[UPDATED 1/30/2015] January drew to a close without publication of the long awaited rule for small unmanned aircraft as federal…
January, 2015
Using UAVs to Cover the News
Multiple news organizations, including CNN and The New York Times, are working with universities and the FAA to determine the best, safest way to incorporate UAVs into newsgathering.
Investment Fund Formed to Back Unmanned Technologies, Infrastructure
A new fund aims to invest $2.2 billion in private equity in key technologies and infrastructure projects with the goal…
University of Delaware’s Robotics Discovery Lab is Sending Robots to Study the Ocean
The lab officially opened last summer and is behind several research projects involving AUVs.
Halton Regional Police Service Uses a Small Unmanned Aerial System for a Variety of Applications
The small UAV helps the Oakville, Ontario-based police service with search and rescue missions, as well as provides aerial photos of collisions and crime scenes.
Raytheon Acquires Sensintel, Enhancing the Company’s Growth Prospects in the UAS Business
Raytheon Company recently acquired Sensintel, a privately-held company that provides UAS solutions to the intelligence and special operations markets. The…
Aurora Flight Sciences Files for World Endurance Record After Orion Records an 80 Hour Flight
Late last year, the Orion unmanned aircraft system completed an 80 hour flight, an accomplishment Aurora Flight Sciences would like…
Ford Opens New Research Facility with Focus on Autonomous Vehicles as well as Other Innovations
Ford’s new Research and Innovation Center in Palo Alto, California, will focus on accelerating the company’s development of technologies and…
Two More Firms Approved to Operate Unmanned Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday granted two companies exemptions from current rules, allowing them to use unmanned aircraft for…
BMW Demonstrates Self-Parking Car at CES
BMW recently demonstrated an i3 vehicle with sensor enabled self-parking capability at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Mars Rovers Could Get Their Own Unmanned Scouts
While NASA’s rovers have provided a wealth of information about the history and composition of Mars over the years, they…
DARPA’s CODE Program Aims to Enable Unmanned Aircraft to Fly as Teams
Unmanned Aircraft Systems have been invaluable for a variety of U.S. military missions over the years, from intelligence to surveillance…
Allied Drones Releases Next Generation of the HV44 HornetCAM UAV
The next generation of the tethered HV44 HornetCAM unmanned aerial vehicle is ready for flight. This UAV, from Allied Drones,…
CNN Working with FAA to Integrate UAVs into Newsgathering
CNN recently entered into a Cooperative Research and Development agreement with the FAA in an effort to help integrate the…
Secom Set to Begin Using Unmanned Airships for its Security Service in 2016, Could Play a Role in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Secom recently announced it will begin using unmanned airships for security services in 2016, and is expecting to deploy these…
Germany’s Euro Hawk Program Revived
The German military intends to revive its controversial Euro Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle program after it was canceled in 2013.
NASA and Nissan Partner to Develop Driverless Vehicles for Earth and Space
Nissan and NASA will develop and test zero-emission autonomous cars at NASA’s Ames Research Center.
