The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force completed its first day of work. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta kicked off the Task Force with remarks that outlined the group’s objectives and expectations. The FAA briefed participants on the current statutory requirements and international obligations for aircraft registration before the group began initial discussions on a streamlined registration process and minimum requirements for UAS that need to be registered. The Task Force will continue deliberating on Wednesday. Continue reading
DJI Launches Embedded Ubuntu Computer for Drones
DJI has unveiled the Manifold, an embedded computer for drones that offers more powerful hardware and runs on Ubuntu Linux. Continue reading
Cyberhawk Completes UAS Internal Tank Inspection
Cyberhawk Innovations has completed its first ever ROAV inspection of a cargo oil tank on an operational FPSO. After significant research and development, this successful project launches this new service to the global oil and gas and shipping industry. Continue reading
Google X Plans Drone Delivery by 2017
Google X project leader David Vos says goods will be winging their way to consumers sometime in 2017. Continue reading
Drones Monitor Flare Stacks in Texas
At a South Texas ranch, a drone mounted with cameras flew above and around a flare stack that burned natural gas. Live, high-definition images were transmitted back to the ground, where company officials watched video of the flare stack as it was operating, asking that the drone move this way or that to get a better image or different angle. Continue reading
South Korea Develops Attack Drones
North Korea is believed to have a fleet of military drones. And now, South Korean researchers are testing unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, to take on that threat. Continue reading
American International Group Offers Drone Insurance
American International Group, one of the nation’s leading property/casualty insurance carriers, is taking on the emerging risk as more and more US retailers – including Amazon and Wal-Mart – seek and are granted FAA approval to operate drones. Continue reading
Scientific Systems to Develop Visual UAV Control Systems
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI) announces it has been awarded a contract from the Defense Applied Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop autonomous visual control systems for small unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) operating in cluttered outdoor and indoor environments without GPS or human operator assistance. Continue reading





