Northrop Grumman Corporation‘s Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the US Army since 1996, recently surpassed 100,000 combat flight hours in service. Continue reading
Aeryon Labs Introduces Map Edition Bundles
Aeryon Labs has introduced Map Edition bundles for Aeryon small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This new bundled option, available for both the Aeryon Scout and Aeryon SkyRanger, is designed for any application that requires survey-grade accuracy orthomosaics, Digital Surface Models (DSMs) and point clouds from aerial or oblique imagery – and seamless integration with GIS, CAD, and traditional photogrammetry software. Continue reading
FLIR Brings UAS Sensor Technology to Smartphones
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced two new products at CES designed to put thermal imaging into the hands of consumers. The first is a new, consumer-level infrared thermal camera sensor, while the second is a slide-on attachment for Apple iPhone 5 or 5s smartphones that makes use of said sensor. Both could be used to locate lost pets in the dark, look for energy leaking from your house, or to watch for wildlife. Continue reading
Video Tour of Academy of Model Aeronautics Exhibition
Johnny from Nitroplanes takes us on a quick tour of the Academy of Model Aeronautics recent AMAEXPO 2014 which took place on Januray 10-12 at the Ontario Convention Center in California. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk Boasts Best Safety Record Designation
Northrop Grumman Corporation‘s Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) has been designated as the platform with the best safety record in the U.S. Air Force in 2013. Continue reading
Airborne Photogrammetry from Small UAS to Enable Faster Traffic Incident Clearance
Unmanned Experts LLC has entered into a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to investigate the utility of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) at vehicle crash scenes. Continue reading
Birdwatchers Concerned About Amateur UAS Operators Harassing Wild Birds
The initial reaction to UAS footage shot in their park from Park Rangers Mississippi National River and Recreation Area a was, “Oh cool, we should have this for programmes and surveys.” Continue reading
Flying Robot Dance – Video
KMel Robotics and Yuneec International announce their collaboration on a family of aerial photography aircraft with this video, unveiled at CES 2014. Continue reading