Kansas University student Lei Shi, an electrical engineering doctoral candidate, is developing tiny on-board radar systems to help keep small commercial drones from crashing into things — one of the biggest safety concerns keeping such unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, mostly grounded by FAA regulations.
Advanced Satellite Communications for UAS
The TEKEVER Group, an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer, and ViaSat, a provider of communication technologies and services, have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at expanding the civilian use of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) platforms with advanced satellite communications. Continue reading
Russia Develops ‘Microwave Gun’ Against UAVs
Russia has developed super-high-frequency gun capable of deactivating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the warheads of precision weapons at an impact range of ten kilometers which ensures 360 degrees of perimeter defence.
‘Abortion Drone’ to Drop DIY Drugs to Women in Poland
A drone carrying medical abortion pills is set to fly to Poland, where abortion is severely restricted for women. The ‘abortion drone’ is being sent by not-for-profit organisation Women on Waves – which provides medical abortion pills around the world – in a bid to help Polish women terminate their pregnancies safely.
Amazon Says States Should Not Undermine FAA Rules
Amazon Inc does not want local communities and states to be permitted to “regulate unmanned aerial systems” warranted by aviation regulators. The American Internet-based store is seeking to strengthen its objective in delivering products through drones. Continue reading
MQ-1 Predator Crash in Southeastern Iraq
An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Remotely Piloted Aircraft crashed in Iraq at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time, June 22, 2015.
General Atomics Awarded for Outstanding Aerospace Management and Contribution to the Community
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), has announced that it recently was honoured by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) with local awards for outstanding aerospace management and contribution to the community. The San Diego Section is dedicated to promoting awareness, activism, and access throughout the aerospace community. Continue reading
Drone Racing Popular in Phoenix
Drones are a contentious issue, but for some it’s a new hobby and the newest form of racing competition. “This is reality, this is not virtual reality,” said John Caldwell with Valley-based Drone Wars LLC, which is working to create an organized sport out of drone racing. Continue reading