The Hex Kickstarter campaign was launched on August 26 with a modest goal of $10,000, but by Tuesday September 3, a total of $200,000 had been pledged. Hex is a completely open source nanocopter kit made by a community of makers from around the world. It’s also the world’s first consumer electronic product that uses 3D printing technology to achieve personalisation. Continue reading
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UAV Factory Launches Penguin C Unmanned Aircraft System
UAV Factory has announced the launch of the Penguin C turnkey unmanned aircraft system, which the company describes as being “a breakthrough product in terms of performance, reliability and cost”. Continue reading
Kansas Unmanned Systems Conference October 14-16
Registration is now open for the Kansas Unmanned Systems Conference taking place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, Kansas from October 14th -16th 2013. It is organised by the Consortium for Kansas Unmanned Systems – a self-forming statewide, national and international association of individuals, academic institutions, companies, organizations and government entities. Continue reading
Crowdfunding Sought for Open Source Programmable Flying Robot
A new Kickstarter campaign has been launched to create a programmable flying robot called Spiri. Spiri is a versatile, airborne Linux device with sensors, cameras, wifi, cloud support, development tools and more. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $15.8M of Orders for Switchblade Tactical Missile Systems from US Army
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced that it has received a total of $15.8 million in orders under a contract for Switchblade tactical missile systems, ancillary equipment and support. Continue reading
Canadian Geographic Mapping Consultant Adds UAS Aerial Data Solution
Integrated Informatics Inc. now offers a complete aerial data solution, from data capture to analysis and data management, using senseFly‘s eBee unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This solution offers a significant cost-reduction related to mobilisation and demobilisation of fixed-wing and helicopter surveys. Continue reading
Precision Hawk Gets Angel Investment to Develop Civil Market
Unmanned aircraft systems and remote sensing company PrecisionHawk announced the closing of an Angel investment round carried by Bob Young, co-founder of open-source software company Red Hat and Innovate Indiana, the investment fund of Indiana University. Continue reading
Australian UAS Counts Sheep
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The Australian Wool Innovation Association presents a unique new angle on wool, using a Coptercam (a camera-fitted remote controlled aircraft). Continue reading