Skyward and FAA Test Cellular-Connected Drones
Skyward has partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to test cellular-connected drones that could unlock complex UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operations such as beyond visual line of...
View ArticlePenguin B Long-Endurance VTOL Drone Released
UAV Factory has announced the launch of the Penguin B VTOL, a long-endurance drone for commercial, military and academic applications that combines the large payload capacity, endurance, and power of...
View ArticleCase Study: Power Line Inspection with Drone LiDAR
CHC Navigation has released the following case study that details the use of its AlphaAir 450 UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) LiDAR scanner for the inspection of power lines. The AlphaAir 450 is a...
View ArticleAcecore Unveils New Professional Multirotor Drone
Acecore Technologies has introduced the Zoe Zetona, a new professional-grade UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) designed for commercial applications such as inspection, surveying and data collection. The...
View ArticleNew Parrot Drone Features 4G Link Between UAV & Operator
Parrot has announced ANAFI Ai, a professional UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) that according to the company is the first ever drone to use 4G as the main data link between the aircraft and the operator....
View ArticleTurbulence Detection Testing Performed on Stratospheric UAV
UAVOS, in conjunction with Stratodynamics, has successfully performed a series of stratospheric flights with its autonomous HiDRON unmanned glider. Supported by the NASA Flight Opportunities Program,...
View ArticleAI & Machine Learning to Enhance UAS Capabilities
UAV Factory has entered into an agreement with BigBear.ai to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to be integrated into UAV Factory’s unmanned systems and...
View ArticleIndustrial Mapping & Surveying Drone Line Unveiled
Microdrones has entered into an agreement to market GE’s line of industrial drones globally, providing surveying professionals with powerful new technology that will enable more efficient,...
View ArticleDrone Inspection Firm Receives First BVLOS Waiver in Chicago
Helios Visions, a provider of drone-based inspection services, has become the first company in Chicago to receive a Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration...
View ArticleCAMCOPTER S-100 UAS Provides Maritime Surveillance in Spain
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 helicopter UAS (unmanned aerial system) is being operated by Spanish maritime safety and rescue body SASEMAR for maritime surveillance missions, through a service provided...
View ArticleBlack Eagle Unmanned Helicopter Receives BVLOS Permit in Israel
Steadicopter’s family of Black Eagle helicopter UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) has received a permit to conduct BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations in Israel. The Black Eagle rotary UAVs...
View ArticleNew Ground Control Solution for Drones & Robotics
AeroVironment has introduced Crysalis, a next-generation ground control system (GCS) for the company’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their payloads. The new GCS has been designed to provide an...
View ArticleUnmanned Aerial Search Using AI, Deep Learning & Computer Vision
Sentient Vision Systems is an artificial intelligence (AI) company that uses advanced software to enhance the performance of sensors and mission systems. ViDAR (for Visual Detection and Ranging) can...
View ArticleSwissDrones SDO 50 V2 Unmanned Helicopter Launches in Asia-Pacific Region
SwissDrones has launched the SDO 50 V2 multipurpose Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) helicopter UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) in the Asia-Pacific region. The SDO 50 V2 can be operated BVLOS...
View ArticleLight Tactical Handheld GCS Released
Auterion GS has introduced Skynav LT a light tactical and scalable controller for unmanned systems. Government-ready and NDAA compliant, the small and light-weight handheld ground controller controls...
View ArticleNew Overspin Test Rig for UAV Propellers Operational
Mejzlik Propellers has taken delivery of a new custom made test rig – the BFG-1. The 110 kW overspin test rig is able to spin propellers up to 2.9m in diameter at speeds between 500-9000 rotations per...
View ArticleSchiebel Teams with Thales to Provide Unmanned Eye in the Sky
Schiebel has collaborated with Thales in order to provide a persistent, assured and integrated ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) asset to find, fix, track and...
View ArticleMQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Completed for the Netherlands
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has completed the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). Designed to...
View ArticleSuccessful Test Fight of Skyborg Autonomy Core System
The U.S. Air Force and the Skyborg team conducted a two hour and thirty minute flight test of the Skyborg Autonomy Core System (ACS) aboard a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger tactical unmanned vehicle...
View ArticleNew Prototype Long Range UAS Completes First Flight
Thales has successfully completed the first flight of a half-scale prototype of its UAS 100 long-range Unmanned Air System (UAS). The UAS 100 has been designed to help meet demand for more...
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