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Valmie Comments on FAA’s New Comprehensive Regulations for Commercial Use of Small UAS

Yesterday, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new comprehensive regulations went into effect for the routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

31 Aug 2016

Sharper Shape’s New Drone to be Used for Multiple Test Flights with Local Utilities

Today, the global leader in drone-based asset inspections, Sharper Shape, submitted a waiver application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), requesting approval to perform beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights.

30 Aug 2016

New Policy Prohibits Third Parties from Outside Stanford Community from Flying UFVs within Stanford Lands

Unmanned flying vehicles (UFVs), such as drones, have become increasingly visible in parks and open spaces across America. Stanford faculty and students are among those working on the effective design and deployment of these aircraft.

30 Aug 2016

RADA’s Systems to Provide Air Defense with Highly Advanced Aerial Surveillance Capabilities

RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. today announced its selection by an Asian military force of its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) based RPS-42 aerial surveillance radar systems.

24 Aug 2016

World-First Research Finds Technical Problems Rather than Operator Errors Behind Majority of Drone Accidents

Researchers Dr Graham Wild and Dr Glenn Baxter from RMIT University’s School of Engineering, along with John Murray from Edith Cowan University, completed the first examination of more than 150 reported civil incidents around the world involving drones, or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).

24 Aug 2016

Space Center Houston, NineSigma Announce Launch of NASA Space Robotics Centennial Challenge

Building homes on Mars and interplanetary travel are no longer the stuff of science fiction; the latest achievements in robotics are putting these dreams within our reach.

18 Aug 2016

Scientists Use Drones to Support Exploration of Zinc Deposits in West Greenland

The technical expertise of the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF) has been requested to support mineral exploration of zinc deposits in West Greenland.

18 Aug 2016

Riverton Physics Instructor Gains Hands-On Experience in UW-Led RAMPED Program

Riverton High School physics instructor Ceira Lee says an intensive summer workshop at the University of Wyoming will help her teach students about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects.

17 Aug 2016

Intel, Esri and AeroVironment Become Platinum Sponsors of Drone World Expo 2016

Drone World Expo is thrilled to welcome Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology; Intel Corporation, the world leader in silicon innovation and a multinational technology company; and AeroVironment, a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles used for surveillance and reconnaissance as platinum sponsors of this defining event for the commercial applications of UAS technology.

16 Aug 2016

NMSU’s UAS Experts to Offer Workshop on New Technology and Regulations

With the increasing popularity of unmanned aircraft systems or drones, New Mexico State University’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Test Center will offer a three-day workshop to teach government, civil and business officials about the new technology and regulations.

16 Aug 2016