Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin firm (NYSE: LMT) has efficiently validated the superior management legal guidelines to efficiently fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in each helicopter and airplane modes. Powered by batteries, the 115 kilos (52kg) twin prop-rotor prototype has demonstrated operational stability and maneuverability throughout all flight regimes, and the potential…
4 The FPV neighborhood is at all times pushing the boundaries, and after I heard about the potential of constructing an 8S freestyle drone, I knew I needed to strive it. On this construct log, I’m sharing how I constructed an 8S 5-inch freestyle FPV drone, and what components I used. Whether or not you’re…
Latvia strengthens its protection capabilities with high-speed interceptor drone growth Latvia has awarded a analysis and growth (R&D) contract to Origin Robotics, a protection know-how startup, for the event of a high-speed interceptor drone. The initiative is a part of the nation’s broader technique to construct a multi-layered counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) and improve nationwide…
The Nationwide Police Air Service (NPAS) has chosen international producer Schiebel to assist its most bold trial to this point of ‘Past the Visible Line of Sight’ (BVLOS) uncrewed plane operations. The trial – which, in 2024, efficiently achieved a spot within the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) BVLOS integration sandbox – will consider the feasibility of…
Complete Invoice Might Restrict Drone Use by Authorities Companies Missouri lawmakers are at present contemplating Home Invoice 210 (HB 210), the “Unmanned Aerial Methods Safety Act of 2025,” which goals to control and limit using drones by authorities companies inside the state, significantly these manufactured in nations of concern like China. The proposed laws is…
Main ornithologist finds no indicators of disturbance amongst seabirds on Eday, Orkney A research on seabird colonies carried out by ornithologist Dr. Roy Armstrong and ecologist Caitlin Henderson has discovered no indicators of disturbance because of current drone flights operated by Windracers to and from Eday in Orkney. The findings are important given drone firms…
7 The BetaFPV Pavo Femto is a 2S 75mm tiny whoop designed particularly for the DJI O4 Air Unit. Weighing underneath 100g together with the battery, it delivers spectacular 4K onboard recording and a crisp 1080p reside video feed. On this assessment, I’ll stroll you thru my first impressions, discussing design, setup, flight efficiency, and…
At this 12 months’s Drone Present Korea (DSK) 2025 in Busan, a notable keynote highlighted the potential of drone expertise in remodeling medical logistics, notably in growing nations. Dr. Yi Zhang, a Well being Economist on the World Financial institution, introduced compelling analysis on how drones may bridge crucial healthcare gaps. Challenges in Healthcare Logistics…
After studying the opinion article 1 written by AUVSI President Michael Robbins, I used to be extraordinarily disheartened on the tone, presentation of “information” and overt gaslighting relating to laws associated to using drones from China. The Legislation Enforcement Drone Affiliation (LEDA) stays platform agnostic, and we urge AUVSI, which stands for the Affiliation of Uncrewed Automobile…
4.1K Coming into the world of FPV drone flying could be fairly daunting, particularly with all of the completely different FPV techniques accessible to select from: analog, DJI, Walksnail and HDZero. Understanding the aim, value, and capabilities of every system is essential in making an knowledgeable resolution that most closely fits your wants. A number…