from MTSI — Vahana, an electric, self-piloted vehicle project being developed by A³, the advanced projects and partnerships outpost of Airbus Group in Silicon Valley, recently awarded a Flight Test and Range Services contract to Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), and their partner, SOAR Oregon (SOAR). Vahana is a self-piloted flying vehicle platform for individual … [Read more...] about MTSI & SOAR Oregon Receive Flight Test Contract for the self piloted Vahana
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5 Winners to Airbus Drone Challenge Announced
Airbus Group SE and Local Motors Inc. held a ceremony held at which they announced the winners of the “Airbus Cargo Drone Challenge ”, a co-creation competition for the next generation of commercial drones, which both companies launched in April. The challenge solicited designs that would 1) be designed for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and efficient forward flight; a … [Read more...] about 5 Winners to Airbus Drone Challenge Announced
Report: Anti-drone Industry Will Hit $1B mark by 2022
We’ve all heard about the exponential growth of the commercial drone market. But, as Newton said, every action has an equal but opposite reaction and such wisdom is especially true in the anti-drone market. According to a new study by India-based business-intelligence firm MarketsandMarkets, the anti-drone market is expected to grow to a billion-dollar industry within six … [Read more...] about Report: Anti-drone Industry Will Hit $1B mark by 2022
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
JetBlue Pilots Report Nearby Drone Near FL Airport
A JetBlue pilot reported see a drone as he landed an Airbus A320 on Monday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to the FAA. "We just had a drone at our location cross over the top of us at 5,000 feet," the unidentified JetBlue Pilot reported to the control tower. “The pilot did not take evasive action. The FAA will investigate,” the FAA stated in a … [Read more...] about JetBlue Pilots Report Nearby Drone Near FL Airport
