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Predator's View of Border Patrol
A look at the use of the Predator B unmanned aircraft by Customs and Border Protection for surveillance on the U.S. Border with Mexico. Video Produced by David Wallace - David Wallace/The Republic
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Commercial
Flytrex Sky Personal Delivery Drone
The Flytrex Sky is a high-end commercial drone which comes complete with a 'loading bay' for small items such as drinks or light packages. But more importantly it also has 3G connectivity, and is designed to work with a cloud-based backend that makes delivering parcels possible,
Let's Fly Wisely
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will deliver pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies during research flights at a free medical clinic in Wise, Va., on July 17. At an event called "Let's Fly Wisely," NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., and Flirtey Inc., an Australian
Accidents
UAS Accidents Rise in Netherlands
The Dutch Transport Ministry inspectors received 27 reports of accidents involving small unmanned aircraft, or drones, last year, according to a new report. In 2013 there were 15 accidents and in 2012 just eight, the ministry says. Most of the incidents were reported by manned aircraft and professional drone users.
Crowd-Funded Drones for Ukraine
The war in Eastern Ukraine features crowd-funded robots. Labeled the “People’s Project,” a website is collecting donations for people to buy Ukraine’s government weapons for war. In March, they were raising money for a remotely controlled tank and gun turret, which is now 84 percent funded. Now,
Thales Maintains Strong Presence in European Unmanned Market
Thales, by its own admission, is not an aircraft manufacturer, but as far as unmanned air vehicles are concerned, it is involved in a number of significant programmes throughout Europe. It is the prime on the WK450 Watchkeeper UAV for the British Army – a system derived from Elbit Systems’ Hermes
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NanoFalcon DigiCam Drone
The NanoFalcon DigiCam is a helicopter-style drone with counter-rotating blades built around a camera. That makes it smaller than your palm. It comes with a full-size controller, powered by 4 AA batteries. To recharge the drone, you slide it into the controller, which is a nifty design.
UAS to Protect Dominican Republic’s National Parks
Modern drones will watch over Dominican Republic’s national parks and protected areas, as the result of a donation from the company Petro Caribe, the Environment Ministry revealed. The ‘Syn-drone,’ which features digital high-resolution panoramic view and can climb to an altitude of more than two kilometers (around
Drone Racing
Drone Racing in New Zealand
It's the coolest sport you've never heard of, and now drone racing is exploding across New Zealand. Two leagues have kicked off since January, with the first national championship already underway, and a trans-Tasman battle planned for later in the year. The sport, which involves
Testing
Urban Aeronautics Prepares for AirMule Free Flights
Urban Aeronautics is continuing flight tests on its AirMule UAV prototype in preparation for free flights, which are scheduled to take place in the third quarter. Preparations include the installation of a radar altimeter and flight termination system (FTS), as required by the Civil Aviation Administration of Israel (CAAI). In
Fly4Me Launches ‘Uber for drones’
Cambridge-based Fly4Me hosts a website that connects drone pilots with customers who want surveys, maps, building inspections, and other tasks suited to a drone’s unique perspective. The startup officially opened for business last week, following approval from the Federal Aviation Administration this spring. The commercial use of drone
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Drones to Map for Fire Strategy
Scientists have deployed drones over western Idaho to map a little-known landscape as part of an effort to reduce wildfire risks and protect sage grouse and other wildlife across the West. They say they have to learn more about what grows in the region so that when charred areas