Avionics Services is entering the Brazilian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) arena, and is planning to produce Medium Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV, the “Caçador”.
Drone World Expo Offers Complimentary Conference Passes to Qualified End-Users
JD Events, producers of Drone World Expo (DWE),is offering the qualified professional end-user community complimentary full conference pass registration. Drone World Expo is scheduled for November 17-18, 2015, at the San Jose, CA Convention Center.
Swiss Army Wants Mini-UAS
The Swiss army is exploring the possibility of acquiring mini-drones for the infantry by 2020. A budget of CHF8 million has been set aside. Continue reading
SpyLite Claims New Range Record
A SpyLite mini unmanned air vehicle with a launch weight of 9kg (19.8lb) has achieved a communication range of 65nm(120km), which its manufacturer claims is a new world record for this category of system.
Amazon Tests Drone Delivery in Canada
Amazon has picked Canada as one of its testing grounds for the drones that the online retail giant hopes to one day use to deliver packages to customers within 30 minutes of receiving an order, the company confirmed on Monday.
T-Mobile Trains Own Pilot to Inspect Cell Towers
Telecom provider T-Mobile will now use Aerialtronics Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as it becomes the first European provider to use drones to inspect 5,000 antennas in Holland. Aerialtronics will also provide the training as T-Mobile becomes unique in the telecoms world by using its own pilot. It is further confirmation that T-Mobile will make structural use of drones in its operations. Continue reading
Amazon Hires Air Line Pilots Association Executive
In the latest sign of the importance of its drone program, Amazon.com Inc. has hired the former number-two executive at the Air Line Pilots Association to help with the project. Continue reading
Singapore Air Force Hermes 450 Ready for Action
After eight years, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has declared its first advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) fully operational. UAVs are typically used to gather real-time intelligence without compromising the safety of servicemen.