GoPro CEO Nick Woodman joined Recode’s Kara Swisher at the Code Conference to talk about the company’s foray into the new categories, and introduced a couple of future products.
UAS-Friendly GPS Backup System
The comment period on the US Federal Register is about to close on a potential navigation backup system for GPS that could be very useful for unmanned systems.
General Atomics Gets $72M US Air Force Contract for 8 Reapers
General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a fixed-price incentive firm and firm-fixed-price $72,068,072 modification (01) to order 077 on the basic ordering agreement FA8620-10-G-3038.
Ducted Fan Quadcopter
Pasadena, California-based Polyhelo created the Nano Tornado quadcopter, but instead of open props it utilizes four ducted fans.
Flying with a FPV Racing Mini Quadcopter
The term mini drone, or mini quadcopter, is related to the size. The smaller frame of mini drones has helped their popularity. They have the ability to go through small spaces, fly through windows and gaps, and go around trees.
Four British Fighter Aircraft from WW1
Four British aircraft from World War One display at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, Victoria. Continue reading
First Weather Observing Mission for a NOAA UAS within the Continental United States
The NOAA Air Resources Laboratory’s Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division (ATDD) has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to fly its DJI S-1000 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) at the Knox County Radio Control Society’s model flying field near Knoxville, TN.
UK Military Aviation Authority – Introduction of RPAS Regulations
On 19 January 2015 the UK Military Aviation Authority (MAA) concluded a 15 month, end-to-end review of Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) regulations with the introduction of a bespoke Regulatory Framework. This marked a significant milestone for the MAA as it not only formalised RPAS regulation as distinct from manned aircraft but also streamlined the process by which RPAS are introduced into Defence.