This video describes the 6th Mission of the International Aerial Robotics Competition which began in 2010. The 6th Mission involves the use of micro air vehicles ( MAV ) to find and steal a zip drive containing sensitive information, and replace it with an identical drive before leaving the building undetected. All of this must be done fully autonomously. A $20,000 prize will be awarded during 2011 if any team can demonstrate this aerial robotic behaviour in under 10 minutes.
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ABC Interview with AeroVironment’s Steve Gitlin
ABC News just posted this interview with Steve Gitlin, Director of Marketing Strategy with AeroVironment. In it he delivers a smooth and clear explanation of the use of the company’s unmanned systems and the advantages that they bring to ground forces.
Canada Deploys ScanEagles in Arctic Air Disaster Exercise
Canada is deploying unmanned surveillance aircraft to the High Arctic for the first time, as part of the largest military exercise ever in the Far North.
Israel Deploys UAS to Protect Oil and Gas Fields from Hezbollah
The Israel Air Force has begun using unmanned aircraft to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Israeli gas fields in the Mediterranean out of fear that they will be targeted by Hezbollah.
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AeroVironment Files Patent Application for Hydrogen Powerplant and Related Control System
AeroVironment Inc filed a patent application for “A hydrogen fueled power-plant including an internal combustion engine that drives a motor-generator, and has a two-stage turbocharger, for an aircraft.”
US Navy Fire Scouts Exceed Expectations in Libya
A detachment of MQ-8B Fire Scouts completed a second deployment for the system August 3, returning to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., after seven months on the frigate Halyburton, where the unmanned helicopters tracked pirates and provided surveillance over Libya.
Ex-RAF Pilot Flies UAS Missions for Wildlife and Landscape Protection
A former RAF pilot based in Northumberland is now using unmanned aircraft technology to safeguard, enhance and protect landscapes and wildlife in North East England.