An unmanned cargo aircraft has made a first landing aboard the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, as the service eyes the future operational use of such equipment. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
New Drone Research Advances Wildfire Monitoring
Typically, the primary indicator of a burgeoning wildfire in California is a plume of hazy, gray smoke wafting through the air, seen by satellites or cameras. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CalFire, is alerted, and mitigation and containment efforts ensue. Continue reading
How Drones are Making Bridge Inspections Safer and More Efficient
New technologies are helping to make the most of infrastructure evaluation. Stantec, in collaboration with Skydio, delivered an innovative bridge inspection for the Nevada Department of Transportation at the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge (Hoover Dam Bypass). Continue reading
Global Agriculture Robots Markets Forecast to Grow to $40Bn + by 2028
The agricultural robots market is projected to grow from USD 13.5 Billion in 2023 to USD 40.1 Billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 24.3% during the forecast period. Increased awareness about digital agriculture is driving the widespread usage of agriculture robots as farmers recognize the transformative potential of advanced technologies in modernizing and optimizing farming practices. Continue reading
1,500 Drones Create Flying Dragon at Chinese Festival
Damoda, the Chinese light show company, used 1,500 drones to create a flying dragon during the Shenzhen Dragon Boat Festival. The show consisted of the devices being used to create other fantastic images in the night sky. Continue reading
IN-FLIGHT Data Authorized to Operate Drone Swarms BVLoS for Wildfire Emergency Management in Canada
Canada has authorized IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires in Canada. This national authorization allows for simultaneous drone operations up to 2,500 feet high, in Class F and Class G airspace, day or night. Continue reading
Greek Residents Hire Drone Company to Protect Against Deadly Wildfires
This summer, a group of residents in a leafy suburb of the Greek capital united in determination to prevent the nightmare of wall of flames that devours forests, farmland and homes. Continue reading
Walmart and Wing Team for Drone Delivery
Two years ago, Walmart embarked on a journey to make the convenience of drone delivery a reality for our customers. Over that time, it has grown to offer it across seven states and 36 stores, completing more than 10,000 safe deliveries. Continue reading