Two U.S. Navy scientists have invented a passive, onboard collision avoidance system for small drones by attaching miniature microphones to the tips of propellers. Continue reading
Xcel Energy to Transform Transmission Inspections with AI-Based Collaborative Intelligence
eSmart Systems, Xcel Energy and EDM International announce the first phase of a strategic initiative to deploy AI-based Collaborative Intelligence for 3,300 miles of Xcel’s transmission lines to dramatically improve inspection processes with the goals of improving asset information, reducing operational costs, decreasing failure rates, and extending asset life.
Abrupt End to MQ-9 Purchase Surprises General Atomics
A General Atomics official said the company is surprised by the Air Force’s plan to stop buying new MQ-9 Reapers in fiscal 2020, after expecting to gradually wind down the production line. Continue reading
Irish Aviation Authority Questions Dublin Food Drone Delivery Service
The Irish Aviation Authority says that Manna Aero may not get permission to launch a full food drone delivery service in Dublin, as it hopes to do. The regulatory view may pour some cold water on one of the biggest drone service launches in Europe this year. Continue reading
BlueBird Gets Order for 150+ VTOL UAS
BlueBird Aero Systems, a global developer and provider of superior micro, mini and small tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has received an order worth tens of millions of euros from a European customer for the delivery of more than 150 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS of various categories. Continue reading
SOARIZON Partners with CG labs
Soarizon has announced the first in a series of strong strategic partnerships with CG Labs, experts in the capture and processing of data. Continue reading
Sandia Labs to Work on 3-year Project to Address UAS Threats
Camron Kouhestani, left, flies an unmanned aircraft system while Jaclynn Stubbs, center, and Bryana Woo monitor a camera stream at Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia National Laboratories robotics experts are working on a way to intercept enemy unmanned aircraft systems mid-flight. They successfully tested their concept indoors with a swarm of four unmanned aircraft systems that flew in unison, each carrying one corner of a net. Continue reading
HUGE Gathering of P-51 Mustangs at AA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019
The “Year of the Fighter” at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 included a huge gathering of P-51 Mustangs. Continue reading