Drones may someday become the first line of defense in hurricane forecasting. A NOAA research paper in Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society reveals that disposable UAS could be used to gather data from a hurricane’s lower eyewall – the most dangerous part. “It’s where the storm draws energy from heat in the water, which influences how strong - and how quickly - … [Read more...] about NOAA Research: Drones Improve Hurricane Forecasting
FAA Taps Drone Experts to Help Develop New Pilot Skills Test
The FAA is tapping a select squad of drone experts to weigh in on pilot testing and certification. The federal agency last week announced the selection of 12 corporations and groups to advise the agency in developing “test administration requirements for the recreational Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aeronautical knowledge and safety test.” Thanks to a 2018 law, … [Read more...] about FAA Taps Drone Experts to Help Develop New Pilot Skills Test
Citadel Fights Rogue Drones for American Agencies
Counter-drone provider Citadel Defense continues to reach new heights with key American agencies. The California-based company has completed a six-month deployment of its anti-drone solutions for three undisclosed agencies, according to a recent Citadel press release. The company adds that the deployment meets “regulatory, safety and critical infrastructure protection … [Read more...] about Citadel Fights Rogue Drones for American Agencies
German Drone Start-up Wingcopter Scores Major Investment
A German drone start-up is flying high this week after winning a multi-million-dollar seed investment from a Singaporean company. Corecam Capital Partners injected an undisclosed, seven-figure funding round to Wingcopter, a UAV firm dedicated to providing “drones for good” to assist at-risk nations. Company officials say they will use the seed money to expand its … [Read more...] about German Drone Start-up Wingcopter Scores Major Investment
Major Drone Contract Paves the Future for Kespry
Drone-based aerial intelligence provider Kespry could soon be the leader in the aerial mining-inspection sector across the Southeast. The California-based company yesterday announced a contract with Midsouth Aggregates, part of North America’s largest aggregate materials producer, CRH. Midsouth will use Kespry’s UAS-based aerial intelligence platform for inventory … [Read more...] about Major Drone Contract Paves the Future for Kespry
