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Goodyear FG-1D Corsair Display
Here's a wide screen re-edit of the Old Stick and Rudder's FG-1D Corsair at the Classic Fighters Marlborough Airshow. Source: YouTube
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Regulations
FAA Expands Drone Detection Pathfinder Initiative
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding the part of its Pathfinder Program that focuses on detecting and identifying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying too close to airports. The FAA has signed Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRDAs) with Gryphon Sensors, Liteye Systems Inc. and Sensofusion. The FAA will evaluate
C-UAS
DYI Wi-Fi Drone Disabler with Raspberry Pi
A new Raspberry Pi powered wireless drone disabler system has been created and showcased this week over on MAKE. The handy drone disabling system is fitted with a directional antenna constructed from a can and uses two scripts that are ready to use, allowing you to start taking out those
Construction
Caterpillar Believes in Drones for Construction
Heavy machinery giant Caterpillar expects aerial surveillance technology in tandem with data analytics to drive dramatic gains in efficiency and productivity on construction sites.
Data Links & Communications
DARPA Wants More Flexible RF System for sUAS
Today’s radio-frequency (RF) systems for radar, electronic warfare (EW) and communications use separate, dedicated hardware, software and antennas, making it difficult to fit all three functions on smaller platforms such as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) because of the space and power required. Darpa is launching a program to
Long-Eared Bats Flight Technique Can Help Drones
Drone designers may take a cue from bats and how they fly slowly to improve aerodynamic controls of their technology, says a new study. Over the past few years, there has been a growing interest in drones and what they can do. While these unmanned aircraft were used heavily for
Testing
DHL's Successful Three-Month Parcelcopter Tests
DHL Parcel has successfully concluded a three-month test of its third Parcelcopter generation. The trial run, part of a larger research and innovation project, was conducted between January and March 2016 in the Bavarian community of Reit im Winkl. It represents the first time worldwide that a parcel service
Events
Drone World Expo Announces Strategic Partnerships
Drone World Expo has announced that 500+ people have already registered for the event in San Jose, November 15-16, 2016. They've also announced new and renewed strategic partnerships with several organizations, solidifying its place as the gathering place for all stakeholders and end users of UAS technology.
Military
Royal Navy Unmanned Warrior Demonstration Coordinates 50 Vehicles, Sensors and Systems
QinetiQ is to demonstrate the integration of unmanned systems into Royal Navy operations, under a £1m contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Under the contract with the Mine countermeasures and Hydrographic Capability (MHC) team in the MOD’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), QinetiQ will provide
Regulations
Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Bans Drones
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has banned people from operating “Unmanned Air Systems”, or drones, in Qatar’s airspace without its permission. In an advertisement published in the newspapers yesterday, the CAA noted that Law Number 11 of 2002 prohibits unauthorised use of “automated or Remotely Piloted Air Vehicles
Data Links & Communications
Harris ADS-B Extend Supplements ADS-B Network
Harris Corporation has introduced a comprehensive solution to increase the safety of drones and other commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying at low altitudes in the U.S. Harris’ ADS-B Xtend service provides critical surveillance information to help UAS operators and airspace managers to increase safety of their operations
Commercial
Drones to Hunt Stolen Cars in Mexico City
[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://storage.ghost.io/c/9d/46/9d4667bf-7123-4804-9463-9d00a9204108/content/media/2026/01/lo-jack---dronix-drone-solutions-dronix-drone-solutions-facebook_mp4-2.mp4"][/video] A Mexican tech startup known as Dronix is teaming