This video was recently posted to YouTube, showing aerial images of Apple’s new “under construction” campus in Cupertino, California. It reveals the scale of the facility, which is truly massive. Continue reading
Ducted Fan Hexpuck – or Flying Saucer ?
The new Hexpuck UAS by Ashima Devices are launched by hand and recovered by hand. You just press the “come back” button on your touch screen pad and it comes back. “It’s not something like you set on the ground and it has little legs on it,” said Larry Lambert, Ashima co-founder and vice president. “It’s like a flying saucer.
Airbus Completes SatCom-controlled High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Zephyr 7 Test Flight
Airbus Defence and Space has announced that the Zephyr 7 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) has just completed its most demanding mission to date and thus set a new benchmark in persistent, year-round operations for this class of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The test consisted of over 11 days of non-stop flight, in winter weather conditions with a new primary payload, including flight controlled through satellite communications – three more benchmarks reached by Zephyr 7.
UAS Give RCMP ‘New Perspective’ on Crime Scenes
Disaster detectives can always use another set of eyes. Manitoba RCMP say they’re better served when they come from up above. So while one mayoral candidate trumpeted the benefits Unmanned Aerial Vehicles would have for Winnipeg police, Manitoba RCMP have been seeing the benefits of the so-called “drones” for the past two years. Continue reading
China Issues First Airworthiness Certificate for V750
China’s unmanned helicopter, the V750, will receive an airworthiness certificate from Civil Aviation Administration next month. It will be the first such certificate issued by the country to a UAS.
Australian Customs Seize $80k Worth of Unauthorised Exports
A magistrate’s court in Perth has prosecuted West Australian UAS manufacturer Cyber Technology for attempting to export thousands of dollars worth of sophisticated aircraft without approval.
Israel Shoots Down Syrian UAV
The Israeli air force (IAF) shot down a Syrian air force unmanned air vehicle (UAV) when it entered Israeli airspace on 31 August, according to local sources. Continue reading
Google Unveils Delivery UAS Project
Google[x], Google’s facility dedicated to advancing technology, finally announced Project Wing, a project set on developing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that can quickly transport and deliver goods across a city or into rural areas. Continue reading