Drone

A new FAA drone training initiative will certify institutions offering UAS programs and provide opportunities for collaboration with the agency.  The program is a focused effort to match training with labor force needs, benefitting both the industry and students interested in a career in drones. “The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …

A FAMILY-RUN pub in Ireland has hit upon a brilliant way to keep its loyal customers happy during lockdown – free beer delivered by flying drone.  McKeever’s Pub has been part of the Beauparc community for more than 150 years, providing locals with a place to enjoy a great pint alongside copious …

Northern Rivers growers had to contend with January and February rainfall equalling more than all of last year. While plant growth multiplied, so too did the bugs and weeds. With soggy paddocks unable to accept a tractor carrying a boom sprayer, growers of rice, soybeans and tea tree turned to …

This coronavirus pandemic is really helping a lot of people realize who the real heroes are in this world. While there are many actors and sports legends doing good things with their fame and money to help fight to virus and support those in need, the real heroes are the …

Until we get to the point where we’re all wearing jetpacks, flying a drone is the closest most of us will get to personal flight. As the constituent technologies — including mobile phones, cameras, and lithium-ion batteries — have evolved in recent years, the features and designs that were once exclusive …

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Blue Raven supercomputer is to execute artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for neuromorphic computing on airborne platforms. Photo: AFRL The United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in Rome, N.Y. is working to develop neuromorphic computing for possible fielding on a drone in …

The U.K.’s  Altitude Angel, a leading unmanned traffic management (UTM) platform, has announced a new surveillance API.  The new API will “allow integrators to both share and receive flight data from a variety of sensors and devices in near real-time, providing a truly comprehensive real-time picture of the airspace,” says …

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Source: Windracers.org Medical delivery drones will carry supplies and equipment to a remote British isle under a COVID-19 trial program. Last week, UK transport secretary Grant Shapps gave the green light to launch medical delivery drones to St Mary’s Hospital near Newport on the Isle of Wight. “Earlier this year, …

Source: Vigilant Aerospace UAS firm Vigilant Aerospace is helping Oklahoma State University’s medical drone delivery program achieve a new standard in safety for BVLOS flights. During a recent demonstration, the company’s FlightHorizon system provided air-traffic monitoring for OSU’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute. The project will deliver medical supplies and testing kits for …