Iran has unveiled an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) base for its fleet of drones which have given the country a remarkable capability in the fight against terrorists and protecting its borders. Continue reading
Qelzal Starts Flight Safety Testing of BLOS Autonomous Vision Sensor System
Since receiving the prestigious Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research in unmanned systems in January of this year, Qelzal has developed an innovative “Sense and Avoid” system and is set to test the system as as a precursor to its 2018 product launch. Continue reading
Intelligent, AI Thermal Drone Operations Enabled
TeAx Technology has unveiled its latest product: ThermalCapture Smart+, an add-on designed for dual camera (EOIR system) ThermalCapture Fusion Zoom, which provides a computing processing power unit. Continue reading
FAA Supports Drone Assessments for Houston Response
By Thursday morning, August 31, 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration had issued 43 unmanned aircraft system authorizations to drone operators supporting the response and recovery for Hurricane Harvey or covering it as part of the media. Continue reading
Amazon Patents Talking Delivery Drone
Amazon received a patent Aug. 29 for drones that could “conduct a speech dialog with a nearby person in order to request information and/or answer questions.” Continue reading
Hyperspectral cameras and UAS monitor coral bleaching
QUT’s remote sensing and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) experts are partnering with the Australian Institute for Marine Science (AIMS) to test whether small drones, machine learning and specialised hyperspectral cameras can monitor the Great Barrier Reef more quickly, efficiently and in more detail than manned aircraft and satellite surveys. Continue reading
Disguised Drones Boost Wildlife Management
Wildlife management is getting a little more scientific. Saxon Remote Systems, a manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems in McPherson, is flying into the market with technology to make current wildlife management methods easier and more precise. Continue reading
Symbiosis of Helicopter, UAV Operations in Russia
Russian helicopter operators have been keeping a close eye on the emerging trend of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations – and for good reason. UAV systems offer a range of new competitive advantages, helping air transport operators survive intense market rivalry. That is why UTair Group subsidiary UTair – Helicopter Services LLC launched its own UAV operations this year. Continue reading