A 19-year-old model helicopter enthusiast was killed Thursday when a toy helicopter he was flying struck him in the head, a law-enforcement official said. Continue reading
MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System First Flight Music Video
Northrop Grumman just posted this music video of the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System first flight. Continue reading
San Francisco’s Mission District Viewed by Phantom/GoPro Hero
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Here’s a few scenes from above San Francisco’s Mission District. Shot by video producer Eddie Codel using a GoPro Hero 3 mounted on a DJI Phantom quadcopter with an Arris CM2000 brushless motor gimbal. Continue reading
Hobby Grade Unmanned Aircraft to Fly in Space
Team Legit is determined to be the first to fly a plane back to its “origin” point from space! Johnny and his team have been working on this project for a year preparing for this epic project. Continue reading
Yukon Prospector Searches for Gold with UAS
A gold prospector from Yukon is using unmanned aircraft and other technologies to survey huge stretches of land for mineral deposits, and leaving less of an environmental footprint in the process. Continue reading
Aurora Centaur Completes First Arctic Science Campaign
Aurora Flight Sciences announced that its Centaur aircraft has completed a month-long science campaign led by Harvard University and the NOAA Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division. Continue reading
UVS International Announces Study Group on RPAS-related Responsibility, Liability & Insurance
It is anticipated that the quantity of RPAS operators and civil RPAS operations will increase substantially in the short to medium term. Continue reading
Satellite Images Reveal Iran UAS Base Extensions
The unmanned aircraft system (UAS) base on the Iranian island of Qeshm has undergone significant development in recent years, as revealed by DigitalGlobe satellite imagery. Continue reading