PrecisionHawk has released its Phase 2 Pathfinder Results as part of UAS TAAC (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technical Analysis and Applications Center) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Pathfinder program is an FAA-led initiative to facilitate the early introduction of low-altitude operations for small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System. Continue reading
Iranian Army Unveils New Drones
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have unveiled two domestically-designed and -manufactured drones on the final day of major military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah IV (Mohammad, the Messenger of God IV) in southeastern Iran. Continue reading
Lindbergh Foundation’s Air Shepherd Gets New Partner
The Lindbergh Foundation’s Air Shepherd program, developed to protect elephants and rhinos from poaching by using drones, has announced its partnership with drone manufacturer DJI.
First-Ever Digital Identity Certificate for Drones
AirMap has announced Drone ID, a partnership with DigiCert that will enable, for the first time, instant authentication of an unmanned aircraft’s identity via a digital certificate. Drone ID is a step forward for drone security, laying the groundwork for a future in which millions of drones can share the airspace safely and efficiently.
Octopus ISR Systems Enhanced Epsilon 140
Octopus ISR Systems (Europe) has unveiled the enhanced version of the Epsilon 140, the UAV gimbal with dual sensor payload, and signed a long-term agreement with RT LTA Systems, the Israeli manufacturer of Skystar aerostats. Continue reading
Russia to Develop Unmanned Tailsitter Aircraft
The development of the unmanned Fazan tailsitter aircraft has begun in Russia, a source in the Russian military-industrial complex said told RIA Novosti. Continue reading
Birdmen Over Dubai
Flying like a bird is always human’s dream. And the dream comes true. Jetman Yves Rossy and his protege, Jetman Vince Reffet explore the limits in the city of dreams. Continue reading
Amazon Prime Air Makes First Test Delivery
Amazon said it has delivered its first Prime Air order. Last week, one of the company’s drones dropped off an Amazon Fire TV and bag of popcorn in the backyard of a customer near Cambridge, England — 13 minutes after the customer ordered it online. Continue reading