ST Engineering, Sumitomo Corporation and Skyports have announced the formation of a consortium to provide Unmanned Aircraft (UA) services for shore-to-ship parcel delivery in Singapore. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
Pittsburgh Drone Tech Company Provides Bridge Evaluation Resources
A Pittsburgh-based company is using its innovative drone technology to scan bridges and partner with engineers and policymakers to help identify infrastructure and stability issues. Continue reading
NFL Drone Show Lights Up Downtown Los Angeles
The NFL put on an amazing light display in Downtown Los Angeles that could be seen miles away. Here are some of the photos and videos if you missed it. Continue reading
Drones Help Port of Antwerp Clean Up Floating Debris
The Port of Antwerp has deployed drones to help clean up floating debris around the port area. According to the port, around 50 tonnes of debris is collected from the docks every year. This is made up of plastics, wood, cardboard, organic material, and mooring lines. Continue reading
India Tests Drones for Transport of Tumeric from Inaccessible Regions
The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that it is promoting use of drones for transportation of famous Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya to other parts of the country. Continue reading
AIRT and APSA Collaborate to Support NIST Test Methods for sUAS
The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with over 50 years of experience supporting public safety aviation, and the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of drones and robotic systems for public safety and disaster response, have entered into an agreement of cooperation to support the implementation of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Test Methods for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to enhance safety and remote pilot proficiency surrounding public safety drone operations. Continue reading
Silent Arrow Autonomously Delivers 1,026 Pounds of Cargo in First Overseas Deployment
Silent Arrow has announced that the Air Force of a U.S. allied government in the Middle East has conducted the first overseas deployments of the Silent Arrow GD-2000 cargo delivery drone under a $1.5M operational evaluation contract. Continue reading
Commaris Announces First Partnership with Commercial Drone Dealer
Commaris, a brand of Terrafugia, Inc. delivering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial operations, has announced its first dealer partnership with American drone provider, Homeland Surveillance & Electronics, LLC (HSE-UAV). Continue reading