The US Coast Guard has completed the second of three planned shipboard demonstrations of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capabilities aboard Coast Guard Cutter ‘Bertholf’ .
Japan Considers UAS to Boost Surveillance in East Asia
The Japanese government will consider purchasing unmanned surveillance aircraft, similar to the U.S. military’s Global Hawk, to enhance its high-altitude surveillance capabilities and better respond to the changing security environment in East Asia, according to a draft outline of the Defence Ministry’s interim report. Continue reading
Mississippi State University Signs Agreement with US Army on Unmanned Aircraft Research
Mississippi State University is opening a new chapter in its research of unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
American States with UAS Legislation
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also commonly called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have many applications for law enforcement, land surveillance, wildlife tracking, search and rescue operations, disaster response, border patrol and photography among others.
JLENS Tested in Real-World Scenarios
The U.S. Army completed Early User Testing (EUT) of the Raytheon Company developed JLENS. During the six-week-long EUT, soldiers tested JLENS’ ability to operate in a number of complex scenarios that replicated an operational environment.
South African National Defence Force UAS Patrol Borders
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is increasingly using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as part of measures to keep the border under surveillance.
Dronestagram Social Network Site for Sharing for Aerial Pictures
Dronestagram is a social network for UAS owners to share their aerial photos of cityscapes, countrysides, and sporting events. Drone owners can post their aerial photos and others can browse the shared images at Dronestagram.
How UAS Will Revolutionise Farming
3D Robotics CEO Chris Anderson talks about how UAS could allow farmers to get precise detailed data on the status their crops. Continue reading