The TechJect Dragonfly is a wifi-enabled, super-small, smart and energy efficient robotic insect; it can do amazing aerial photography, aerobatic manoeuvres for gaming, autonomous patrolling for security and surveillance, and much more. Continue reading
Category Archives: VTOL
Europe Targets Maritime-UAS Market With Auto-VTOL
Europe’s long-standing interest in maritime unmanned aircraft continues to build, and its industry is hoping to catch up with and surpass US rivals by cracking the technological challenge of operating from warships in high seas. Continue reading
Cassidian Launches TANAN 300 VTOL UAS
Cassidian has launched its TANAN 300 new-generation compact VTOL Tactical UAS for maritime and land missions. Continue reading
Aurora and SRI Integrate On-Board Video Processing into Skate SUAS
Aurora Flight Sciences and SRI International Sarnoff have announced the integration of the SRI Sarnoff DL Micro digital data link and video processor into the Aurora Skate Small Unmanned Aerial System (SUAS). Continue reading
BCB International Launches SQ-4 Recon at $32K
British-company BCB International just unveiled its SQ-4 Recon UAV, a miniature unmanned surveillance aircraft that’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Continue reading
Quadcopters Play Ball
This video shows three quadrocopters cooperatively tossing and catching a ball with the aid of an elastic net. Continue reading
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