Editor's Note: A number of media reports covering these sightings have included a stock photo of a quadcopter drone. This is an inaccurate depiction. The reports have stated the aircraft are fixed-wing. A mysterious drone swarm first sighted in northeastern Colorado around Christmas is now being reported across state lines. Last week, Colorado police reported at least 17 … [Read more...] about Colorado Drone Mystery Deepens as Nighttime Flights Expand to Nebraska
Japanese Firm Tests Heavy-duty Delivery Drone
Japanese flying-car developer SkyDrive has successfully launched test flights of a cargo drone, according to a company press release. “[This] could revolutionize the way heavy goods are transported and speed up the movement of equipment in remote locations.” The first test launched earlier this month in Toyota City, Japan. A company spokesperson said the drone moved … [Read more...] about Japanese Firm Tests Heavy-duty Delivery Drone
A Drone Christmas: Connecticut Gifts Avion Unmanned An Amazing Contract
Drone company Avion Unmanned must have been on Santa’s “Nice” list this season. The state of Connecticut just awarded the firm a contract to provide UAS services to state and local government agencies. A division of Avion Solutions, Avion Unmanned is now authorized to provide drone services nationwide through the National Association of State Procurement Officials ValuePoint … [Read more...] about A Drone Christmas: Connecticut Gifts Avion Unmanned An Amazing Contract
All’s Whale That Measures Well: Drones Help Researcher Measure Marine Mammals
Editor’s Note: Special thanks to science educator Michael Windelspecht for the news tip. Drones have improved the study and sustainability of whales by leaps and bounds over the past few years. From efforts to curb whale hunting, to researching the sea mammals’ snot (there’s a good reason for that), to helping preserve threatened species like the sperm whale. A new … [Read more...] about All’s Whale That Measures Well: Drones Help Researcher Measure Marine Mammals
Altitude Angel and Airmate Launch New Drone UTM System
British UTM provider Altitude Angel will be taking their business to new heights after agreeing to a partnership with flight-planning platform Airmate. The duo will exchange real-time aircraft telemetry data, developing an Unmanned Traffic Management system to enable manned aircraft and drones to detect each other. An Altitude Angel press release stated: “Private … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel and Airmate Launch New Drone UTM System
