DARPA is launching a programme called Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System to mature technologies that enable higher levels of cockpit automation to help reduce pilot workload, augment mission performance, and improve safety.
UAS Inspect Energy Sites in California
Skycatch, a year-old start-up based in San Francisco that has raised $3.2 million from Google and other investors, builds UAS for the energy industry. The company has already signed deals to test its technology with the construction giants Bechtel and DPR; First Solar, a developer of photovoltaic power plants; and SolarCity, a solar panel installer. Continue reading
A Symphony for Flying Robots
KMel Robotics presents a team of flying robots that have taken up new instruments to play a fresh take on familiar themes. Continue reading
FAA Announces First UAS Test Site Operational
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday that the first of six test sites chosen to perform unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research is operational more than two-and-a-half months ahead of the deadline specified for the programme by Congress. Continue reading
UAS Can Help Parched California Farms Save Water
Farmers represent a growing share of the market for UAS, and in California, some farmers are looking at the technology as a way to save water during the drought. Continue reading
SkyBarge Wins Regional American Society of Mechanical Engineers Competition.
SkyBarge, created by a group of nine engineering majors at Cal Poly, won a regional American Society of Mechanical Engineers competition. held on April 5th. Cal Poly hosted the contest, which is held annually at various campuses. Continue reading
Aero Surveillance Partners with Aero Composites
Aero Surveillance has announced a new partnership with Aero Composites Innovations (ACInnov) to focus on advanced Small and Medium Tactical fixed wing surveillance solutions. Continue reading
Arcturus UAV JUMP Fixed Wing VTOL UAS
Arcturus UAV has unveiled JUMP, a vertical takeoff and landing system for their T-20 and T-16 fixed wing UAVs. Booms fitted with vertical lift motors and rotors are mounted to each wing to provide vertical lift for takeoff and landing. Vertical lift motors are shut off for winged flight and propellers are feathered longitudinally for minimum drag. Continue reading