The goal of this Kickstarter project is to launch production of the AirDog, It is a simple to use personal UAS for every surfer, snow-skate-wake-kite-boarder, MX or BMX rider. The AirDog is a new development in personal UAS technology, developed by a group of engineers who are passionate about action sports. Continue reading
Category Archives: VTOL
‘Fly and Dip’ UAS to Collect Water Samples for Analysis
The remote controlled systems – developed by Cardiff based BCB International can land on water with a ‘fly and dip’ system – will be used in a research programme by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s SENSEable City Lab to collect water samples for analysis.
Skunk Riot Control Copter from South Africa
South African defence and off-road specialist, Desert Wolf has unveiled the Skunk Riot Control Copter, which is designed to control unruly crowds without endangering the lives of security staff. The Skunk is equipped with 4 high-capacity paint ball barrels firing at up to 20 bullets per second each, with 80 Pepper bullets per second stopping any crowd in its tracks.
MQ-8B Fire Scout Gets Long-Range Radar
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy demonstrated a new multimode maritime surveillance radar on the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter that will drastically enhance long-range imaging and search capabilities for Navy commanders.
Hummingbird UAS Combines Multi-rotor and Ducted Fan Propulsion
Reference Technologies has designed the Hummingbird UAS which uses both multi-rotors and ducted fans for VTOL capabilities and manoeuvring. Continue reading
Twitter Creates ‘Dronies’ at Cannes Advertising Event
Twitter is seeking to take the selfie social media phenomenon to new heights after unveiling the newest weapon in its arsenal, a camera equipped DJI Phantom which took its maiden flight at Cannes during the Lions Advertising Industry Festival.
Solar Installer to Use UAS for Rooftop Inspections
Sol-Up USA has announced the use of a UAS to assess roof spaces, revolutionising photovoltaic (pv) system design and allowing for more optimised and precise calculations and measurements. The engineering and design process for solar pv systems often rely on satellite images. Newly constructed homes do not appear on satellite images until many months later – hence the needs for aerial views in these situations.
Vancouver Reviews Film Industry UAS Use After Crash
A crash in downtown Vancouver last month has triggered a review by the city on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the film industry. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was being used to shoot a commercial near the intersection of Hastings and Hornby streets when it hit a building and crashed to the ground. No one was injured and Transport Canada says no one will be charged. Continue reading