[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…
