Technology researchers have developed an innovative method for detecting koala populations using drones and infrared imaging that is more reliable and less invasive than traditional animal population monitoring techniques. Continue reading
Mississippi State University Raspet Flight Research Laboratory Gets New TigerShark
Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory is expanding its vast unmanned aerial systems research and support capabilities with the acquisition of two of the latest TigerShark XP3 aircraft. Continue reading
Chula Vista – A Launchpad for Drone and AV Innovation
The Californian City of Chula Vista is inviting the private sector to propose projects, partnerships and pilot programmes to test drones and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Continue reading
First Test Flight in UK National BVLoS Experimentation Corridor
The first test flights to establish the principles for the National Beyond visual line of sight Experimentation Corridor (NBEC) have successfully taken place at Cranfield Airport. Continue reading
US, UK Partner in Swarm and Search AI Challenge
The US Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Brothers Institute, and University of Dayton Research Institute will release the first scenario for its “Swarm and Search AI Challenge” this week, though teams officially have until Feb. 12 to register.
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