Terra Drone, a global commercial drone technology company, has acquired a significant stake in Swedish aerial robotics for underground mining startup, Inkonova AB. Continue reading
Howling P-51 Mustang – Low Flyby
P-51D Mustang Serial No. 44-13521 was built at North American Aviation’s Inglewood plant in California in 1944. Continue reading
DHL Tests Drone Delivery of Medicines in Tanzania
DHL, the German government and the Darmstadt-based drone manufacturer Wingcopter have completed successfully a six-month trial delivering medicines in 40 minutes to an island in Lake Victoria that normally takes six hours by road. Continue reading
PaintCopter from Disney Research
One of the latest projects from Disney Research is PaintCopter — a drone that can autonomously spray paint both flat and 3D surfaces. Disney Research says the goal is to be able to paint large surfaces without the need for scaffolding and ladders.
USAF Deploys sUAS for Runway Damage Assesment
The Air Force is taking airfield defense and repair to new heights by implementing the Rapid Airfield Damage Assessment System, a method of using small, unmanned aircraft to scan for airfield damage under wartime conditions, and even provide roof and electrical wire monitoring in peacetime. Continue reading
Rifle-Mounted C-UAS Fire-Control System from Israel’s Smart Shooter
Israel’s Smart Shooter is expanding its line of SMASH rifle fire-control systems and has demonstrated the devices for US military personnel, company officials said at the annual Association of the United States Army conference. Continue reading
China to Sell 48 Wing Loon UAS to Pakistan
China will sell 48 high-end military drones to its “all-weather ally” Pakistan in what a military observer said will be the largest deal of its kind, official media reported on Tuesday. Continue reading
Reflections on the Current Situation
At ICAO’s Second Air Cargo Development Forum in Zhengzhou, China (5-7 Sept. 2018), I had the honour of moderating 2 sessions, which permitted me to more fully realize the current status and potential of the use of RPAS in the air cargo supply chain. Continue reading