A startup in London is focusing on running simple errands between two people. Say you’re locked out of your apartment and need to get a key from your significant other. Instead of spending an hour on the train or fighting traffic to pick up the key, you can dial up a drone on your smartphone and send it across town. Continue reading
US Marines in Market for Reaper-sized UAS
The US Marine Corps, which has largely relied on small tactical and hand-launched unmanned air systems, announced recently it is in the market for a larger, long-endurance type.
DJI’s New $2,800 Inspire 1 Transforming Drone
DJI is the leader in drones and the company just introduced a radical new model. The Inspire 1 builds upon the success of the Phantom and integrates some of the magic found in the firm’s professional-level drones, including the ability to stream 1080p video up to a mile away. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Gets $306M US Air Force Global Hawk Service Contract
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $306 million contract to continue logistics and sustainment services on the high altitude, long endurance (HALE) RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted autonomous unmanned aircraft intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system.
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina that owes its continued existence to the need for aerial firefighting aircraft, C-FNJF flew in this role for many years, not only in various Canadian Provinces but also in the South of France. Continue reading
Tanzania to Deploy French UAS in Anti-poaching War
The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) says it is looking to deploy the French-made Delair Tech DT-18 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to carry out surveillance operations over key national reserves to protect critically endangered elephant and rhinos from poachers. Continue reading
Drone in Florida Near Miss was a Model F-4
The FAA is still investigating the incident involving a drone and a US Airways jet over Florida in spring. But the newly released record offers a reminder that not everyone agrees on what is meant by the word “drone,” a term that can encompass anything from a toy quadcopter to a military weapon — complicating the debate about whether, and how, federal authorities should regulate their use in the civilian skies. Continue reading
QuadCopters Protect Burgundy Wines
France’s Burgundy will soon begin scanning their crops for disease through the use of drones provided by aircraft giant Airbus through manufacturer Novadem. The bird’s-eye view monitoring system is named DAMAV and is planned to last 36 months. Continue reading