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January 11, 2018

Boeing Unveils New Unmanned Cargo Air Vehicle Prototype

The Electric Vertical-Takeoff-And-Landing Multi-Copter UAV Is Designed To Carry Up To 500 Pounds

Boeing has unveiled a new unmanned electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV) prototype that will be used to test and evolve Boeing's autonomy technology for future aerospace vehicles. It is designed to transport a payload up to 500 pounds for possible future cargo and logistics applications.

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Fat Shark Introduces Drone Racing Training Kit

Designed For Entry-Level Racers

A drone racing training kit targeted at those looking to get into the sport has been introduced by Fat Shark, the makers of FPV headsets for drone racing. The entry-level kit, called 101, consists of a custom-designed quadcopter, race-ready recon goggles and a professional-grade radio controller.

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AEE And Selfly Camera Develop UAS-Smartphone-Case

Takes 'Selfies' To A Whole New Level, Company Says

AEE Aviation Technology Inc. and Selfly Camera LLC have introduced AEE Selfly, which is a smartphone case with an embedded UAS.

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Drones Prove Reliable, Cost-Efficient Tool For Wildlife Surveys

Tend To Be More Flexible, Cheaper And Safer Than Using Manned Aircraft

Drones can be as effective as traditional methods for conducting wildlife population assessments, two Duke University studies confirm. The studies used remote-controlled unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS) and traditional aircraft to conducted population surveys of gray seals on remote islands off the coasts of eastern Canada and New England.

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Sentera Brings Elevation Maps To The AgVault Platform

New Products To Help Manage Time And Resources For The 2018 Growing Season

Sentera has announced the availability of elevation maps within the Sentera AgVault platform, offering agronomists, crop consultants, and growers additional field insights. The system now delivers elevation variance maps. Topography and elevation data helps ag professionals increase operating efficiencies when building variable rate prescriptions, creating drainage or land-leveling plans, and designing subsurface drainage. Elevation maps are ordered within AgVault with the click of a button and are delivered as both a color-mapped topographic map image and set of industry-standard shapefiles.

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Gogo AVANCE L3 Delivers Affordable, Customizable Broadband Connectivity To BizAv

Small, Lightweight Form Factor Ideal For Light Jets And Turboprops

Gogo Business Aviation has unveiled Gogo AVANCE L3, an innovative new inflight connectivity system that delivers the benefits of the Gogo AVANCE platform to passengers and flight departments in a small, lightweight form factor, with the most affordable pricing options in business aviation. Gogo’s breakthrough technology platform lets users customize their inflight experience based on their unique needs, and can be installed on business aircraft of all types and sizes, but is an ideal solution for smaller aircraft including turboprops and light jets.

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Fortem DroneHunter Ready For Market

Uses Netting To Counter Potential Drone Threats

The Fortem DroneHunter is ready for market, according to the company, which raised $5.5 million last year to start production.

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Aberystwyth University Invests In UAV LiDAR For Forestry Research

Focus On Measuring Several Factors In British Forests

The Earth Observation and Ecosystem Dynamics Group at Aberystwyth University has invested in a drone-based LiDAR and spectral imaging package in order to enhance their research across the globe.

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AUVSI Trusted Operator Program Launched

Steering Committee And Brand Ambassadors Selected To Develop UAS Training Protocols

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced the appointment of leading industry stakeholders to serve on a steering committee and as brand ambassadors who will develop the Trusted Operator Program (TOP) for remote pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training organizations.

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NBAA Welcomes New Acting FAA Administrator Elwell

Bolen Anticipates Ongoing Good Relationship With The Agency

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen has released a statement regarding Dan Elwell, who became acting administrator of the FAA on January 7.

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Yuneec Unveils Typhoon H Plus

Makes Entrance Into Fixed Wing And Racing Drone Categories At CES 2018

Yuneec International has entered two new categories with the unveiling of the all-new fixed wing Firebird FPV and all-new HD Racer for a more immersive flight. Additionally, the company announced the second generation of its proven six-rotor hex platform, Typhoon H Plus. The category expansion and product line advancements are a result of Yuneec's ongoing commitment to deliver industry leading technologies and pilot-centric features for an unparalleled electric aviation experience.

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