Just when ARE we going to get beyond line of sight rules (BLOS) from the FAA? We’ve been talking about…
April, 2017
Swiss Post and Partners Test UAS to Deliver Laboratory Samples Between Hospitals
In 2018, it will be common to see a drone deliver laboratory samples between two hospitals in Lugano, Switzerland. To…
Two Lawsuits Have Autonomous Vehicle Industry Taking Notice
Two recent lawsuits by major autonomous vehicle players underscore the competitive nature of a potentially disruptive industry. The lawsuits, which…
Number of Autonomous Vehicle Research Facilities Growing
More automakers and government organizations are opening up autonomous vehicle research centers which will create jobs and other opportunities. An…
Virginia Tech and Industry Partners Complete BVLOS Drone Flights Along Power Lines
AeroVironment’s Puma AE unmanned aircraft system (UAS) recently flew along a power line, going beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)…
Flyability and MFE Rentals Announce Partnership
MFE Rentals is now an authorized reseller of Elios, Flyability’s collision-tolerant unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Elios can now be purchased…
Octopus ISR Systems Integrates VectorNav GPS/INS to Develop Precision Geo-Lock Feature for Epsilon Series Gimbals
Dallas, TX – April 18, 2017 – Octopus ISR Systems, a division of UAV Factory Ltd., announced that it has…
Apple to Test Autonomous Vehicles in California
After several months of industry speculation, Apple has been granted a permit to test autonomous vehicles on California’s highways. Last…