In an effort to jump-start a drone economy, Russia is investing millions to boost UAS infrastructure. International Aero Navigation Systems received $7.15 million from Russia’s National Technological Initiative Fund to “accommodate UAS flight design and certification testing [at a] UAS Test Site.” Russia’s Civil Aviation Authority granted IANS permission to conduct drone … [Read more...] about Russia Launches Drone Testing, UTM Project
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Russian Startup Crowdfunds Drones-for-Schools Project
A Russian startup is hoping a $30,00 crowdfunding campaign will advance drone education in the classroom. Copter Express Technologies (COEX) recently created an Indiegogo campaign dubbed the COEX Clover Educational Drone Kit. The programmable quadcopter kit teaches students how to assemble drones from scratch using open-source software and basic components. Company … [Read more...] about Russian Startup Crowdfunds Drones-for-Schools Project
Russian Postal Drone Service Gets Off to Rocky Start
A Russian drone designed to be used for rural deliveries got off to a rocky start this week. At its unveiling, the drone's first flight started and finished with it veering wildly off course, crashing into a wall at full speed and ending up in pieces. It's fair to say that residents and officials present at the ceremony in the Siberian city of Ulan-Ude were not … [Read more...] about Russian Postal Drone Service Gets Off to Rocky Start
Watch: Russian Drone Pilot Flies Quad Toward Space
A Russian drone pilot has flown a custom drone to the edge of space. He caught the whole thing on camera. For a bunch of reasons, drone pilots in most countries around the world are subjected to limits on how high they can fly. The most obvious reason for this limit - usually around 400ft - is to lessen the likelihood of a drone coming into contact with a manned … [Read more...] about Watch: Russian Drone Pilot Flies Quad Toward Space
Meet Nimbus, the Indestructible Racing Drone
Crowdfunding and drones have a very mixed relationship. Take the recent burst bubble of the Lily Drone. Despite raising over 30 million dollars, the company had to close down amid claims that what it was offering simply couldn't stand up to what the reality would turn out like. Needless to say, it's not going to stop other ambitious startups from seeking funds to make their … [Read more...] about Meet Nimbus, the Indestructible Racing Drone
