An artist’s concept of DARPA’s ACTUV. While unmanned systems have come to dominate the skies (and headlines), the next big…
November, 2015
NATE Unmanned Aerial Systems Committee looks to prevent tragedies
Unmanned aerial systems or drones as they are more commonly called are rapidly becoming more prevalent in all aspects of…
BREAKING: Germany Proposes New Regulations for Commercial and Hobbyist Unmanned Aircraft Operations
On 9 November, the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure proposed new rules for commercial and hobbyist unmanned…
Bureau of Prisons wants drone defense
It’s no secret that unmanned aerial systems have become a pesky issue for federal regulators. From close calls with manned…
Aviation insurer offers ground rules for drones
With FAA regulatory proposals due out Nov. 20, 2015 it’s expected that, drone operators — commercial and personal — will…
FAA Grants Sentera 333 Exemption for Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use
Sentera Aerial Inspection MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sentera, LLC, a designer of sensors, software, and unmanned aerial vehicles…
FAA expands effort to detect unmanned aircraft near airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has entered into a Pathfinder agreement with CACI International Inc. to evaluate how the company’s…
General Atomics breaks ground on $2.5 million drone academy in Grand Forks
From left, Grand Forks County Commissioner Tom Falck, Grand Forks Mayor Mike Brown, Base Commander Col. Rodney Lewis, Gov. Jack…
The Airnest App for Drones is Now Available in the iOS Apple Store
The app, which you can download on an iPhone or iPad, allows you to draw a flightpath with your finger…
Farmers take tech to new heights
Dairy farmers wave high-tech wands near ear tags to keep track of their cows’ health. Almond growers fly drones over…
Textron sees Gulf demand for drones, ground vehicles
Lower oil prices and conflicts in Yemen, Iraq and Syria have focused the attention of many Gulf countries on smaller…
Aeryon Labs Receives $60MM Investment from Summit Partners
Aeryon Labs recently received $60 million in growth financing from Summit Partners. This investment will enable the small unmanned aerial systems manufacturer to accelerate its expansion into the drone market.
Cyberhawk Uses ROAV for First Maersk Oil Tank Inspection
Cyberhawk Innovations recently used its remotely operated aerial vehicle to inspect a cargo oil tank on an operational Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Tests Automated Vehicle Technology on DC Interstate
Researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute recently took to Interstate 395 in Washington D.C. to test the latest automated…
