The Supercooled Water Experimental Arctic Tower creates calibrated icing conditions so researchers and students can study how ice buildup affects drone lift, control and performance. The Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute conducts drone icing research in a purpose-built ice tower. … [Read more...] about UAF Ice Tower Gives ACUASI a Controlled Testbed for Drone Icing Research
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TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone Partner for Disaster News Drone Deployment
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone have announced a joint initiative to deploy autonomous drones from pre-positioned drone ports across Japan, targeting faster and safer aerial news coverage during natural disasters. The Limitations of Traditional Disaster … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and KDDI Smart Drone Partner for Disaster News Drone Deployment
Ascent AeroSystems Introduces HELIUS™: A 249g Coaxial Nano UAV Designed for Durability and Performance
An American-Made Alternative in the Sub-250g UAV Market Ascent AeroSystems, a leading U.S. manufacturer of coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has unveiled its latest innovation: HELIUS™. This sub-250g UAV, introduced at VERTICON (formerly HAI Heli-Expo) in Dallas, Texas, aims to set a new standard for durability, affordability, and capability in the lightweight drone … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems Introduces HELIUS™: A 249g Coaxial Nano UAV Designed for Durability and Performance
Q6 V3 UAV: A Powerful New Drone Revolutionizing Public Safety Operations
ideaForge and Drone Nerds Collaborate to Bring Advanced UAV Technology to Public Safety Agencies India's ideaForge Technology Limited, in partnership with US drone distribution and services provider Drone Nerds, has introduced the Q6 V3 UAV to the U.S. market. This next-generation drone is engineered to meet the complex demands of public safety agencies, enabling greater … [Read more...] about Q6 V3 UAV: A Powerful New Drone Revolutionizing Public Safety Operations
BRINC Unveils Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone
BRINC's New Platform Enhances Emergency Response with Rapid Drone Deployment BRINC, a leader in drone technology for first responders, has announced the launch of the Responder drone and Responder Station, marking a significant advancement in Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. This new platform is designed to assist first responders in arriving at emergency scenes … [Read more...] about BRINC Unveils Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone
