Applied Aeronautics, a manufacturer of fixed-wing UAVs, has released an upgraded model of “Applied HD”, their encrypted, low latency, HD video streaming device. Applied HD, which previously transmitted high definition video via it’s onboard transceiver, has been upgraded to include 4G LTE transmission capabilities. Continue reading
Germany Plans New Drone Regulations
On January 18 2017 the German government introduced a draft regulation to create sufficient regulations to deal with these risks by amending the existing fragmented provisions and establishing rules to liberalise the commercial use of drones. Continue reading
High Intensity Aerobatic Displays
Three short, but high intensity, aerobatic displays at the Classic Fighters airshow held at Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, New Zealand. Continue reading
Iran Sends ‘Kamikaze’ Drones to Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
Iran has transferred so-called kamikaze aerial drone technology to Yemen’s Houthi rebels who have used them to disable Saudi-led coalition missile defences, according to a new report by an arms tracking NGO. Continue reading
Drone World Expo 2017 – Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for Drone World Expo 2017. From October 3-4, the 3rd annual Drone World Expo will once again gather thousands of thought leaders, end-users and decision makers in the commercial drone industry at the San Jose Convention Center. Continue reading
FAA Forecasts Growth of Commercial and Hobbyist UAS
The FAA has released its annual Aerospace Forecast Report Fiscal Years 2017 to 2037, which projects sustained and continued growth in nearly every aspect of air transportation from general aviation private flying to large commercial airline passenger levels. Continue reading
SimActive and Tianlifa Launch Integrated UAV Solution
SimActive Inc. has announced a fully-integrated solution with Tianlifa, a major firm in the Asian surveying market for over 20 years. The partnership results in a high-end mapping product featuring the new China Star drone from Tianlifa and SimActive’s Correlator3D. Continue reading
AOPA Membership Spikes After Allowing Drone Pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has welcomed 55 new members over the past month, after announcing in February the organization would open up to include drone pilots. Continue reading