Boeing subsidiary Insitu, working with Esri, the spatial analytics firm, has successfully completed test flights on a method for supporting firefighting efforts using state-of-the-art software. The flights were held at the FAA's UAS Warm Springs, Oregon Test Range. The national FAA test site program facilitates the UAS industry in meeting strict customer needs and … [Read more...] about Insitu Demonstrates Revolutionary UAV Integrated with GIS for Fighting Wildfires
Drone Footage of California Fire Devastation
The value of drone video and photos is amply illustrated in the coverage of the ongoing fires ravaging northern California. The footage captures a perspective we often didn't see and can relay the scope of the devastation in a way traditional photography could not. The following video is courtesy of The Guardian: The New York Times also has compelling drone footage of … [Read more...] about Drone Footage of California Fire Devastation
Partnership to Use Drones for Rapid Response to Cardiac Patients
Flirtey, the drone delivery service company, has received a lot of press attention for its test deliveries of pizza and 7-Eleven but it appears to be conducting much more practical and market ready services in the medical arena. They are partnering with REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority), a Nevada based emergency medical services provider, to launch the … [Read more...] about Partnership to Use Drones for Rapid Response to Cardiac Patients
EHANG CEO “We are in a very good financial position”
Last week we reported that a credible source had informed us that EHANG, the drone manufacturer, was considering filing for bankruptcy. In an email seeking confirmation and insight, EHANG CEO and co-founder Derrick Xiong wrote, "to answer you directly, not at all and we are at [sic] very good financial position." EHANG earned a quite a bit of press attention when it was … [Read more...] about EHANG CEO “We are in a very good financial position”
AirScouter WD-300c Head-Mounted Display for Drone Pilots
The Roswell Test Flight Crew met with several companies while attending Interdrone in Las Vegas recently. In this episode, Patrick Sherman of the Roswell Flight Test Crew hears from Kevin Haughwout of the Brother Corporation – better known for making computer printers – about the WD-300c: it's latest generation of head-mounted display (HMD) for drone pilots. The WD-300c allows … [Read more...] about AirScouter WD-300c Head-Mounted Display for Drone Pilots
