The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new initiative to support scientific research for the development of drones that fly like bats and insects. The Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Defense Enterprise Science Initiative (DESI), "a new pilot program that supports university-industry collaboration on use-inspired basic research," says the … [Read more...] about DoD Introduces Contest for New Drones that Fly Like Bats and Insects
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Aerial Thermal Imaging for Emergency Services: the FLIR Expert Webinar
Leading thermal imaging solutions provider FLIR is helping the public safety sector get on board with drones. "Of all the uses of this technology, this to me is by far the most important," says FLIR's global sales manager and webinar presenter Randall Warnas. The webinar offers a must-see overview for anyone connected to the public safety sector in drones: solution … [Read more...] about Aerial Thermal Imaging for Emergency Services: the FLIR Expert Webinar
French Defense Agency Invests in Elistair Tethered Drones
French drone company Elistair has signed an agreement with the DGA – French Defense procurement Agency – to finance its AIRWATCH project, a tethered drone for surveillance and telecommunications. The DGA will finance Elistair's research and development in the AIRWATCH project through the RAPID program, supporting innovations with a strong potential for deployment in the … [Read more...] about French Defense Agency Invests in Elistair Tethered Drones
Drones Can Help Respond to Disasters – As Long as They Belong There
News and Commentary. In the category of "this shouldn't need to be said," we'll say it - drone operators should stay away from the California wildfires if they aren't part of the emergency response. The FAA has issued temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) over the fires, and warns that violators may be fined up to $20,000. Western region FAA representative Ian Gregor issued … [Read more...] about Drones Can Help Respond to Disasters – As Long as They Belong There
Cost of Operation: Will the New Yuneec Drone Set the Standard?
Yuneec partnered with local law enforcement at this month's InterDrone conference to demonstrate their new H520 drone for accident reconstruction. While the demonstration was impressive, it's the overall cost of operation which makes Yuneec's new offering stand out, says Douglas Spotted Eagle - a well-known industry leader and Yuneec's Director of Commercial Business Product … [Read more...] about Cost of Operation: Will the New Yuneec Drone Set the Standard?