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3D Robotics (3DR) has announced the availability of Iris, an advanced quadcopter with full GPS-guided autonomous capabilities. Designed to provide an “out-of-the-box” flying experience, Iris aims to bring the power of professional grade aerial robotics to the mass market. Continue reading
The Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) of Taiwan unveiled its new Mini-UAS Unmanned Aircraft System Magic-Eye at TADTE 2013, the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technolgy Exhibition which was held from 15 to 18 August 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan. Continue reading
Sikorsky’s research department has announced that it is developing software and hardware called Matrix intended to “improve significantly the capability, reliability, and safety” of autonomous VTOL aircraft. Continue reading
A very popular video circulating the moment shows what can happen when amateur operators are let loose on the world. An embarrassing moment with no harm done and the video was posted at the request of the couple concerned. Continue reading
Since deploying to Afghanistan in 2011, the MQ-8 Fire Scout system has provided real-time airborne surveillance and targeting supporting counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs), provided targeting support and delivered real-time video to military forces on the ground.
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has unveiled a major research program — designated MATRIX Technology — to develop, test and field systems and software that will improve significantly the capability, reliability and safety of flight for autonomous, optionally piloted, and piloted vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Continue reading
Keymerging Technologies Ltd has purchased ING Robotic Aviation’s Responder rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicle systems for use in East Africa. The robotic aircraft will be used for aerial surveillance with both electro-optical and infrared cameras, in order to provide a wide range of imagery and monitoring support for their clients. Continue reading
The Dutch creator of a taxidermied cat helicopter has turned his hand to a more ambitious project, in the shape of OstrichCopter. Continue reading