DreamHammer recently launched a new drone operating system, DroneOS. The system is available in beta release to a limited number…
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UAS Making its Mark in Oil and Gas
More oil and gas companies are exploring the ways unmanned aircraft can support safe development and operation at onshore and offshore facilities.
Aeryon Labs Receives $60MM Investment from Summit Partners
Aeryon Labs recently received $60 million in growth financing from Summit Partners. This investment will enable the small unmanned aerial systems manufacturer to accelerate its expansion into the drone market.
Cyberhawk Uses ROAV for First Maersk Oil Tank Inspection
Cyberhawk Innovations recently used its remotely operated aerial vehicle to inspect a cargo oil tank on an operational Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Olin College Works with Partners to Develop UAS for Use in Wildfires
Olin, MIT and Scientific Systems Company are developing a system of drones that communicate and provide firefighters with real-time situational awareness.
AeroVironment Awarded U.S. Army Contract for RQ-11B Raven UAS
AeroVironment was recently awarded a firm-fixed-price contract from the United States Army to supply initial RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft systems to seven allied nations through the Foreign Military Sales program.
Insitu ScanEagle Conducts Fire Monitoring in Olympic Nat’l Park
Members of the Insitu Rapid Response team recently completed a demonstration showing how the ScanEagle unmanned aircraft can help during wildfires.
Lockheed Martin Flight Service Pilot Portal Expanding UAS Services
The portal helps pilots track other aircraft, both manned and unmanned.
Using UAS After a Disaster
The Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi assisted in search and rescue efforts after devastating flooding in Wimberley, Texas. Here’s what they learned from those missions.
Northrop Grumman & U.S. Navy Demonstrate Fire Scout Capabilities
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy recently planned a 10-hour, 150 nautical mile flight for the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter.
Consortium to ASSURE Faster UAS Integration
The Federal Aviation Administration and its new coalition of unmanned experts are racing to meet an unusual deadline. They need to spend $5 million on unmanned aircraft research by the end of September.
Defense Firms Find Commercial Foothold
Analysis shows two firms are having particular success in attracting commercial buyers for defense-focused unmanned aircraft.
Flying UAS to Protect and Serve
Law enforcement agencies are incorporating unmanned aerial systems into their missions. Various agencies are using this technology to improve efficiencies and public safety, from crime scene investigation to search and rescue.
New Frequencies for Long-Distance UAS on the Table
New frequencies become available in the U.S. as negotiators get set to carve out global spectrum for beyond-line-of-site flights.
Leading the Way
The New Mexico State University Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Test Center became the first Federal Aviation Administration-approved UAS test site in 2007. Here’s how they continue to advance unmanned aircraft today.
Insitu ScanEagle Monitors Fires in Olympic National Park
Members of the Insitu Rapid Response team recently completed a demonstration showing how the ScanEagle unmanned aircraft can help during wildfires.
Unmanned Experts Partner with Cyberhawk Innovations
The partnership is designed to bring critical infrastructure inspection to the U.S., or CII, for companies that require regular, comprehensive surveys.
