In a pair of projects announced last week, researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) demonstrated software that allow drones to stop on a dime to make hairpin movements over, under, and around some 26 distinct obstacles in a simulated “forest.” Continue reading
Commercial Rapid Deployment Control Unit
A little more than a year ago, the team at FlyMotion Unmanned Systems decided it was time to develop a command and control vehicle for unmanned aerial systems. They saw a need in the UAS market for this type of product, which they released in the form of the rapidly deployable TRIDENT in late 2015. Continue reading
Lufthansa to Develop Commercial Drone Services
Lufthansa Aerial Services, a division of Lufthansa Consulting, has signed a deal with DJI to use the world’s leading drone-maker’s aerial platforms to develop commercial applications for its key customers. Using DJI’s drones and open onboard systems, Lufthansa will integrate hardware and software, manage operation of the technology and facilitate data analysis.
MITRE Challenge to Counter Unauthorized UAS
The use of small, unmanned aircraft systems is growing quickly. But risks are growing, too, as untrained users and even criminals launch them into airspace. The MITRE Challenge is offering a prize for workable solutions to neutralize suspicious drones.
UAV/UGV Joint Autonomy Demonstration
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, using a UH-60MU BLACK HAWK helicopter enabled with Sikorsky’s MATRIX Technology and CMU’s Land Tamer autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), recently participated in a joint autonomy demonstration that proved the capability of new, ground-air cooperative missions. Continue reading
Woolpert Selects Kespry Systems for Surveying
Kespry Inc., which designs automated drone systems for commercial use, has announced that it has been selected by Woolpert to provide commercial drone systems to support the company’s site surveying and mapping needs.
World’s Smallest Commercial LWIR Thermal Drone
The German high-tech company TeAx technology has designed and engineered the smallest and most lightweight solutions within the context of the commercial drone industry.
UAE Drones for Good Award Judges Named
The Organising Committee of the UAE Drones for Good Award launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has revealed the names of the experts in the Judging Committee which will evaluate the participating projects and select the winners of the International and National Competitions to be held at Dubai Internet City from February 4th to 6th 2016.