The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding the part of its Pathfinder Program that focuses on detecting and identifying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying too close to airports. Continue reading
DYI Wi-Fi Drone Disabler with Raspberry Pi
A new Raspberry Pi powered wireless drone disabler system has been created and showcased this week over on MAKE.
Caterpillar Believes in Drones for Construction
Heavy machinery giant Caterpillar expects aerial surveillance technology in tandem with data analytics to drive dramatic gains in efficiency and productivity on construction sites.
DARPA Wants More Flexible RF System for sUAS
Today’s radio-frequency (RF) systems for radar, electronic warfare (EW) and communications use separate, dedicated hardware, software and antennas, making it difficult to fit all three functions on smaller platforms such as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) because of the space and power required. Darpa is launching a program to develop an RF system capable of adaptively and flexibly switching among communications, radar and EW modes.
Long-Eared Bats Flight Technique Can Help Drones
Drone designers may take a cue from bats and how they fly slowly to improve aerodynamic controls of their technology, says a new study. Continue reading
DHL’s Successful Three-Month Parcelcopter Tests
DHL Parcel has successfully concluded a three-month test of its third Parcelcopter generation. The trial run, part of a larger research and innovation project, was conducted between January and March 2016 in the Bavarian community of Reit im Winkl. Continue reading
Drone World Expo Announces Strategic Partnerships
Drone World Expo has announced that 500+ people have already registered for the event in San Jose, November 15-16, 2016. They’ve also announced new and renewed strategic partnerships with several organizations, solidifying its place as the gathering place for all stakeholders and end users of UAS technology. Continue reading
Royal Navy Unmanned Warrior Demonstration Coordinates 50 Vehicles, Sensors and Systems
QinetiQ is to demonstrate the integration of unmanned systems into Royal Navy operations, under a £1m contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Continue reading