Work to develop a world-class drone port in Montrose, Scotland, has taken a step forward with the start of a residents consultation. Continue reading
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SF Holdings Test Flies Plane-Size Cargo Drone at Inner Mongolia Airport
Dynetics Flies Second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle
Dynetics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, successfully tested a second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV), as well as the Gremlins airborne recovery system, last month at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Continue reading
Near Earth Autonomy Extends Autonomy to Kaman’s unmanned K-Max
With support from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Aerospace have partnered to develop an intelligent autonomy system for the K-MAX helicopter, a large-scale transport aircraft capable of lifting a payload of 6,000 pounds. Continue reading
Drone Made from Pineapple Leaves has Electrical Resistance Quality
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) researchers have successfully invented an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a drone made of natural fibres, pineapple leaves, that has electrical resistance. Continue reading
FAA Speaks Drone Safety in Spanish
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a pilot program to translate into Spanish select web content for users of Unmanned Aircraft Systems . Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Advances M-ACE Development
Northrop Grumman Armament Systems is moving to verify the design and upgrade its Mobile Acquisition Cueing and Effector (M-ACE) system following a test event completed in July. Continue reading
Amazon Patents Drones Pulling Skiers and Surfers
Amazon isn’t just thinking about delivery with its drones. The new patent made public this week reveals an idea for a drone-powered towing system designed for skiers, surfers, skaters, and more. Continue reading