British and French industry were disappointed after their offer to build a technology demonstrator for a combat drone was put on hold, mainly by the U.K., according to Eric Trappier, chairman of the Gifas trade body.
Sky Power Introduces First Revised 3W-International Engine at Xponential
3W-International GmbH‘s performance partner, Sky Power GmbH, will introduce the first advanced engine to the professional public at Xponential 2018 in Denver. It involves 110 ccm, 2-stroke power plant that has been provided with a new injection and ignition. The basic engine originates from 3W-International. Continue reading
ICAO Calls for Innovative Solutions for UTM
Drone deliveries, drone inspections and even autonomous flying taxis are near term realities, and to make these services safe and efficient ICAO has begun the consultative work needed to establish low-altitude traffic management guidance for domestic unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
Taiwan Test Flies Domestic Teng Yun
Taiwan has been testing its domestically made “Teng Yun” (騰雲) or Cloud Rider drones near an Air Force base in sparsely populated Taitung County. Continue reading
Rocketmine Obtains Both BCV and BARS Certifications
Rocketmine, a South African based subsidiary of the Delta Drone Group has become the first drone operator in Africa to obtain both Basic Compliance Verification (BCV) and Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) certifications, after almost a year of intense auditing through independent consultants. Continue reading
US Army Researchers Conduct First-Cver Combustion Experiment with X-Rays
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Propulsion made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas turbine engine designs for higher power density and efficiency, scientists said. Continue reading
DroneShield Protects NASCAR
DroneShield Ltd, a provider of drone security solutions, has announced that the Fort Worth Police Department has today confirmed that DroneShield’s products were utilised by the Texas State Department of Public Safety, the Denton County Sheriff, the Fort Worth Police Department, the Texas Forest Service, and the Texas Rangers for the protection of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the Texas Motor Speedway. Continue reading
Dropcopter Pollinator Secures $250,000 Investment
DropCopter of Corning, California, works on the automated pollination of orchard crops via unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). It strives for farming efficiency, the promotion of new technologies and healthy crop yield growth. Continue reading