Leica Geosystems brought its bright orange Aibot X6 (though it is available in five other colors) to the International LiDAR…
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Sensing Hot Spots
A team within the University of Canterbury’s Spatial Engineering Research Centre (SERC) in Christchurch, New Zealand, is developing a UAV…
Flyability Wins First ‘UAE Drones for Good Award’
The United Arab Emirates Government wants to use drones to make the world a better place, and to help innovators…
Predator XP Flies for More Than 40 Consecutive Hours
The Predator XP, from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, recently flew for more than 40 hours, setting a company record for…
Drones Set to Take the Stage in Amsterdam at First Ever Drone Circus
Later this year, drones will take center stage at the Amsterdam Arena in the Netherlands, where they’ll dance, battle and…
More Close Calls Between Drones and Planes
The FAA is investigating several close calls between drones and airplanes, and is underscoring how damaging and dangerous a collision…
FAA Document Suggests “Sensible” Rules for Commercial Drones
A document posted on a government website, apparently prematurely, suggests a soon-to-be-proposed rule for U.S. drone operators will allow commercial…
FAA Proposes Rule to Allow Commercial Drone Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration released rules to allow drones to operate commercially in the United States, a move that promises to unleash an industry that is not only worth billions but has the ability to impact other economic sectors like agriculture, entertainment and energy in a profound way.
FAA Opens Door to Long-Range Drone Flights, Amazon Prime Air R&D
The Federal Aviation Administration opened an avenue for would-be drone entrepreneurs to offer services that stretch beyond the immediate view of operators and to at least study the sort of autonomous package delivery services envisioned by Amazon Prime Air.
President Underscores Need for Drone Regulation
In remarks the day after a drone crashed on the White House lawn President Obama said regulations were needed for unmanned aircraft to ensure public safety and privacy.
Northrop Grumman to Produce Global Hawks for South Korean Air Force
Under a contract awarded Dec. 16, Northrop Grumman will begin producing four RQ-4 Global Hawks for the Republic of…
Samsung Creates Product Innovation Team That Will Focus on Drones
Earlier this week, Samsung Electronics announced the creation of a new team that will work on hi-tech innovative business projects,…
OxTS Launches A New Inertial System, xOEMcore
The xOEMcore inertial system from Oxford Technical Solutions, or OxTS, is designed to be used in conjunction with other positioning…
Small UAS Rule Delayed, Update with Model Aircraft Standards an Error, says FAA
[UPDATED 1/30/2015] January drew to a close without publication of the long awaited rule for small unmanned aircraft as federal…
Using UAVs to Cover the News
Multiple news organizations, including CNN and The New York Times, are working with universities and the FAA to determine the best, safest way to incorporate UAVs into newsgathering.
Investment Fund Formed to Back Unmanned Technologies, Infrastructure
A new fund aims to invest $2.2 billion in private equity in key technologies and infrastructure projects with the goal…
Halton Regional Police Service Uses a Small Unmanned Aerial System for a Variety of Applications
The small UAV helps the Oakville, Ontario-based police service with search and rescue missions, as well as provides aerial photos of collisions and crime scenes.
