Privacy-protected video and Geo-positioning data from multiple drones can be live-streamed between field agents and command centers, thanks to a partnership between three IT firms. Continue reading
China’s Turbojet-Powered Cloud Shadow
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled the Cloud Shadow, a turbojet-powered, medium/high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Airshow China 2016 exposition, which was held in the southern city of Zhuhai from 1 to 6 November. Continue reading
Verizon Takes Drones Beyond Traditional Industries
Verizon made the news with its use of different types of drones to enhance network performance, but the fact that drones are being used for things like better 4G LTE service is probably the biggest news, showing UAVs entering more and more areas at a fast pace. Continue reading
Elbit Forms JV in India
Adani Enterprises Ltd and Israel’s Elbit Systems India Ltd have formed a joint venture company, Adani-ElbitAdvanced Systems India Ltd (AEASIL), to manufactureunmanned aerial vehicles in India. While Adani group will own 51 percent stake in the JV, Israeli firm will hold the remaining stake. Continue reading
Intel’s Shooting Star is Designed for Light Shows
Intel hass announced the Intel Shooting Star drone, the company’s first drone created specifically for entertainment light shows. The Intel Shooting Star drone is designed with safety and creativity in mind with a super light-weight structure and virtually limitless color combinations. Continue reading
Russian Military Tests VR Helmet for Drone Pilots
Russian drone pilots may soon get a revolutionary virtual reality helmet to pilot unmanned aircraft and get an HD view of terrain and enemy targets. The new feature allows for better situation awareness while flying combat missions, developers say. Continue reading
China Demonstrates 67 Fixed-Wing UAV Cluster
Beyond impressive fly-by’s by military aircraft, digital flight systems, affordable means of air travel and the latest drones are also exciting visitors to this year’s Airshow China. Continue reading
German Heron Flies First Mission in Mali
The Heron I has flown its first operational mission in Mali on behalf of the German military as part of a contract with Airbus Defence and Space. Continue reading