The Federal Aviation Administration should support efforts to create a “droneport” where unmanned aircraft systems can land and take off, according to a consultant on commercial drone applications. Continue reading
AI-Powered Drone Inspections Unveiled by Aerialtronics, Neurala and NVIDIA
One of the world’s first automated inspections by an intelligent drone with deep learning capabilities was demonstrated at the GPU Technology Conference Europe by Aerialtronics, a Dutch manufacturer of technologically advanced drones, Neurala, a pioneer in deep learning software, and NVIDIA, a world leader in GPU-accelerated computing. Continue reading
Russian State Tech Firm Designing Dragonfly Drone
Russia’s United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC), a state tech firm, is working on a tiny reconnaissance drone that will be small enough to fit in one hand, its press office said. Continue reading
European MALE RPAS Programme Takes Off
The contract for the Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) Programme, assigned to Airbus, Dassault Aviation and Leonardo-Finmeccanica has been launched by a kick-off meeting chaired by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) with the attendance of the programme participating States France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Confirms US Navy MQ-8C Fire Scout Order
Northrop Grumman Corporation is set to build 10 additional MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopters for the U. S. Navy, giving maritime commanders persistent, real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).
Why China Will Fly Drones Over South China Sea
China is capable of flying drones over the disputed South China Sea to keep a watch over the contested waters spread over 3.5 million sq km. These indigenous drones will hover over the Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea claimed by both China and Japan, an official said.
NovAtel’s Next-Generation OEM7 GNSS Technology
NovAtel Inc., a supplier of high precision OEM Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning technology, has unveiled its new OEM7 positioning engine. Leveraging previous generations of precise positioning know-how, the OEM7 incorporates new innovative capabilities and features that significantly enhance GNSS-based positioning reliability, accuracy and availability. Continue reading
NASA Armstrong – 70 Years of Flight Research
This video showcasing 70 Years of research at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, begins airing on NASA television Sept. 26. Armstrong, the agency’s lead center for atmospheric flight research operations, began its storied history in the high desert in September 1946.