The Flytrex Sky is a high-end commercial drone which comes complete with a ‘loading bay’ for small items such as drinks or light packages. But more importantly it also has 3G connectivity, and is designed to work with a cloud-based backend that makes delivering parcels possible, right out of the box. Continue reading
Let’s Fly Wisely
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will deliver pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies during research flights at a free medical clinic in Wise, Va., on July 17.
UAS Accidents Rise in Netherlands
The Dutch Transport Ministry inspectors received 27 reports of accidents involving small unmanned aircraft, or drones, last year, according to a new report. In 2013 there were 15 accidents and in 2012 just eight, the ministry says.
Crowd-Funded Drones for Ukraine
The war in Eastern Ukraine features crowd-funded robots. Labeled the “People’s Project,” a website is collecting donations for people to buy Ukraine’s government weapons for war. In March, they were raising money for a remotely controlled tank and gun turret, which is now 84 percent funded. Now, they’re raising money for a 50-pound drone.
Thales Maintains Strong Presence in European Unmanned Market
Thales, by its own admission, is not an aircraft manufacturer, but as far as unmanned air vehicles are concerned, it is involved in a number of significant programmes throughout Europe. Continue reading
NanoFalcon DigiCam Drone
The NanoFalcon DigiCam is a helicopter-style drone with counter-rotating blades built around a camera. That makes it smaller than your palm.
UAS to Protect Dominican Republic’s National Parks
Modern drones will watch over Dominican Republic’s national parks and protected areas, as the result of a donation from the company Petro Caribe, the Environment Ministry revealed. Continue reading
Drone Racing in New Zealand
It’s the coolest sport you’ve never heard of, and now drone racing is exploding across New Zealand. Two leagues have kicked off since January, with the first national championship already underway, and a trans-Tasman battle planned for later in the year. Continue reading