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Lead author Melanie Anderson, a doctoral student of mechanical engineering, holds the Smellicopter
One huge advantage of drones is that these little robots can go places where people can’t, including areas that might be too dangerous, such as unstable structures after a natural disaster or a region with unexploded devices. Continue reading
Front (from L-R): Kamarul A Muhamed (Aerodyne Group Founder and Group CEO), Julian Neo (Managing Director, DHL Express Malaysia) & Brunei
Back (from L-R) Azita Azizan (Aerodyne Group, Executive Director), Amir Zakwan (Aerodyne Group, Chief Strategy Officer), Zulhusni Mokhti (Aerodyne Group, SVP Solutions & Business Development), Derek Tully (DHL Express, VP Operations)
DHL Express has inked a joint agreement with Aerodyne Group in Malaysia to assess the commercial viability of drone technology and develop business models for its use in life sciences and maritime supply chains. Continue reading
Boeing and the U.S. Navy have for the first time flown the MQ-25 T1 test asset with an aerial refuelling store (ARS), a significant milestone informing development of the unmanned aerial refueller. Continue reading
A pioneering drone delivery flight has paved the way for a new lifeline connection with the idyllic yet remote Isles of Scilly and opened up the prospect of drone operations between airports across the UK. Continue reading
Europe’s joint project to produce a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted air system (MALE RPAS) is on track for contract signature early next year, having recently cleared two key milestones. Continue reading
Police in Las Vegas are searching for a suspect after it was reported last month that the drone crashed into Allegiant Stadium. The incident happened on the afternoon of November 21st. Continue reading
Blue Sky Rescue, a volunteer group that conducts search and rescue and other emergency work, has teamed up with villagers in Zhong county near the city of Chongqing in central China. A drone was fitted with flamethrower in a campaign to eradicate more than 100 wasp nests. Continue reading
A Skyborg conceptual design for a low cost attritable Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV)
The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded contracts to three companies to produce missionized unmanned aerial vehicle prototypes with the ability to fly in experimentation events while teaming with manned aircraft. Continue reading