A prototype of the massive solar-powered drone Google Inc. plans to build as a platform for delivering Internet service from the sky was destroyed in a crash at a New Mexico test site. Continue reading
New York-Bound Passenger Jet Reports Near-Miss
A commercial airliner narrowly missed colliding midair with a drone at 2,700 feet as it neared New York’s LaGuardia Airport Friday morning, just hours after a string of incidents involving lasers pointed at planes, according to federal officials. Continue reading
GoPro to Launch Virtual Reality Option
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