The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is acquiring more unmanned air vehicles with advanced payloads to satisfy the growing demand for their services.
NRL’s First Flight with Custom Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s chemistry and tactical electronic warfare divisions completed the first flight of the Ion Tiger unmanned air vehicle with a new hydrogen-powered fuel cell built in-house.
Algorithm to Mobilize UAS into Team Missions
A West Virginia University mathematics researcher has developed an algorithm to mobilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in team missions.
Kansas State Polytechnic and Westar Energy Partner on Drone Technology for Electric Utility Inspection
Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus and Kansas-based power company Westar Energy are propelling the electric utility industry forward by innovating inspection and maintenance methodologies with drone technology. Continue reading
European Space Agency to use Barcelona Drone Center
Barcelona Drone Center has become a strategic drone test site for the European Space Agency – Business Incubation Centre (ESA-BIC)
Norwegian Railways Hires Drones for Maintenance Monitoring and Risk Assessment
The Norwegian Governments’ Agency for Railroad Services – Jernbaneverket – has signed nationwide framework agreements for drone services with the Iris Group on 8 December 2016.
Too Much Wind Caused Facebook’s Aquila Crash
Following an official investigation into the crash landing, America’s National Transportation Safety Board found that wind and turbulence caused part of the wing to snap during flight.
EASA and Vodafone Discuss Drone Traffic Control
Vodafone is considering a move into the business of managing drone traffic, after meeting European aviation safety authorities about adapting its network to track and identify unmanned aircraft. Continue reading