The K-MAX unmanned cargo helicopter successfully demonstrated its ability to make a delivery and a landing within three meters of a beacon during tests at Ft. Pickett, Va., for the Army’s Aviation Applied Technology Directorate in April, 2012. Continue reading
Category Archives: VTOL
Bellevue Omaha Fire Department Gets Draganflyer
The Bellevue Fire Department’s latest tool is a Draganflyer VTOL UAS, equipped with cameras that transmit photos and video to firefighters and rescue personnel, and it’s expected to be useful managing incidents involving hazardous materials. Continue reading
Aeryon Scout Selected for sUAS Storm Response Study
New Mexico State University (NMSU), coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Aviation Association (FAA), will use the Aeryon Scout system in a series of operational trials to determine the best concept of operations for small UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) to quickly assess storm damage to utility distribution systems. Continue reading
Scion UAS Introduces VTOL UAS Range
Scion UAS has introduced a new line of VTOL UAS, starting with the SA-100 “Mink” and the SA-200 “Weasel”. Continue reading
Alticam Video System Equips Aerovel Flexrotor
Hood Technology is equipping the Flexrotor, the unusual long-range VTOL aircraft from Aerovel, with a HoodTech stabilized imaging system. Continue reading
Drexel University Gets $650K Grant to Put Hands on UAS
Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is planning to endow UAS with arms and hands to allow them to work on such tasks as repairing infrastructure and disaster recovery while hovering near the ground. Continue reading
UNOSAT UAS Video of Swiss Rock Festival
UNOSAT continues to pioneer the use of UAS by testing live video streaming at the Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland. Continue reading
Boeing Demonstrates Unmanned Helicopter Little Bird Ship-Based Capability
The Boeing Unmanned Little Bird H-6U helicopter successfully performed 14 autonomous take-offs and landings from a ship during flight tests last month. Continue reading