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North Carolina A&T researchers to use drones to improve tropical forecasting and modeling

June 2, 2020
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With a goal of improving tropical forecasting and modeling, a computational science and engineering faculty member and two Ph.D. students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) will use drones to collect data from the eye of hurricanes.

AirData/Research ResourceDomain

Autonodyne, Robotic Skies partner to provide support services for UAS

June 2, 2020
News

UAS and software design and certification expert Autonodyne LLC has partnered with Robotic Skies to develop field maintenance and other support services for Autonodyne’s mission-critical systems and technologies.

AirCommercialDefense/SecurityInternational DefenseTrusted Resource

EHang granted approval to use EHang 216 passenger-grade AAV for air logistics purposes

May 28, 2020
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EHang has obtained the world’s first commercial pilot operation approval to use passenger-grade autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs) for the purpose of air logistics. The approval came from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and is for the EHang 216 AAV.

AirLogistics/Delivery and Movement of Goods/WarehousePassenger Mobility - Air

UAVOS, KACST introduce Saker-1C unmanned aircraft

May 27, 2020
News

UAVOS and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia are collaborating on the development of the newest member of the Saker MALE UAS family, the Saker-1C unmanned aircraft.

AirDefense/SecurityGeneral DefenseGeneral SecurityInternational Defense

Kongsberg Geospatial, partners to use AI and UAS to improve search and rescue ops in Canada

May 26, 2020
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Public Safety Canada has selected Kongsberg Geospatial, Larus Technologies, and the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association of Canada (CASARA) to help develop new methods for using drones in search and rescue operations in remote communities in Canada using geospatial software, artificial intelligence, and machine vision software.

AirDefense/SecurityMapping/SurveyingPublic Safety

Weekend Roundup: May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020
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This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.

AirHealthcare/Medical TransportLogistics/Delivery and Movement of Goods/WarehouseMaritimePublic Safety

Volansi receives Airmanship Special Award from African Drone Forum

May 20, 2020
News

The African Drone Forum awarded Volansi the Airmanship Special Award for its outstanding participation and operational excellence during the Lake Kivu Challenge unmanned aerial vehicle flying competitions.

AirCommercialHealthcare/Medical TransportLogistics/Delivery and Movement of Goods/WarehouseMapping/SurveyingPassenger Mobility - Air

Everdrone using UAS to deliver defibrillators to the scene of cardiac arrests

May 15, 2020
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In Sweden, autonomous drone technology company Everdrone has announced that it is now using UAS to deliver Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the scene of cardiac arrests, which will allow bystanders to initiate life-saving measures while they wait for professional medical care.

AirHealthcare/Medical Transport

XAG uses drones to help restore Australia from wildfire devastation

May 14, 2020
News

Agricultural drone manufacturer XAG has announced that it has joined the first-ever post-fire drone seeding operation on Lake Cobrico, a swamp wildlife reserve located near Warrnambool in Southwest Victoria, Australia.

AgricultureAirNatural Resource Management

Fortem Technologies ensures safe airspace during first phase of UAS IPP in North Carolina

May 14, 2020
News

Fortem Technologies has completed the first phase of the FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program (UAS IPP) in North Carolina.

AirHealthcare/Medical TransportPublic Safety

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