DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung, Deutsche Telekom as well as Deutsche Post DHL Group and RWTH Aachen University are to launch a joint research project on drones. At the DFS technology conference, The Drone Challenge, held in Langen, Germany, DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung, Deutsche Telekom and DHL Parcel will sign an agreement to research concrete applications of unmanned aircraft. The objective is the safe integration of unmanned aircraft in air traffic.
New York Makes $30M Public Investment in Drones
The state of New York is pouring big money into making its central territory an international draw for unmanned aerial system (UAS) innovation. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin UAS and Optionally-Piloted Helicopters Demo Firefighting and Search-and-Rescue
Lockheed Martin demonstrated for the first time how its suite of optionally-piloted helicopters and small unmanned aerial systems can work together to successfully locate and extinguish fires, pinpoint the location of a missing person, and bring that person to safety. Continue reading
AT&T and NASA Collaborate on UAS Traffic Management System
AT&T and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are researching traffic management solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The goal is an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) solution that supports the safe and highly secure operation of drones in the national airspace. Continue reading
World’s First Explosive Detection Drone
Following extensive testing in the laboratory and in the field, Laser Detect System (LDS) Ltd. is unveiling SpectroDrone – the world’s first drone-based explosive detection sensor. Continue reading
AeroVironment Launches Integrated Commercial Information Solution at Drone World Expo
At Drone World Expo, AeroVironment, Inc. launched its new integrated commercial information solution featuring the innovative Quantix drone and Decision Support System (DSS). Available spring 2017, these technologies allow users to gain actionable insights that can improve operational efficiencies, minimize risk and increase profitability. Continue reading
General Atomics Offers Capital Aircraft to Support Humanitarian Efforts
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has announced that it can provide a company-owned aircraft to support humanitarian relief efforts.
10 Hour Flights with Fuel Cell Electric UAV
H3 Dynamics has unveiled HYWINGS, a hand-launchable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) capable of 10 hour flight durations and distances of up to 500km. Continue reading