Emergency scenarios will be able to be dealt with quicker, more safely and more efficiently thanks to a new strategic partnership between DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, and Rosenbauer International AG, the world-leading manufacturer of fire service vehicles and firefighting equipment. From today, the
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From time to time, folks like to alert me to stories that they believe need telling for various reasons. Sometimes it is just good old-fashioned FAA bureaucratic bungling, arbitrary favoritism, obfuscation and or your garden-variety industry shenanigans. Other times it might be more severe matters like national security issues, spying,
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There is an unfounded perception that drones are dangerous and going to bring down hundreds of passenger aircraft. Gatwick was shut down and chaos ensued based on zero evidence of a drone in the sky. It was a chicken licken story from start to finish that created a narrative for
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A ‘pandemic drone’ to remotely monitor and detect people with infectious respiratory conditions is being developed by the University of South Australia (UniSA) in partnership with a Canadian company. The drone will be fitted with a specialised sensor and computer vision system that can monitor temperature, heart and respiratory rates,
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Enable FCC mode on DJI FPV System (700mW 8 Channels)
In CE mode, the maximum output is limited to 25mW, and there are only 4 channels available, while in FCC mode those numbers are increased to 700mW and 8 channels. I will show you how to switch to FCC
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Enable 1200mW Output On DJI FPV System
Here is a hack to enable 1200mW on your DJI FPV Goggles and Air Unit Output Power. However, please make sure you follow your local regulations regarding radio transmission power and frequency. By default, the maximum output power of the DJI FPV
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CAL Analytics recently secured a $1.4M contract with the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) to lead the development of a contingency management platform (CMP) for beyond visual line of sight drone operations. Interoperability, Resiliency and Contingency Management for Ohio UAS Operations is one of six projects awarded in round four
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ARPAS-UK is coordinating a National “COVID-19″ Drone Capability Taskforce for the drone industry. Behind the scenes we are working hard to push the capabilities of the drone industry and making sure that Government Departments are reminded of the expertise and capabilities of the Drone community in the UK. Whilst we
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Europe’s drone market is expected to build up to 10 billion euros a year by 2035, topping 15 billion euros by 2050 SUGUS is a European Commission project that aims to speed up the takeup of Europe’s GNSSs to ensure safe airspace access by unmanned aircraft Using EGNOS and Galileo,
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AirshowStuff and This Is Flight present some of the best highlights of EAA AirVenture 2019 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in a video of just over 50 minutes… Look for massive warbird formations, the Twin Tiger Aerobatic Team (RIP Mark Nowosielski), the Yak-110 prop/jet hybrid, the XP-82 Twin Mustang, a gathering of
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Spain’s GMV has been awarded the SUGUS project (Solution for E-GNSS U Space Service), which aims to speed up the take-up of GNSS and Galileo in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) segment. SUGUS, an 18-month, 485,000-euro, European Union R&D project, is to be carried out by a GMV-led consortium involving
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Yates Electrospace Corporation has announced the launch of a civilian subsidiary, AVIUS Air Delivery, to provide immediate air response for humanitarian relief efforts, natural disasters and pandemics such as the current COVID-19 crisis, based on the technology of their successful 1-ton, military resupply glider Silent Arrow. Silent Arrow’s tightly
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The U.S. Marine Corps is planning to change its aviation community significantly as part of a long-range effort to align its force structure more with the National Defense Strategy, including doubling the number of unmanned aerial system (UAS) squadrons and deactivating three rotary-wing squadrons. In a March 23 release, the
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Liteye Systems, Inc. has announced the receipt of an add-on specialty production order for $3 M. The contract will ensure delivery of hardware for US Government urgent requirements during this unprecedented time dealing with COVID-19. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Sector by the
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Colorado Manufacturer promotes stability in Defense Industrial Base,provides key Counter UAS (CUAS) Systems during turbulent times Centennial Colorado — Liteye Systems, Inc, a world leader in Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), announced the receipt of an add-on specialty production order for $3M. The contract will ensure delivery
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Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT; OTC: TAKOF; Frankfurt: ABB.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) is reaching out to the healthcare industry, including – hospitals, seniors’ homes, medical labs and related organizations for use case applications for drone delivery related to COVID-19. “In the news we are
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Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT), Montana-based company that specializes in delivering technology solutions for counter small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), is volunteering additional services and facilities to help support with the increase in demand of medical supplies, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Air National Guard (ANG) have signed a contract for GA-ASI to supply its Detect and Avoid System (DAAS) for one MQ-9 Block 1 and one MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). “Our Detect and Avoid System has been extensively tested and
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AAUS is proud once again to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian unmanned systems industry. For the 2020 awards, over 100 nominations were received for the 5 award categories highlighting the strength of our rapidly developing industry. The finalists made impressive reading
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MVT Geo-solutions, in partnership with Iris Automation, has been granted the first Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) by Transport Canada using only onboard Detect-and-Avoid (DAA). The approval was granted based on the utilization of Iris Automation’s DAA system, called Casia, which provides commercial drones with automated collision avoidance
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Using a novel type of cameras, researchers from the University of Zurich have demonstrated a flying robot that can detect and avoid fast-moving objects. A step towards drones that can fly faster in harsh environments, accomplishing more in less time. Drones can do many things, but avoiding obstacles is not
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Futurist Thomas Frey has predicted that drones will become the most disruptive technology in human history. In a quiet residential neighborhood in Christiansburg, Virginia., one happens to be disrupting the work of two landscapers. The workers silence their weed eaters, looking to the sky in wonder as the whining drone
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Queensland University of Technology researchers will apply their innovative method for detecting koalas using drones and infrared imaging in a collaborative project to identify wildlife populations in bushfire affected areas. Associate Professor Grant Hamilton has joined with Noosa and District Landcare to launch a project that will use technology and
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Geely Auto launched its own proprietary online sales system that offered consumers the complete one stop solution for ordering online that included the modification of vehicle specifications, online financing and insurance as well as giving the option of establishing a home delivery in a contactless solution. Geely Auto has also
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Further to the special CAA briefing sent out on 24 March 2020, we can now announce the details of the first tranche of regulatory relief measures we are putting in place. During these unprecedented times we need to be flexible and responsive in our regulatory approach, and this first tranche
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On a lighter note, here is a video of a drone shooting video of big cats. When it gets too close, the results are dramatic.
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