Operations

September 21, 2017

Textron Systems UAS team deploys multicast feed during Harvey

BY Patrick C. MillerEarlier this year, Textron Systems deployed a UAS team to assist a town in Oklahoma struck by a tornado. The company's team gained more firsthand experience when it was embedded with a group of first responders headed to Texas after Hurricane Harvey. READ MORE

September 19, 2017

Canada, Kongsberg to develop drone emergency management system

BY Kongsberg Geospatial Kongsberg Geospatial, an Ottawa-based developer of geospatial software technology, has announced that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has awarded them a contract to produce an emergency operations plan for drones. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

Honeywell UAV experts explain new collaboration with Intel

BY Luke GeiverEnd-user clients looking for unmanned aircraft systems-services will most likely recognize the UAS-world's newest duo of big-name collaborators: Intel and Honeywell. Learn why they are working together and what they have to offer. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

Drones help restore power in Jacksonville after Hurricane Irma

BY Patrick C. MillerDrone operator SkySkopes and eSmart Systems were quickly on the scene in Jacksonville, Florida, after Hurricane Irma to help safely restore power to thousands of customers. The use of UAS for disaster response is likely to be an ongoing trend. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

Avitas, NVIDIA team up for high-tech UAS inspections

BY Patrick C. MillerAvitas Systems and NVIDIA have partnered to take industrial inspection using drones and other robotics to a new level. Artificial intelligence, deep learning and super-computing power in the field can not only find problems, but also predict them. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

FlightWave, Intelligent Energy introduce fuel cell-powered drone

BY Patrick C. MillerIn partnership with Intelligent Energy, FlightWave Aerospace Systems is launching its second new unmanned aircraft system in less than a month. The Jupiter-H2 aircraft runs on a 650W fuel cell, providing longer endurance and greater payload capacity. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

Highlights from Verizon’s drone work post-Harvey

BY Luke GeiverVerizon's continued integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the communication giant's internal operations and external offerings was on full display post Hurricane Harvey. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

Risk manager survey reveals No. 1 concern with drones

BY Luke GeiverThe Risk Management Society Annual Conference held earlier this year in April provided the backdrop for a new survey that reveals the mood of risk managers on drones. 100 risk managers were surveyed. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

Atlas Dynamics releases drone charging station for longer flights

BY Atlas Dynamics Atlas Dynamics, a leading provider of drone-based solutions for the professional user, has released its new Atlas NEST smart protective charging station for autonomous BVLOS operation. READ MORE