The White House announced Wednesday a pilot program for state and local governments to work with the private sector to…
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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…
Millions of Automated Cars Could Soon Be on the Road
The House could vote in September on legislation opening the nation’s roads to potentially millions of vehicles equipped with autonomous technology.
Washington View: It’s Complicated
The White House’s announced support for the privatization of the nation’s air traffic control system wove a new layer of…
Evolution: Satellite Firms Adapt to Serve Drones, Connected Cars
A breakthrough metamaterials antenna and satellite constellations designed to connect with smaller systems are making satellite-powered communications an alternative for drones and connected cars.
Ocean View: Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV’s) for Everyone
A new class of small remotely operated vehicles (ROV’s) promises to open the world’s waters to personal exploration and collective environmental monitoring.
Washington View: ACAT Tackles a Full Menu of Autonomous Technology
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) to give expert advice on regulating driverless cars.
Intel’s Drone Plan Energized by Opportunity, Strategy
Intel’s growing presence in the unmanned sector is as much about algorithms and connectivity as it is about airframes.
Double Dipping: Marine UAV’s
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is expanding research horizons by boosting sample collection.
Insuring Against…Everything
While there is great frustration over the slow integration of drones into airspace long used exclusively by piloted planes, unmanned operators are benefiting greatly from the presence of manned aircraft in another arena—insurance.
Waves of Innovation
Researchers are finding new ways to use and combine unmanned aircraft with autonomous surface and underwater marine vehicles to monitor coasts, protect fisheries and improve hurricane forecasts.
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A new, easy-to-use global addressing system could be a boon to drone-based services including inspection, mapping and delivery.
FAA Drone Rules Released but Key Processes yet to be Developed
The FAA eased the regulations for flying UAS commercially in the US though experts said a number of key processes for granting pilot certificates and waivers have yet to be developed.
Navy Unmanned ‘Start Ups’
The Navy has two new offices to help it integrate unmanned systems and soon both will be looking to industry for new technology.
Panel Recommends Allowing UAS Flights Over People Within Limits
A committee of unmanned aircraft users and experts has recommended that some commercial drones be permitted to fly directly over people as long as they prose very limited risks.
Enabling Small Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration has tasked its new Center of Excellence with determining what is needed to enable small, unmanned aircraft to do limited long range flights.
The Tide Rises for Open Ocean Farming
With population growth driving global demand for fish and an increasingly limited number of new coastal aquaculture sites available, the emerging industry of open ocean aquaculture, or mariculture, is poised for rapid growth.
