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UD Researchers Receive NSF Grant to Develop Attack-Resilient Micro Aerial Vehicles

Drones are seeing increased use in a wide array of applications, including delivery and inspection services, aerial photography, mapping and surveying, and search and rescue missions.

20 Apr 2016

Drone Research Lab at UC Merced Chosen as New Hub for Systemwide Policies

The drone research lab at the University of California, Merced, has catapulted the campus to the leading edge of the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) field, and now the campus has been chosen as the new hub for UC systemwide policies, procedures and training protocols.

19 Apr 2016

EHang’s New GHOSTDRONE 2.0 Drone Models Take Flying Experience to Next Level

EHang, a leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, today released two new versions of its popular GHOSTDRONE 2.0 drone: the GHOSTDRONE 2.0 Aerial bundle and the GHOSTDRONE 2.0 VR.

19 Apr 2016

Royal Navy Uses UAV to Assist in Navigation Through the Antarctic

The Royal Navy has launched a miniature pilotless aircraft from its ice patrol ship HMS Protector, developed by researchers at the University of Southampton. This was the first time such an unmanned aerial vehicle has been put into use by the Royal Navy to aid navigation through the Antarctic.

19 Apr 2016

Latest Trends in Drone Production and Technology to be featured at NAB Show 2016

NAB Show, the world’s largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms, will feature a broad slate of sessions and programs and exhibits dedicated to the latest trends in drone production and technology. The convention takes place April 16 – 21 in Las Vegas.

15 Apr 2016

Rethink Robotics Announces Four Major Distribution Partnerships with Leading Automation Providers

Rethink Robotics today announced four major distribution partnerships with leading automation providers around the globe. Humarobotics in France, Active8 Robots Ltd. and Cobotix, Ltd. in the U.K., and iCobots in Israel will help manufacturers gain flexibility and improve production processes by deploying Rethink’s smart, collaborative Sawyer robot.

15 Apr 2016

FAA Allows HSB to Fly Drones for Loss Prevention and Risk Management

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), part of Munich Re, has received federal permission to fly drones to help customers identify exposures, manage risks and prevent loss, the specialty insurer said today.

15 Apr 2016

uAvionix’ Micro ADS-B Receiver Implements Sense and Avoid Capabilities for Small Drones

Electronics manufacturer uAvionix has introduced the smallest and lightest ADS-B receiver ever made. The new "pingRX" weighs 1.5 grams and requires 1/100th the power of conventional ADS-B receivers. It implements "Sense and Avoid" capabilities for small drones operating in the National Airspace (NAS).

15 Apr 2016

NMSU’s UAS FTC Supports Vanilla Unmanned Aircraft to Successfully Complete 25-Hour Flight

The New Mexico State University Physical Science Laboratory’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Test Center assisted in the successful 25-hour flight of the Vanilla Aircraft VA001 Medium Altitude and Long Endurance Unmanned Aircraft at the Las Cruces International Airport, April 4.

15 Apr 2016

RIA to Host International Collaborative Robots Workshop at Hynes Convention Center, Boston

The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announced today it will hold its International Collaborative Robots Workshop from May 3-4 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Mass. In partnership with the largest technology trade organization in Massachusetts, Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC), and its innovation hub for robotics, known as MassRobotics, the Workshop will explore advancements in the field with a global view on collaborative robot technology, applications, safety implications, and the human impact.

15 Apr 2016