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New University of Arkansas Policy Prohibits use of Drones over Campus

In order to protect the safety, security and privacy of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors, University of Arkansas has adopted a new policy that prohibits the use of “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” – drones – or remote controlled model aircraft on U of A property or within the university’s air rights, without prior written approval. The restriction includes any equipment needed to operate the aircraft. The policy applies to privately owned craft as well as those owned by a business or non-profit organization.

1 Sep 2015

MacAulay-Brown Awarded Prime Contract for AFIT Autonomy and Navigation Technology Center

MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company delivering advanced engineering services and product solutions to Defense, Intelligence, Special Operations Forces, Homeland Security and Federal agencies, announced today that it has been awarded a prime contract for the Air Force Institute of Technology's (AFIT) Autonomy and Navigation Technology (ANT) Center. This is new work for MacB, who will be working closely with teammate The Perduco Group. Total contract value is $11 million over five years.

1 Sep 2015

PCS Edventures!.com Announces Updates to Robotics Software and Hardware Platform

PCS Edventures!.com, Inc., a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs today announced impending updates to its robotics software and hardware platform. The PCS Edventures! Robotics system is comprised of The Brain, a highly versatile micro-controller and the Cortex, an engaging and easy-to-use programming environment that makes programming fun.

1 Sep 2015

Penn State Lunar Lion Team Withdraws from Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition

Penn State's Lunar Lion team has announced that it is withdrawing from the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition — however, the program continues with the goal of landing a spacecraft on the Moon within the next decade.

1 Sep 2015

New Study on Swan’s Neck Morphology Enables Scientists to Design Drone Cameras

Swans and geese are the envy of aeronautical engineers. Even plump geese can perform remarkable aerial acrobatics – twisting their body and flapping their powerful wings while keeping their head completely still.

29 Aug 2015

Boston Engineering to Provide Motor Control Solution for U.S. Air Force’s UAV Research and Development Initiatives

Boston Engineering today announced a $150,000 contract from the U.S. Air Force to enhance its UAV capabilities and to also reduce drone noise. Specifically, Boston Engineering will demonstrate an embedded motor control platform to accelerate U.S. Air Force UAV research and development initiatives.

29 Aug 2015

California SB 142 Restrictions on UAS Flight Would Stifle Innovation and Kill Jobs, say AUVSI and CEA

The following statement is attributed to Brian Wynne, president and CEO, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), and Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the passage of California Senate Bill 142, which would restrict the flight of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

28 Aug 2015