Commercial and defense drone systems provider AeroVironment is flying into a contract with an unnamed nation for more than $17 million, according to a company announcement during the LAAD 2019 defense expo in Rio de Janeiro this week. The company will provide its Puma AE II small unmanned aircraft systems, training and support. “The combat-proven Puma AE delivers rapid … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Wins $17.5 million Drone Contract
Drone Delivery Canada Looks to Spread it Drone Wings
Toronto-based Drone Delivery Canada announced a new business strategy, committing to focus on eight new “business vertical sectors.” In a company release, DDC stated it would pursue new UAV strategies in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, oil-and-gas, mining, agriculture, forestry, construction and courier services. The company had already moved ahead with a solid drone … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Canada Looks to Spread it Drone Wings
Mitsubishi Hitachi Launch Boiler Inspection Drones
When compared to Amazon delivery or police operations, power-plant boiler inspection via drone may not seem sexy, but one Japanese company knows such missions can be life-saving. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. is bringing drone-inspection technologies to check out boilers and similar large-scale indoor structures. The conglomerate plans to offer … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Hitachi Launch Boiler Inspection Drones
RelmaTech Joins NASA’s Drone UTM Project in Nevada
British drone firm RelmaTech will be taking part in a NASA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) program in Nevada to test drone deployment over urban areas. According to a company press release, the company was invited by both NASA and the state of Nevada to conduct “UTM TCL4” testing as well as further testing for Nevada’s UTM Pilot Program. The NASA … [Read more...] about RelmaTech Joins NASA’s Drone UTM Project in Nevada
Making the Wright Brothers Proud: College Partnership Will Enhance Drone Training
When it comes to drones, what could be better than a collaboration involving the Wright Brother’s hometown and their historic first flight location? In what could be called a match made in heaven, North Carolina-based Elizabeth City State University is partnering with Ohio-based Sinclair Community College’s National UAS Training and Certification Center to improve drone … [Read more...] about Making the Wright Brothers Proud: College Partnership Will Enhance Drone Training
