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
‘Worker Bee’ Quadcopter Can Apply Paint
Florida-based startup Apellix developed a prototype unmanned aerial system that can potentially paint homes or ships, apply chemicals, or pressure wash windows. It’s called the “Worker Bee.”
Australian Navy wants Remotely Piloted Aircraft
The Australian Navy has indicated it sees a range of unmanned aerial vehicles as a way of greatly extending the range and performance of its patrol and combat functions over the huge area of ocean surrounding Australia. It has a tender to provide a maritime tactical unmanned aircraft system, to allow an enhancement of ISR functions (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), initially from the flight deck of an offshore patrol vessel.
US Navy to Buy AWESUM Mini Sub-Launched UAVs
US attack and guided missile submarine are set to field miniature unmanned aerial vehicles that will act as the eyes and ears not only for the boats below water but also help special operations forces and strike aircraft target weapons, the Navy’s Director of Undersea Warfare told USNI News last week. Continue reading
500th UAS Operator Certificate Issued in Australia
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has issued its 500th unmanned operators certificate, with CASA predicting there will be more than 600 by the end of the year. Continue reading





