The Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia has issued a preliminary set of requirements for pocket-sized drones. The Army hopes to have personnel on the ground equipped with what are being referred to as "Soldier Borne Sensors" (SBS)by 2018. A "soldier borne sensor" is a small, fit in the palm of your hand, type drone that can be used to scout … [Read more...] about Army to Equip Soldiers with Pocket Sized Drones by 2018
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NOAA Coyote Drone Improves Hurricane Models
Estimating the “when and where” of a hurricane is obviously one of the toughest predictions to nail down in meteorology. Now, thanks to a successful test flight, an enhanced drone system may help researchers improve accuracy and save lives. On Thursday, a team from NOAA and Raytheon unleashed a successful mid-air deployment of its advanced Coyote Unmanned Aircraft System … [Read more...] about NOAA Coyote Drone Improves Hurricane Models
Airbus Countermeasure Takes Aim at Errant Drones
Let’s just be clear: Drones ruled CES 2016. From the Drone Rodeo that stormed the nearby Las Vegas desert, to Qualcomm’s new drone development platform to breakthroughs in longer UAV battery life, drone technology proved to be the talk of the Consumer Electronics Show (Note: Check out DRONELIFE’s expansive CES 2016 coverage) However, the anti-drone tech sector also made a … [Read more...] about Airbus Countermeasure Takes Aim at Errant Drones
Space Trash Wars: The Gecko Drone Awakens
As space technology improves, more low-orbit real estate will eventually fill up over the decades with an increasing amount of satellites, space stations and (we assume) Imperial battle spheres (that’s no moon), roguish smugglers and Rebel hideouts. And all that stellar swag is going to create even more space junk. But one researcher thinks the solution to this future waste … [Read more...] about Space Trash Wars: The Gecko Drone Awakens
New Spanish Drone Port Rises from Nazi Ashes
While the Nevada-based Aerodrome is set to become the world’s first drone port, a similar project in Spain may prove to be a first for Europe – a drone research facility recycled from a former Nazi air installation. The Spanish Ministry of Defence announced last month that the Galicia regional government will partner with the agency to fund a $60 million drone port for … [Read more...] about New Spanish Drone Port Rises from Nazi Ashes
