[UPDATED 1/30/2015] January drew to a close without publication of the long awaited rule for small unmanned aircraft as federal…
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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.
Raytheon Acquires Sensintel, Enhancing the Company’s Growth Prospects in the UAS Business
Raytheon Company recently acquired Sensintel, a privately-held company that provides UAS solutions to the intelligence and special operations markets. The…
Aurora Flight Sciences Files for World Endurance Record After Orion Records an 80 Hour Flight
Late last year, the Orion unmanned aircraft system completed an 80 hour flight, an accomplishment Aurora Flight Sciences would like…
Two More Firms Approved to Operate Unmanned Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday granted two companies exemptions from current rules, allowing them to use unmanned aircraft for…
Mars Rovers Could Get Their Own Unmanned Scouts
While NASA’s rovers have provided a wealth of information about the history and composition of Mars over the years, they…
DARPA’s CODE Program Aims to Enable Unmanned Aircraft to Fly as Teams
Unmanned Aircraft Systems have been invaluable for a variety of U.S. military missions over the years, from intelligence to surveillance…
Allied Drones Releases Next Generation of the HV44 HornetCAM UAV
The next generation of the tethered HV44 HornetCAM unmanned aerial vehicle is ready for flight. This UAV, from Allied Drones,…
CNN Working with FAA to Integrate UAVs into Newsgathering
CNN recently entered into a Cooperative Research and Development agreement with the FAA in an effort to help integrate the…
Secom Set to Begin Using Unmanned Airships for its Security Service in 2016, Could Play a Role in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Secom recently announced it will begin using unmanned airships for security services in 2016, and is expecting to deploy these…
Germany’s Euro Hawk Program Revived
The German military intends to revive its controversial Euro Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle program after it was canceled in 2013.
MIDLELAB UAV Research Center Created Through Delair-Tech/ISAE-SUPAERO Partnership
Delair-Tech and ISAE-SUPAERO have come together to create a joint research center, where the two companies will collaborate to implement…
PrecisionHawk’s LATAS Aims to Help Safely Introduce UAVs into the National Airspace
The Low Altitude Tracking and Avoidance System, or LATAS, could be the solution needed to safely integrate drones into the…
SenseFly, a Parrot Company, Introduces eXom, a Rotary Drone that Features Five Vision Sensors and the Ability to Record a Variety of Imagery
There were plenty of drones on hand at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but senseFly’s eXom was…
L-3 WESCAM’s MX-15D Aids in Weapons Demonstration
As part of the Advanced Technology Tiltrotor (ATTR) program, L-3 WESCAM’s MX™-15D designating turret was successfully used during a weapons demonstration on the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
