The Accuracy of AI Fault Detection
Scopito has released an article explaining why AI fault detection models, such as those used by the company to derive insights from drone inspection data, may not be 100% accurate, and why this may...
View ArticleVTOL UAV Transports Blood Samples on Norway’s Longest Drone Flight
Vertical Technologies’ DeltaQuad Pro UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) has been used by medical transport drone operator Aviant to fly blood samples between two Norwegian hospitals that are over 120km...
View ArticleBlack Eagle UAS Upgraded for Military & Security Missions
Steadicopter has begun expanding the range of applications that can be undertaken by its Black Eagle family of helicopter UAS (unmanned aerial systems). These new use cases include homeland security,...
View ArticleFirebird UAS Demonstrates Operational Flexibility
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has performed a flight tour across various locations in the United States with its Firebird multi-sensor UAS (unmanned aerial system) in order to showcase the...
View Articleping200X Becomes World’s First FAA TSO-Certified Drone Transponder
uAvionix has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA for its flagship ping200X Mode S ADS-B OUT UAS (unmanned aerial systems) transponder. ping200X is the culmination of...
View ArticleElevonX Develops Long-Range Fixed-Wing Hybrid VTOL UAVs
ElevonX, a leading provider of professional hybrid fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and equipment, has partnered with Unmanned Systems Technology (“UST”)...
View ArticleCAMCOPTER UAS Performs Maritime Surveillance for Romanian Border Police
Schiebel’s Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS (unmanned aerial system) has been used by the Romanian Border Police to carry out maritime surveillance, under a service delivered by...
View ArticleUnderstanding the FAA’s New Drone Type Certification Process
Perkins Coie, a leading global law specializing in drone law, artificial intelligence (AI) legislation and intellectual property (IP) law concerning robotics and autonomous technologies, has released...
View ArticleYellowScan Selects New Canadian Distributor
YellowScan has entered into a new distribution agreement with Measur, who now distribute all of YellowScan’s UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) LiDAR solutions in Canada. Measur specializes in the resale...
View ArticleInsitu Advances UAV Fuel Cell Technology
Insitu has confirmed that it has achieved several successes in its mission to advance hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company has recently completed the first...
View ArticleTesting of Autonomous Passenger Transport Aircraft Begins
Urban air mobility (UAM) firm Wisk has begun a Transport Trial with its all-electric, self-flying air taxi under the New Zealand Government’s broader Airspace Integration Trial Programme (AITP). These...
View ArticleAnavia Develops Advanced Long-Range Unmanned Helicopters
Anavia, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), has partnered with Unmanned Systems Technology (“UST”) to demonstrate...
View ArticleDrone-Based Gas Detection System Uses Miniature Ultrasonic Anemometer
Anemoment has confirmed that its TriSonica Mini sonic anemometer has been incorporated into a new drone-based gas leak detection system. HoverGuard, developed by ABB, is designed to detect and map...
View ArticleNew Hybrid Power Unit for Heavy & Endurance Drones in Development
Aero Development Japan Co., Ltd. (ADJ) has conducted operational tests on a new combined hybrid power unit designed for heavy and long-distance drones. The hybrid power system combines a Halbach...
View ArticleTethered Drone Manufacturer Expands Internationally
Elistair has successfully raised €5M of funding in order to help accelerate the company’s international expansion. The French manufacturer of tethered drone systems conducts more than 40% of its...
View ArticleLightweight Drone Camera Stabilizing Gimbal Unveiled
Gremsy has unveiled its next-generation 3-axis camera stabilizer gimbal for professional UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) applications. The compact and lightweight Mio is designed for industrial and...
View ArticleStratospheric Unmanned Glider Tested with High-Altitude Balloon
HiDRON, an unmanned stratospheric glider jointly developed by UAVOS and Stratodynamics, has been successfully tested by launching the aircraft from a high-altitude balloon. The glider carried a...
View ArticleWhitepaper: Open-Architecture Counter-Drone Systems
Meteksan Defence has released a whitepaper outlining how the open system architecture used in the company’s counter-UAS (unmanned aerial system) solutions provides enhanced modularity, scalability and...
View ArticleAutomated Drone Fleet Solution Launched
Parrot has partnered with UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) technology provider High Lander to provide a new all-in-one professional automated drone fleet solution. The new product combines Parrot ANAFI...
View ArticlePuma 3 AE UAS Selected for NATO Defense Forces
AeroVironment has received four orders from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the company’s Puma 3 AE tactical UAS unmanned aerial systems) and initial spares packages. The orders are...
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