Intel has introduced a company-branded commercial drone, the Falcon 8+, for North American markets, with the aim to lead in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market, particularly in the commercial segment. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Successfully Flies Optical Bar Camera on RQ-4 Global Hawk
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully flew an Optical Bar Camera broad-area synoptic sensor on an RQ-4 Global Hawk high altitude long endurance unmanned aircraft system (UAS), marking the first time the legacy U.S. Air Force camera has been flown on a high altitude unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
FAA Fines Amazon $78,000 for Hazardous Materials Violations
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $78,000 civil penalty against Amazon.com, Inc., for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Continue reading
Iran Admits Drone Attacks against Anti-Assad Rebels
For the first time, Iran has admitted using its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to attack rebel opponents of its ally, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, in operations around the Syrian capital of Damascus and also in Iraq. Continue reading
Behind The Crash Of 3D Robotics
On a clear March day last year, Chris Anderson led FORBES onto the outdoor deck at 3D Robotics’ Berkeley, Calif. headquarters to discuss the future of flying robots. As the CEO of North America’s largest consumer drone manufacturer, Anderson, former editor-in-chief at Wired and author of New York Timesbestseller The Long Tail, explained why drones would be the next convergence of computing and gadgetry. Continue reading
US General in Europe Wants Anti-Drone Weapons
The commander of U.S. Army Europe said that, among other equipment, he wants anti-drone weapons to counter potential threats from Russia. Continue reading
French Region Wants to be a ‘Drone City’
Nouvelle-Aquitaine was the first region in France convinced of the potential of a drone sector, creating the AETOS cluster in 2010. Within a few years thanks to collaboration between public authorities, innovative start-ups and SMEs, industrial players and universities, new solutions have been proposed in this fast-growing sector, with countless businesses using drones daily.
Ultimate Unmanned Unveils Viper 1000C
South African company Ultimate Unmanned has launched its new Viper 1000C unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which is based on a Stemme motor glider. Continue reading