Launched back in April by Switzerland-based Jan Hiersemenzel, Travel By Drone is a site that harnesses the power of YouTube and Google Maps to allow you to explore the planet via recorded drone footage.
Romania Opens Up Airspace to UAS
Romanian deputies adopted on Wednesday a law that allows unmanned aerial vehicles to operate in national airspace. The law passed with 311 votes “for” and no votes “against”. The project modifies ordinance 29/1997 regarding the Aerial Civil Code and it was initiated by PNL members George Scutaru, Ion Mocioalca, Mihai Weber and Corneliu Cozmanciuc in 2013. The law already passed through the Lower House of the Parliament.
Amazon Hires Lobbyists for UAS Programme
Online retailer Amazon has brought on a major K Street firm to lobby on its proposed UAS delivery programme. Amazon Prime Air has hired Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld to work on “federal advocacy with regard to testing and operation of [unmanned aerial vehicles] in the US,” according to a new lobbying registration.
Airbus to Team with Textron on French Tactical UAS
Airbus Group is in discussions to team with US firm Textron Systems for a forthcoming unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) requirement, Airbus revealed on 17 June.
French Flying Dune Buggy at Eurosatory
French start-up Vaylon hopes to sign up a business partner soon to help fund development and production of a flying dune buggy, an innovative vehicle going through flight trials with the French special operations forces, Chairman Jérôme Dauffy said.
ICAO to Sponsor First-Time Industry Showcase
In an unprecedented move, the United Nations’ aviation organisation will sponsor an industry showcase next spring at which manufacturers can demonstrate their wares to nations looking to upgrade their systems.
MQ-8B Fire Scout Gets Long-Range Radar
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy demonstrated a new multimode maritime surveillance radar on the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter that will drastically enhance long-range imaging and search capabilities for Navy commanders.
UAS Training Added to Basic Curriculum for Marine Officers
Unmanned aircraft systems are becoming so important to military operations that the Marine Corps is adding UAS training to its basic curriculum for new officers.