from sUAS News LAFAYETTE, Colo.–Hummingbird- Today Reference Technologies announced the release of three models of its Hummingbird® line of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). “After two and a half years of development and testing, the Hummingbird aircraft will begin customer deliveries in Q3 of this year,” said Allen Bishop, founder and … [Read more...] about Reference Technologies Announces Hummingbird Line of Drones
UN Considers Drone Use in Central African Republic
Herve Ladsous, the UN under-secretary-general for peacekeeping operations has considered the potential use of drones to assist in monitoring the sectarian violence in Africa’s Central Republic. If the drones are deployed, it would be prior to the deployment of more than 12,000 peacekeepers. When asked about the use of drones, the under-secretary went on to say, “I think this is … [Read more...] about UN Considers Drone Use in Central African Republic
Live Feed from The Small Unmanned Systems Business Expo 2014 Day 2
Didn't make it to SF for the Expo? Watch it here. Scheduled for May 9, 2014 The second day of our show live from San Francisco all times Pacific. 8:55 -- 9:00 Opening statements -- Patrick Egan -- sUAS News 9:00 to 9:20 Gabe Ladd -- Advanced Concepts Consulting 9:20 to 9:50 Todd Jacobs -- NOAA 9:50 -10:10 Marko Peljhan -- C-Astral 10:00 -- 12:00 SAR Workshop -- Gene … [Read more...] about Live Feed from The Small Unmanned Systems Business Expo 2014 Day 2
FBI Investigating St. Louis Drone Crash
from The Gateway Pundit The FBI is assisting St. Louis police who are investigating the crash of a camera-carrying drone into a downtown skyscraper Monday. There’s no indication anyone has come forward to claim the pilot-less aircraft. It crashed into the 30th floor balcony of the Metropolitan Square Building on Broadway. The federal aviation administration does … [Read more...] about FBI Investigating St. Louis Drone Crash
The GoPro drone that makes art in the sky
from The Guardian Photographer Rus Turner strapped his camera to a drone – or quadcopter – and sent it sky-high to capture the rolling countryside of Hampshire from a dramatic new angle Continue Reading at TheGuardian.com... … [Read more...] about The GoPro drone that makes art in the sky
