Weekend Roundup: October 16, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
News
DRONERESPONDERS Global Public Safety UAS Summit to highlight benefits of drones to public safety sector
During Xponential, the DRONERESPONDERS Global Public Safety UAS Summit will highlight the immense benefits that drone technology provides to public safety agencies and first responders across the world.
Speakers tout success of UAS IPP program during Episode II of FAA UAS Symposium
With the current iteration of the UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) set to conclude in October, speakers during Episode II of the 5th annual FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition reflected on the success of the program, and the immense value that it has provided over the last three years. “It is spectacular to... Continue reading
FIRST iZ, KnackForge partner to create control systems hardware and software for UAS tech
A patent-pending UAS that allows drones to be dispatched autonomously by 911 operators called FIRST iZ has announced a partnership with KnackForge to create control systems hardware and software for its FIRST Port drone port, as well as its launch ecosystem.
Weekend Roundup: July 10, 2020
This Week (and last week) in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Parrot, DroneSense partner to enhance UAS capabilities of public safety UAS teams
Parrot has announced a partnership with software company DroneSense. Using DroneSense's comprehensive drone management platform, public safety organizations can build, manage, and scale their UAS programs.
Sierra-Olympic Technologies releases new Vayu HD camera
Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc. has released its new Vayu HD camera.
FAA highlights waivers that can help during COVID-19 pandemic
The Federal Aviation Administration is granting drone flight waivers to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an agency official, but some won't extend beyond current stay-at-home restrictions.
DroneUp acquires AeroVista Innovations to provide full-service drone training to private and public sector organizations
To provide private and public sector organizations with full-service drone training, DroneUp has acquired AeroVista Innovations LLC (AVI).
Union Robotics Offers New UAV Factory Training Program
Robotics company Union Robotics is now offering a factory training certification program called R.A.F.T (Remote Aircraft Factory Training) to accompany its UAS. According to Union Robotics, the new program is the “most comprehensive training and certification instruction offered by a manufacturer in the industry.” Through the program, industrial drone pilots will be prepared on how... Continue reading