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NASA Launches National UAV Safety Competition

The Safeguard with Autonomous Navigation Demonstration (SAND) is an opportunity for small businesses to compete in an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) competition to help NASA address safety-critical risks associated with flying UAVs in the national airspace such as: flight outside of approved airspace, unsafe proximity to people or property, and critical system failure. Continue reading

DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance Announces Inaugural Board of Advisors

Chief Harold Schapelhouman, Menlo Park Fire District and Battalion Chief Richard Fields, Los Angeles Fire Department join Captain Vern Salle, Chula Vista Police Department

The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance, the leading 501(c)3 non-profit program advocating for and supporting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – also known as “drones” – for public safety missions has announced their inaugural Board of Advisors.  Continue reading

Belarus Introduces New UAS and EW Jammers

GrachBelarus officials inspect the Grach UAS, which can carry light weapons. (Photo: Milex/Belexpo)