Mexico has published rules governing the use of UAS, allowing people to operate the smallest drones in daylight without a permit but with safety rules. Continue reading
Stalker eXtended Endurance (XE) – Video
Lockheed Martin just released this loud rock video promotional video clip of the Stalker XE – an eight hour, flexible platform that provides high-quality video and has a digital architecture that allows for rapid integration of third party payloads using plug-and-play technology. Continue reading
Jamaican UAS Patrol to Stop Illegal Fishing
The endangered coral reefs around Jamaica are getting some new protection from eyes in the sky: unmanned aerial vehicles that will monitor the island’s marine territories for illegal fishing.
3D Printed UAV from Singapore
O’Qualia Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based unmanned aerial systems manufacturer brings to the security market a new fixed-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) fully manufactured by Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) which is a technique used for 3D printing.
New UAS Targets 100+ Hour Endurance Flight
The Gooney Bird long-range drone has been unveiled. The 13-foot-span vehicle was created to set new range and endurance records for sub-55-pound model aircraft and UAVs. The craft is currently under preparations for a summer 2015 record-breaking 100+ hour endurance flight of more than 5,000 nautical miles.
Sierra Nevada Corporation Acquires Kutta Technologies
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has announced the successful acquisition of its newest wholly-owned subsidiary, Kutta Technologies, Inc. (Kutta) located in Phoenix, Arizona. Kutta has specialized capabilities in command/control (C2), manned-unmanned teaming, visualization and airspace management/deconfliction for unmanned technologies. Continue reading
Mariner 600 UAV-ROV Crossover
Search Systems Ltd., a UAV manufacturer in the United Kingdom has developed a UAV-ROV crossover. The Mariner 600 is an unmanned multi-copter with aquatic landing capability and interchangeable aerial and marine camera views. Continue reading
UAVs to Combat Illegal Palm Oil in Malayasia
Cargill Inc., in an April update to its palm oil sustainability report, notes it is prepared to launch UAVs in Malaysia, the world’s second-biggest grower of oil palms. “Our project with unmanned aerial vehicles is moving into the operational phase. A Cargill team is set to start flight training in Malaysia. They will soon graduate as certified UAV pilots.