Flying from the other side of Lake Lagunita at Stanford University, a quadcopter approaches a group of students, lands on the ground, deposits a box and zips away. Inside the box is a cupcake. This was just one in a series of drone deliveries across the dry lake bed that
The US Federal Railroad Administration has published a report on the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at railroads around the world. UAS technology is particularly appealing to the railroad industry. Benefits include enhancing inspection capabilities to improve safety and increasing inspection frequencies and efficiencies. Railroads in North America are
C-UAS
Dedrone has released a new sensor, the RF-300, which automatically locates drones and their pilots. When combined with the broad coverage and early warning capabilities of Dedrone’s RF-100, the new RF-300 adds situational awareness for organizations to determine the nature and severity of threats from unauthorized
China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA), the flight technology development arm of defence prime China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), is developing a new and more capable variant of its strike-capable Cai Hong 4 (Rainbow 4, or CH-4) medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) under
OPA
Leonardo announced that the SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight with no safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport (Southern Italy). The aircraft flew for 45 minutes and all systems performed as expected with excellent controllability and handling qualities.Tests included, among others, remote engine
Military
The Predator XP/RQ-1E Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flew above the tarmac of Al Ain Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a “Live-Fly” event. The Live-Fly was held on February 27th and focused on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that support the defense and security
Regulations
New UK Drone Standards are to be unveiled for the first time in Spring 2018 which are expected to lead to strengthened public confidence in safety, security and compliance within an industry which is set to be one of the fastest growth sectors in the world. These standards are set
Business
A fleet of Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) were commissioned by MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, to fulfil a contract with an international customer. Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS was chosen by MDA for its impressive track record of providing critical support in sea- and
Video
MQ-9 Reapers begin adding GBU-38's to their arsenal. The GBU-38 can be employed successfully during adversed weather due to its GPS-guidance. An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, takes off for a mission armed with GBU-
Technology
Stratolaunch, the world’s biggest airplane, hit a new milestone recently, taxiing down the runway at 46 mph. While that may not sound like much, it’s worth watching the video to see this 500,000-pound beast with twin fuselages and a wingspan of 385 feet lumbering down the
Military
With stress on aerial surveillance and reconnaissance to get real time picture of the battlefield, the Indian armed forces want at least 400 drones besides submarine launched remotely piloted aircraft. Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs), including high energy lasers and high-powered microwaves with the ability to destroy enemy target and
AeroVironment, Inc. and MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, announced the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has acquired the AeroVironment Puma II AE, maritime mini unmanned aircraft system, for fielding aboard RCN Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV). The Puma II AE systems will include the Mantis i 45 sensor and a 360-