The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is urging drone enthusiasts, companies and groups to come to Washington D.C. next month for AUVSI Hill Day (Capitol Hill, that is). The event—March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—will educate lawmakers about “how unmanned technology is making a positive impact on local communities and economies across the country,” … [Read more...] about Mr. Drone Goes to Washington: AUVSI Hosts Hill Day March 25
Drones May Soon Deliver Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Ice cream addicts jonesing for Chunky Monkey or Cherry Garcia may soon look to the skies for their daily allowance of frozen heaven. Terra Drone Europe is teaming up with British-Dutch conglomerate Unilever to explore drone delivery of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cups. During a recent Unilever investor’s event, attendees watched as a multi-copter drone delivered a box … [Read more...] about Drones May Soon Deliver Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
DRONERESPONDERS Lands in Latin America for Drone Safety Project
DRONERESPONDERS, billed as “the world’s fastest growing non-profit program supporting public safety UAS,” is bringing its message to Latin America. During a recent workshop in Bogota, Colombia, the group announced a partnership between APD Humanitario and DRONERESPONDERS parent group, Airborne Incident Response Team to launch a Spanish-language initiative of the program. APD … [Read more...] about DRONERESPONDERS Lands in Latin America for Drone Safety Project
FAA Policy Could Redefine Drone Classifications
In a move that may clear the way for more drone-delivery projects, the FAA this week released a proposal to certify some drones as a “special class” of aircraft. The notice of policy will allow the FAA flexibility to create new types of certificates based on specific functions as drone tech evolves. The agency would be able to approve special designs to unmanned aircraft in … [Read more...] about FAA Policy Could Redefine Drone Classifications
How Drone Swarms May Save Urban Warriors
In the future of urban warfare, swarms of autonomous drones and ground vehicles will win battles before they even begin. DARPA’s OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) program recently tested a swarm of 250 unmanned vehicles in a mock city at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Mississippi. The test simulates an urban raid. Researchers can then study how swarm … [Read more...] about How Drone Swarms May Save Urban Warriors
