The VAC offers multiple testing environments through 70 miles of urban interstates and rural arterials in Northern Virginia.
June, 2015
Advocates Enthusiastic, Wary Over Unmanned Legislation
Congress has a new trio of unmanned legislation to consider when it returns next week from its July 4 recess. Two of the bills aim to expand the use of unmanned technology through expanded research and new operating guidelines.
Tropical Storm Irene Prompts UAS Research at the University of Vermont’s Spatial Analysis Lab
The team has been using UASs for debris mapping and various other projects in Vermont.
NASA Testing System for Routine UAS Flying in National Airspace
NASA is working to find a way for unmanned aircraft to routinely fly in the national airspace. They recently continued testing a system that would make this possible, with flights continuing through July at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California.
Lone Star UAS Center First to Use Situational Awareness Tool
Earlier this month, the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi became the first FAA UAS test site to use a new situational awareness tool in flight.
Elbit Systems Launches Skylark I-LEX
Elbit Systems recently released the Skylark I-LEX, a man-portable electric propelled UAS.
Aero Kinetics Partners with SLM Solutions NA
Aero Kinetics recently announced a partnership with SLM Solutions NA. This partnership will bring advanced 3D metal printing technology to…
Entries Now Being Accepted for the Second UAE Drones for Good Award
Think you know of a way drones can make the world a better place? You might want to develop a proposal for the second UAE Drones for Good Award.
Jaguar Land Rover Reveals Autonomous Driving Prototypes
Jaguar Land Rover researchers recently unveiled autonomous prototype technologies designed to enhance the driving experience.
FAA Grants Chapman Aerospace Approval
After receiving authorization to fly UASs from the FAA, Chapman Aerospace plans to open a Drone Pilot Training School.
FAA: Small UAS Rule To Be Done In A Year
A long awaited rule enabling the widespread operation of small, unmanned aircraft will be finish ed by next June, a top aviation official told lawmakers Wednesday.
Aero Kinetics Launches Online Platform for Leasing and Purchasing the Company’s UASs
Aero Kinetics recently launched an online platform that enables new and existing customers to purchase production positions for leased or…
Northrop Grumman Unveil NATO AGS Aircraft
NATO recently expanded its joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability with the help of Northrop Grumman and its industry partners.
DRC-Hubo Earns $2 million Prize at the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals
DRC-Hubo, the robot representing Team Kaist of Daejeon, Republic of Korea, took home first place at this year’s DARPA Robotics Challenge…
The Sanborn Map Company Receives Section 333 Exemption
The FAA recently granted the Sanborn Map Company a Section 333 Exemption to commercially fly its unmanned aircraft system. The Colorado-based…
UAS Technology Used to Map Compromised Texas Dam
Heavy rainfall has put the dam at risk of breaking. Here’s how one UAS company is trying to help.
NASA Sample Return Robot Challenge Set to Begin
Beginning the second week of June, 20 teams will gather for the NASA Sample Return Robot Challenge to compete for…
