Technical problems are to blame for the majority of drone-related accidents rather than their operators, according to researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Continue reading
Ohio Turnpike Preparing to use Drones for Inspection
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission in September will complete its first bridge inspection using an unmanned aircraft system, or drone.The drone will be used to inspect the Sandusky River Bridge, a 970-foot-long bridge in Sandusky County on either Sept. 13 or Sept. 14, depending on the weather. Continue reading
Asian Air Defense Chooses RADA Counter-UAV Radar
RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. has announced its selection by an Asian military force of its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) based RPS-42 aerial surveillance radar systems. RADA’s systems will provide the customer’s Air Defense with highly advanced aerial surveillance capabilities, enabling the detection of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Continue reading
China Aerospace CH-4 Rainbow
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-4 Rainbow is a Chinese-made medium-altitude long-endurance surveillance and strike drone. Continue reading
US Navy’s Futuristic Zumwalt Completes Sea Trials
PCU Zumwalt put its crew to the test during the completion of sea trials. This is one of the newest ships in the US Navy fleet and one of the coolest. From its looks, down to its capabilities it screams “Bad to the Bone!” at the enemy and can deliver! Continue reading
The 5 Best Cities for Fliers in the USA
America’s obsession with drones is reaching new heights. Whether we’re using them to film weddings, deliver groceries, or kill those dubiously dubbed terrorists, unmanned aerial vehicles are bigger than ever in the U.S. A new report found that the drone industry could grow tenfold to 67.9 million units shipped per year by 2021. Continue reading
US Army Seeks to Retool Mobile Radar to Track Drones
The US Army has issued a sources-sought notice for software to expand the versatility of mobile radar to track threats posed by military drones. Continue reading
Nigerian Air Force Acquires Yabhon Flash-20 UAVs
The Nigerian Air Force is apparently getting ready to take delivery of Yabhon Flash-20 unmanned aerial vehicles and Mi-35 attack helicopters. Continue reading