This past spring, Inside Unmanned Systems reported that by 2018 it would be common to see a drone deliver laboratory samples…
September, 2017
AeroVironment Delivers M1/M2/M5-compatible UAS to DoD Customers
AeroVironment, Inc., a California-based provider of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both military and commercial applications, announced on September 19…
Hurricanes Give UAS a Chance to Shine in Recovery Efforts
While this summer will be remembered by many as a time in which a number of natural disasters wreaked havoc…
Mobilicom Secures Deals to Integrate with Drone Manufacturers
Mobilicom Ltd.’s SkyHopper Pro communication system, which is designed to allow users to control drones, just announced it has secured…
At the Heart of the Driverless Car
Unmanned systems innovators are working at break-neck speed to identify and assemble the world’s best sensor and technology systems that…
Lockheed Martin Introduces OUTRIDER, a Canister Launched UAS
The new OUTRIDER unmanned aircraft system (UAS) from Lockheed Martin is designed to complete missions in smaller spaces that larger…
Icelanders can now get small orders like takeout food delivered by drones.
Photo: Flytrex / YouTube.
Drones Helping Improve Efficiency of Food Deliveries in Iceland
Aha, one of Iceland’s largest eCommerce companies, has partnered with Israeli tech firm Flytrex to expand its delivery bandwidth and…
U.S. Announces Vision for Self-Driving Cars with Emphasis on Safety, Consumer Education
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released on Tuesday new federal guidance…
Kongsberg Geospatial Partners with eSmart Systems
The eSmart Systems Connected Drone solution will now employ the Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS situational awareness display, offering real-time beyond visual…
Vertical Technologies Announces DeltaQuad Series of UAS
Vertical Technologies recently introduced the DeltaQuad, a series of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Designed for…
How Safe is Your Data?
There’s no doubt unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) offer a better way for businesses to collect information that can improve their…
Predicting Avalanches with LiDAR-Equipped UAS
Measuring snow depth around a mountain can be a tedious, challenging job—but is a crucial part of predicting dangerous, often…
The World’s Smallest “Better Than GPS” Inertial Navigation System Now Available
Drones, robotic, and payload devices now enhanced by this low cost, small footprint, highly accurate, multi-sensor system SALT LAKE CITY,…
Expert Commentary: Lessons from the Drone Wars – BLOS is Boss
We need to fly drones beyond line of sight (BLOS) of their remote aircrew. Why? Because, as the Air Force found out, you can’t do much with a drone you must see to fly.
News from A Different Angle
News organizations—including CNN, BBC News, and Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC)—are increasingly turning to unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to capture video for their broadcasts.
Expert Commentary: How Many Drones do we Need?
Market forces will likely push the unmanned aircraft industry to consolidate around two operating systems—just like cell phone firms did.
Civilian Drone Market Worth 73.5 Billion Through 2026
According to a new report the market for civil, commercial and consumer drones will expand from $2.8 billion in 2017…
