As part of a public/private partnership with Minnesota-based Sentera LLC, the Riverside County, Calif., Sheriff’s Department has begun its evaluation program for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which the department hopes to use to augment search-and-rescue (SAR) operations in the future. [Read More]
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SoCal Sheriff’s Department Testing out Drone Over the Next Year
A Hermes 450 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) recently took flight to help North Dakota State University (NDSU) with an agricultural research project that tests out large versus small UAS for crop and livestock production. The project will use the Hermes [Read More]
NYC Drone Company Enters JV with Brazilian Unmanned Systems Provider
Drone USA Inc., a developer and manufacturer of low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies, has entered into a joint venture agreement with BRVANT Technologic Solutions, a Brazilian developer and manufacturer of unmanned systems, embedded systems, and simulators for [Read More]
FAA Brings in British Companies’ Counter-UAV System
As part of its Pathfinder Program, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detect-track-disrupt-defeat system from a trio of British companies for evaluation at U.S. airports. The Anti-UAV Defence System (AUDS) was developed by Blighter [Read More]
Start-Up Adds New Spin to a Drone’s Motor – Literally
By redesigning a standard electric motor, CR Flight is looking to boost an unmanned system’s flight performance across several key areas.
Want to See a Drone Collect Whale ‘Snot’ Samples?
Drone company DJI has released a new video showing how Ocean Alliance has improved its study of whales by flying drones directly into the spray of fluid they exhale when they surface – a mission called “Snotbot.” The new video, [Read More]
SkyPixel Launches 360-Degree Panorama Contest for Drone Users
SkyPixel, an aerial photography community run in cooperation with drone company DJI, has launched the 360-degree Panorama Contest. The contest is seeking 360-degree panoramas, which allow viewers to immerse themselves in the world of the photographer and can also be [Read More]
Cyberhawk Innovations, a Scotland-based provider of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspections, has signed a partnership agreement with Norwegian UAV operator Nordic Unmanned. Cyberhawk, which recently entered the U.S. market, says this latest deal will help bolster its international presence. According [Read More]
Middle Schoolers Get Hands-On UAS Experience in Reno
Through a partnership with Aerospace Learning Xperience (ALEX), Reno, Nev.-based unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) company Drone America recently hosted an aerospace day for a sixth grade class from St. Albert the Great Elementary School at ALEX’s facility in Stead, Nev. [Read More]
Albuquerque, N.M.-based Silent Falcon UAS Technologies says its solar-electric Silent Falcon unmanned aircraft system (UAS) recently performed inspection and monitoring in northwestern New Mexico for an international oil and gas company. The demonstration flights were conducted over two days under [Read More]
DJI is partnering with Shapeways, a New York City-based 3D-printing company, to challenge designers to create 3D-printed accessories for drones to improve search and rescue (SAR). According to the companies, the challenge is to make the DJI Phantom 4 the [Read More]
UAVSA’s December Event Takes on ‘Drone Business Today’ Theme
The Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle Systems Association (UAVSA) and E.J. Krause & Associates (EJK) recently announced the conference theme for the third annual International Drone Expo and Business Conference, taking place Dec. 9-10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year’s [Read More]
Munich Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurers, has partnered with PrecisionHawk to enhance insurance assessments by providing faster response times and increased reporting accuracy in the aftermath of a natural disaster. PrecisionHawk’s service team uses a fleet of drones, [Read More]
After successfully leading the multiyear effort to land the designation for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Center of Excellence (COE) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), USAF Maj. Gen. (Ret.) James Poss is departing from Mississippi State University (MSU) on July [Read More]
There’s a New Quadcopter in Town: The Mi Drone
China-based Xiaomi, which believes “high-quality technology doesn’t need to cost a fortune,” will be retailing its new drone for roughly $381 or $457.
Earlier this month, Cincinnati-based aviation services company ARGUS International Inc. (ARGUS) completed its acquisition of the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) of Orlando, Fla. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. At the beginning of March, ARGUS first announced its [Read More]
Science Channel Premieres ‘DRONED’ Series This Summer
This summer, Science Channel, a division of Discovery Communications Inc., is premiering a series called “DRONED,” which will explore the impact of consumer drones for various applications. The series, which is shot on location in countries including the Bahamas, Mexico, [Read More]
Texas Aircraft Manufacturer Enters Agriculture UAS Industry
Olney, Texas-based aircraft manufacturer Air Tractor Inc. has expanded into the field of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with its recent acquisition of Hangar 78 UAV, which offers its flagship Yield Defender UAS for agriculture. Air Tractor says the acquisition will [Read More]
The Know Before You Fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) safety campaign has announced 35 new supporters, including Virginia Tech, home of one of the six Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS test sites. Know Before You Fly was launched in December [Read More]
Austin, Texas-based HUVRdata and Grand Forks, N.D.-based EdgeData are collaborating on drone-based aerial inspection services for the wind power industry. The partnership will leverage HUVRdata’s data-capture capabilities and cloud-based services and EdgeData’s BladeEdge analytics software for automated blade-condition assessment. The [Read More]
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