UAS VISION
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Presented at the Singapore Air Show 2 weeks ago, the USTAR-Y from ST Aerospace is a portable hexa-rotor UAS, specially designed for urban and open terrain applications. The VTOL concept provides adaptability and manoeuvrability, and also has a tool-less assembly which allows for a quick system set-up, thus reducing turnaround time. Continue reading
Netflix has issued a late response to the Amazon spoof about delivery by UAS. Continue reading
Local 10 News in Fort Lauderdale reports that small UAS rigged with cameras they can give you an aerial view for a fraction of the cost of aerial photography. Continue reading
Peru is buying more than 24 UAS—one for each region in the country, and more for areas with a high concentration of ruins—with the idea of creating a national index of every archaeological site in the country. In addition, at least six regions will get more advanced UAS that can be equipped with LIDAR and other technology that makes surveying through jungles possible. Continue reading
The clothes may not be the focus of attention when Fendi presents its autumn/winter 2014 collection today. In a worldwide first, the storied Italian fashion house will use high definition UAS cameras to capture the catwalk action and beam it to viewers all over the world live via Fendi.com. Continue reading
Thousands of anti-government protesters continued to face off with riot police in central Kiev on Wednesday morning as a pall of smoke rose from fires burning out of control in several buildings. The Trade Union building on Independence Square, used for some time as a protest headquarters, continued to burn after being set alight late on Tuesday.
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U.S. military experience has shown that rugged terrain and threats such as ambushes and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) can make ground-based transportation to and from the front lines a dangerous challenge. Combat outposts require on average 100,000 pounds of material a week, and high elevation and impassable mountain roads often restrict access. Helicopters are one solution, but the supply of available helicopters can’t meet the demand for their services, which cover diverse operational needs including resupply, tactical insertion and extraction, and casualty evacuation. Continue reading
The United Arab Emirates has revealed a plan to begin using delivery UAS to transport important documents and small packages within the desert kingdom. While the initial deliveries will be limited mostly to government document delivery, such as drivers licenses and building permits, eventually quadcopters could deliver larger, commercial packages straight to homes and businesses. Continue reading