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
Melbourne Fire Fighters Deploy UAS Programme
Melbourne’s Fire Department demonstrates its $30,000 quadcopters, equipped with high-definition cameras and thermal imaging, to help battle fires this summer. Continue reading
GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation Systems for UAS
UAS are especially sensitive to incremental weight and volume. As a result, autonomous platform operators may forego valuable sensing capabilities or compromise overall platform performance. LORD MicroStrain provides high-performance inertial sensing systems with minimal weight, size, and evaluation & integration barriers. Continue reading
Augusta Westland Subsidiary Showcases Solo Rotorcraft UAS/Optionally Piloted Helicopter
PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is showcasing the SW-4 Solo Rotorcraft Unmanned Air System/Optionally Piloted Helicopter (RUAS/OPH) at MSPO 2013 in Kielce, Poland, demonstrating the Company’s potential in the European aviation sector, where the remotely piloted and unmanned aircraft are becoming synonymous with state-of-the-art technology. Continue reading
Chinese Courier Service SFExpress Testing Parcel Delivery by OctaCopter
S.F. Express, one of the largest couriers in China, is testing delivering parcels with octacopters. It is reported that it is developed in house (in Chinese). See video below: Continue reading