More than 350 professionals associated with the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry gathered at the seventh annual Red River Valley Research Corridor UAS Action Summit to learn about current and trending UAS technologies, practices, platforms and issues facing this rapidly growing industry. Continue reading
YO! Burgers Delivered by QuadCopter in London
Restaurant chain YO! Sushi has claimed it is trialling a flying tray gadget to speed up the delivery of food to its customers’ tables. The Japanese firm says its waiters can now whizz the bizarre iPad-controlled iTray over tables and between chairs at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour, or six times faster than they usually walk. Continue reading
U.S. Geological Survey Plans Deer Counting Mission North of Las Vegas
The U.S. Geological Survey started using unmanned aircraft for wildlife and land management work about two years ago. Its first Nevada mission, planned for August or September, involves counting sheep and deer within the Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas. Continue reading
Survey on RPAS Operations
Within the context of its Global Access Initiative, UVS International is organizing this survey on currently ongoing civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operations. Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Sees Opportunity for Unmanned Engine Growth
The increase in military and civilian use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in recent years has lead to an increase in the need for components that power these platforms, and Rolls-Royce has had success in the past, and seems ready for the projected multi-billion growth of the unmanned market over the next decade as the U.S. and other nations prepare to integrate UAS into civilian airspace. Continue reading
Georgia Tech Studies UAS for Monitoring Highway Traffic
Researchers at Georgia Tech are studying the potential use of UAS to monitor I-285 and other congested highways for backups or help with accident investigations to clear roads faster. Continue reading
Testing Unmanned Helicopters for Pesticide Spraying in California
To some, the sight of a small helicopter hovering a few feet over a Napa Valley vineyard may be just a curiosity. To others its the future of California farming. One of those is Ken Giles, professor of agricultural engineering at UC Davis. Continue reading
Halberd Low Cost UAS Go Online
Halberd Corporation has announced that it is plannning entry into the online consumer market and is now offering a low cost unmanned aircraft system for the general public. These will be sold online through eBay, RC Universe as well as other online retailers. Continue reading