The Federal Aviation Administration is working on new technology that can detect and identify drones and drone pilots who fly near airports, according to a contract obtained by Motherboard using the Freedom of Information Act. Continue reading
Australia Cuts Red Tape for Remotely Piloted Aircraft
The Australian Government’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has announced that regulatory requirements for an important sector of the booming remotely piloted aircraft industry are being eased. Commercial operators of very small remotely piloted aircraft will no longer need to obtain a number of regulatory approvals. This includes an operator’s certificate and a remote pilot licence. Continue reading
Tokyo Police Lo-Tech Anti-Drone Solution
How do you catch a drone? With an even BIGGER drone and a giant net. The drone squad is part of Tokyo police’s riot squad – drones capture flying device with a net if operator doesn’t comply to orders. Continue reading
BlueBird’s ThunderB Performs 25.5h Test Flight
BlueBird’s ThunderB tactical unmanned air vehicle performed a record 25.5h flight on 17 March, as part of a demonstration for an undisclosed customer.
Mississippi State UAS Map Wildfire Damage
Researchers at Mississippi State are using innovative unmanned aircraft technology to help state and federal officials assess extensive wildfire damage to a unique natural habitat on the Coast. Biologists and geographic information system specialists from the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, along with the U.S. Forestry Service, are assessing the land and habitat that recently burned as a result of a large wildfire that spread across southeast Jackson County into Alabama. Continue reading
US Army Gives Details on Micro Drone RFI
The US Army has provided more details on the Soldier Borne Sensors (SBS) micro drones it hopes to issue for individual soldiers. Continue reading
DARPA Awards Gremlins Program Phase 1 Contracts
DARPA has awarded Phase 1 contracts for its Gremlins program, which seeks to develop innovative technologies and systems enabling aircraft to launch volleys of low-cost, reusable unmanned air systems (UAS) and safely and reliably retrieve them in mid-air. Continue reading
Amazon Drone Patent for Propeller Warnings
Amazon has filed a patent to build drone propellers that can emit warning noises and certain phrases. The eCommerce giant is interested in using drones to deliver parcels to people’s homes and offices, cutting out delivery companies like FedEx and DHL.