Perceptual Robotics has announced that it has signed a major contract with energy giant Enel to process future inspections blade data from across its whole fleet of wind turbines. Continue reading
Drone Fishing Ban Questioned by Maui, Neighbor Isle Fishers
A bill that would ban drone fishing in Hawaiʻi is moving ahead, but some local fishers said more regulation won’t net the desired outcome. Continue reading
UK CAA Consults on Extension to Legacy and Transitional UAS Provisions in the Open Category
The UK CAA is consulting on a proposed extension to the Legacy and Transitional category UAS provisions in the Open category and would like your opinion. Continue reading
German Air Mobility Initiative Aims to Develop Urban Air Mobility
To advance the development of regional and Urban Air Mobility, leading companies, universities, and research institutions as well as municipalities and organizations are joining forces to form the Air Mobility Initiative (AMI). Continue reading
Australian Navy Selects Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 for MUAS Programme
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has selected Schiebel‘s S-100 Camcopter for an initial phase of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) programme to acquire a maritime unmanned aircraft system (MUAS), a ministerial spokesperson confirmed to Janes on 3 May. Continue reading
Study: All Dutch Growers to Use Spraying Drones
In the long term, every fruit and vegetable grower in the Netherlands will be using a drone to spray crops. That is the conclusion of a study by SEO Economic Research into the potential of drones in horticulture and arable farming. Continue reading
Switzerland Receives First Hermes 900 Ahead of Flight Trials
Switzerland has received from Israel the first two of six Elbit Systems Hermes 900 Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were ordered under the Reconnaissance Drone System 15 (ADS 15) requirement. Continue reading
Arctic Horizons Develops Nacelle Tilt-Rotor Technology for Tactical UAVs
Arctic Horizons Inc., a defense company specializing in the tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market, has announced its Fundable campaign to attract and raise funds from accredited investors. Continue reading