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A freshly laundered shirt, covered in plastic, flaps in the wind as it takes flight from in front of Manayunk Cleaners in Philadelphia. Continue reading
Australian UAS Manufacturer Offers Free CASA-Approved Operator Training Corses
Cyber Technology is offering free CASA approved CyberQuad MAXI type training courses for all new CyberQuad MAXI orders placed in July. Cyber Technology was originally issued its UAV Operator’s Certificate (OC) by CASA in December 2011 – the first multi-UAV OC in Australia.
Researchers Use Kinect to AutoPilot Roaches
North Carolina State University researchers are using video game technology to remotely control cockroaches on autopilot, with a computer steering the cockroach through a controlled environment. Continue reading
First Arrested Landing of a Tailless Unmanned Aircraft Aboard an Aircraft Carrier
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy have completed the first arrested landing of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) carrier demonstration aircraft on the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Continue reading
Switzerland’s Unmanned Systems Acquires Swiss UAV
Swiss-based Unmanned Systems AG, the parent company of Unmanned Systems Group, and Swiss UAV AG have agreed on an immediate merger whereby UMS will acquire a qualified majority of SUAV, effectively taking control of the company. Continue reading
Saab Signs Contract for Skeldar UAS for Maritime Operations
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract to deploy the Skeldar Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for maritime operations. Continue reading
DJI to Introduce Direct Drive Brushless Gimbal for GoPro
The soon to be released GoPro Zenmuse gimbal for the Phantom will bring fully stabilized aerial video to the average person for the first time in history. Continue reading
Domestic Indian UAS for Anti-Terrorist Operations
India’s defence research agency (DRDO) has developed an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) specifically for anti-terrorist and counter insurgency operations. Continue reading