The Pix4D imaging system uses a small unmanned aircraft to acquire several hundred 2D photographs of a given geographical area. Those photos are then merged into one image, which users can explore in three dimensions on a computer screen.
Strategic Alliance for UAS Heavy-Fuel Engines
Ricardo, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Ricardo plc, has announced the formation of a strategic business alliance with XRD Inc. and NW UAV to design, develop and manufacture a family of heavy-fuel engine solutions for unmanned systems.
Z Microsystems Webinar: Advancements in Full Motion Video for Military UAS Surveillance Applications
Z Microsystems, a provider of field-ready computing systems, has announced that it is presenting the live webinar Advancements in Full Motion Video for Military UAS Surveillance Applications on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Continue reading
Academy of Model Aeronautics and National Model Aviation Museum Concerned About New FAA Regulations
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s plans to regulate unmanned aircraft systems are raising concerns at the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), which employs 57 people at its Muncie, Indiana Headquarters and draws thousands of visitors to the community each year.
Harfang Clocks Up 4,000 Operational Flight Hours in Afghanistan
US Army MUSIC Will Fuse Manned & Unmanned Systems
The Manned/Unmanned Systems Integration Capability (MUSIC) is an initiative designed to bring together both types of systems to interoperate and share a common operating picture among pilots, UAS operators and troops on the ground.
Skycam New Zealand Sells Kahu to University
The University of Queensland in New Zealand is Skycam UAV ‘s first international customer, purchasing two Kahu unmanned aircraft systems to conduct surveillance of mined land rehabilitation.
New Rugged Portable Command and Control System (PATS – Portable Area Target System) from Micro Systems
As unmanned aircraft play an increasingly important role in defence strategies and tactics, the demands on the electronic control systems in these vehicles include extreme portability, ruggedness and safety. Every component in these systems carries with it the weight of mission success or failure – all the way down to the switches.