Following its failed attempt to seal a deal with China for unmanned aerial systems, compounded by long-term funding problems, the largest military and security drone producer in Sweden has filed for bankruptcy.
Drones to Repair Roads with 3D Printing
As drones become increasingly autonomous, researchers and engineers are finding new ways to let unmanned aerial vehicles manage menial tasks that are usually relegated to crews of workers and valuable time being lost in the process. For researchers at the University of Leeds and University College London, the focus is on slowly but surely kickstarting drone-infused smart-cities with UAVs that could repair roads efficiently, saving time, cost, and the efforts of manual labour. Continue reading
FCC Proposes Large Fine for Marketing Non-Compliant Drone Transmitters
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a major financial penalty against a U.S. retailer for the marketing of transmitters used in connection with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones) that failed to comply with FCC rules and regulations. Continue reading
SkySkopes Drones String Power Lines
SkySkopes, an unmanned aircraft operator based in North Dakota, has devised a new way to string power lines using drones. Continue reading
Guardian Concludes Demonstration Flights
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that the Guardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) has concluded the first large-scale demonstration flights in Japan. The demonstration flights, which took place from 10 – 23 May were intended to promote the civil and scientific applications of the RPA. Continue reading
Researchers Map the San Andres Fault with Drones
Scientific study of the evolution of the southern end of the San Andreas Fault is of vital importance given the earthquake-prone nature of southern California. Mapping fault zones and land surface changes that resulted from previous earthquakes can deepen the understanding of hazards posed by the fault, including the possibility of future temblors. Continue reading
Anti-Drone Radar Shield Protects Russia’s Major Cities
A radar shield to detect low-flying targets, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has been put into operation above all major Russian cities, a senior Russian military official has told TASS. Continue reading
Israeli Drone Crashes in Syria
An Israeli drone crashed in Syrian territory Tuesday evening, as troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad prepared an assault on the rebel-held Quneitra and Daraa. Continue reading