UAVOS has finished testing the new version of the main rotor blades that will be installed on unmanned helicopters that have a take-off mass of 50 kilograms and a rotor diameter of 2600 millimeters.
By gluing into the leading edge an all-metal edging, composite blades are improved, which has led to the improvement of the aerodynamic stability of the blade. Additionally, wear resistance has been increased during flights in severe weather conditions such as rain, snow and dust, which doubles the operating life of the product in the process.
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Auterion, Quantum-Systems bring Vector and Scorpion small UAS to U.S. Government Defense and Security markets
Auterion Government Solutions Inc (AGS Inc) and Quantum-Systems GmbH have partnered to bring the Vector and Scorpion small UAS (sUAS) to the U.S. Government Defense and Security markets.
The companies have combined what they describe as “best-in-class sUAS hardware” with Auterion OS, which is a secure, scalable, open source, operating system that is currently being used on a variety of small UAS including multi-rotors and hybrid VTOL Group 2 air vehicles.
“We are excited to be working with Quantum-Systems to bring forth a new, integrated, rucksack portable sUAS that we feel will transform the way our customers collect, process and disseminate ISR and Situation Awareness information, in all environments,” says David Sharpin, CEO of AGS Inc.
Self-driving shuttles to connect residents to community resources in Linden neighborhood of Columbus
A one-year self-driving shuttle pilot program is set to launch in Columbus, Ohio.
Known as the Linden LEAP (Linden Empowers All People), the pilot program, which is being funded by Columbus’ win of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge, will service destinations around the South Linden neighborhood of Columbus from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with stops in service during school arrival and dismissal times.
Linden LEAP is being described as the nation’s first public self-driving shuttle in a residential area.
Autonomous vehicle pilot program set to launch in Peoria, Arizona in late February
Peoria, Arizona’s city council has approved the funding for a 60-day autonomous vehicle pilot program with Beep, an autonomous mobility technologies company based in Florida.
The program will result in Arizona’s first shared-ride, autonomous shuttle operating on a public street.
“This transportation pilot is a unique experiment for our community,” says Mayor Cathy Carlat.
“We see this as an important step as we seek to understand some of the innovative solutions that exist around the world, and how they bring value to Peoria residents.”
Adsys Controls' XSight 1721 next generation video processor being used for UAS detection/tracking and remote sensing systems
Adsys Controls Inc. has introduced its XSight 1721 next generation video processor, which provides advanced video processing solutions for applications that require reduced Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP).
According to Adsys Controls, initial customers are using the XSight 1721 within UAS detection/tracking and remote sensing systems.
“XSight 1721 is an enabler for systems demanding more complex video processing and analytics,” says Brian Goldberg, CEO of Adsys Controls.
“The market has been pushing for a low power and size solution and the XSight 1721 meets that need.”
NASC successfully completes test flight of NASC TEROS UAV; UAV featured in Super Bowl commercial
Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) successfully completed a test flight of the NASC TEROS UAV, Technology Demonstrator at the NASC Unmanned Aerial Systems Flight Operations and Training Center at the Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York.
During the flight, the UAV flew for approximately an hour and a half in both manual and autonomous flight profiles, which successfully tested the aircraft systems / avionics suite.
“Today’s successful flight is a huge step toward reaching our ultimate goal of TEROS approval for integration into the National Airspace,” says Richard Leverich, senior program engineer, Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation.
Airborne Incident Response Team, APD Humanitario launch Latin America rendition of DroneResponders
During a week-long workshop for emergency services professionals that took place from January 21-25 in Bogota, Colombia, Airborne Incident Response Team (AIRT) and APD Humanitario officially unveiled DroneResponders Latin America, a Spanish language-based initiative to facilitate UAS for good.
Representatives from Colombia’s premier emergency services organizations were present during the official launch of DroneResponders in Colombia, including Civil Defense Colombia, Firefighters Colombia, and The Colombian Red Cross.
Northrop Grumman brings DA/RC view to the modern battlefield
Northrop Grumman makes plenty of intelligent systems, including unmanned ones, and so do many other defense contractors.
The company would like to allow them to all work together, seamlessly, while requiring relatively little human oversight: what it calls Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), and its subset, Distributed Autonomous Responsive Control, or DA/RC.
"It is essentially a battle manager on steroids," says Scott Winship, the senior vice president for advanced programs at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. "These are all command nodes that exist, and communication nodes that exist ... so we could use what we have and link them this way."
UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency to explore how UAS can help make lifesaving missions safer
A new project in the United Kingdom will explore if UAS could “boost missions” by visiting rescue sites ahead of air, sea or land based recovery teams, and provide a full picture of the situation to help develop the appropriate response.
The project, which was announced by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), will also examine how current regulation can be developed to unlock the potential of UAS, and help those in distress on the UK’s coastline by making rescues safer and more efficient.
