Fast Company calls it a "vampire drone," but the drone developed by a team of researchers at the University of Southern Denmark is designed to find and suck power, not blood. Dramatic headlines aside, the idea has significance for industrial drone flight beyond visual line of sight. With many drones still limited by relatively short battery life, the ability for a drone … [Read more...] about This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying
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UAVOS Introduces Unpiloted Helicopter for Wildfire Suppression
The UVH-170 Drone: A Step Forward in Aerial Surveillance for Firefighting Autonomous UAV developer UAVOS recently announced that their UVH-170 unpiloted helicopter was successfully used to support wildfire suppression efforts, including night operations. Utilizing its combination of visible-light and thermal imaging cameras, the UVH-170 provided vital real-time geospatial … [Read more...] about UAVOS Introduces Unpiloted Helicopter for Wildfire Suppression
Rising Surveillance: The Challenge of UAS Incursions at the U.S.-Mexico Border
The Increasing Unmanned Aircraft Activities at the Border, and the Efforts to Enhance National Security Measures In a recent update highlighting the monitoring challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border, the top official of the U.S. Northern Command reported that the region is experiencing a notable increase in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) incursions, with the numbers … [Read more...] about Rising Surveillance: The Challenge of UAS Incursions at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Inspired Flight, Gremsy: IF800 Tomcat Drone and VIO F1 Gimbal Make Game-Changing EO/IR Package
Empowering Law Enforcement and Utility Sectors with Cutting-Edge Technology, the Integrated Solution Promises Extended Flight Times and Unprecedented Data Collection Capabilities by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT) and Gremsy recently announced a partnership pairing the IF800 Tomcat drone with the Gremsy VIO F1 to create a new … [Read more...] about Inspired Flight, Gremsy: IF800 Tomcat Drone and VIO F1 Gimbal Make Game-Changing EO/IR Package
Liteye Wins DoD Contract: $12.1 Million for Counter Drone and Ground Surveillance Systems
Liteye Systems Awarded $12.1M Contract for Air Defense Systems Colorado-based Liteye Systems, Inc. has won a $12.1M, multi-year contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) "to provide its entire portfolio of integrated multi-domain, multi-mission Air Base Surface and Ground Defense systems, including Counter UAS (C-UAS) solutions," says a company announcement. Continue … [Read more...] about Liteye Wins DoD Contract: $12.1 Million for Counter Drone and Ground Surveillance Systems
