Future Aerial Innovations has announced the launch of its Drone Operations Network. The operations model coupled with Future Drone Cloud, its cloud based technology, enables any commercial business in any sector to commission multiple fleets of drones at any one time. Continue reading
Highway Patrol Helicopter in Close Call
The operator of a drone that forced a California Highway Patrol helicopter pilot to take evasive action Saturday night could face federal prosecution, according to law enforcement officials.
Local Area Total UAS Control System Test in Arizona
Drone Control Systems LLC has announced talks with the Town of Sahuarita, Arizona to define the operational details of a pilot project for the Local Area Drone Dispatch and Authorization System (LADDAS), including the establishment of a controlled test site in which to operate. Continue reading
Legal White Paper on UAS Operators Contracts
Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has just published a White Paper entitled ‘Contracting With and Between UAS Operators’ – a guide for companies seeking professional drone services and drone companies looking to safely and legally transact business.
FAA 333 Exemption for Gasoline Powered UAV
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Exemption 333 status to a Penguin B unmanned aerial vehicle, produced by UAV Factory and powered by a gasoline engine. The vast majority of aircraft being granted Section 333 exemptions have been electric powered.
BoxBotix 3D-Printable Robotics System
Rocketship Systems Inc., a manufacturer of components for the unmanned aerial systems market, has announced the development of BoxBotix, a new 3D printable robotics system that supports multiple configurations, including copter, plane and rover. BoxBotix is an open source, modular framework that is designed to be easy to hack, make, use and sustain. Continue reading
James Cameron Backed Innovation Competition Winner
A drone which can withstand bad weather on film sets has won an emerging technology competition. Movie mogul James Cameron threw his support behind C-Prize, a Callaghan Innovation-led competition aimed at developing the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector and boost New Zealand’s position as world-leader in the development of the cutting-edge technology. Continue reading
FAA Grants Terrafugia sUAS Exemption for Sub-Scale Flight Testing
On 1 December the FAA granted Terrafugia an exemption to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the TF-X configuration for research and development (R&D) purposes. Continue reading