Remotely Piloted Systems

The solar-powered Zephyr stayed aloft for an incredible 64 days. Then the aircraft fell back down to Earth.

Malek Murison Picture a scene that’s synonymous with the climate crisis.  Maybe your mind jumped to the Amazon rainforest or the polar ice caps, where deforestation and rapid melting have long been rallying points for conservation efforts.  But the latest research suggests it’s oceans that are key to tempering climate change. In fact, a microorganism…

Recently, Airmap created an uproar in the drone community by posting tweets suggesting remote pilots should be taxed upon take-off and landing.

 AeroVironment, Inc. , a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems, and Arcturus UAV, Inc., a privately-held leading provider of Group 2 and 3 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and services, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AeroVironment will acquire Arcturus UAV for a total purchase price of $405 million, including $355 […]

A Hollywood man is arrested by the FBI after a drone crashed into a LAPD helicopter earlier this year, forcing its pilot to make an emergency landing.

The winners of the international awards dedicated to aerial photography have been announced. Here we showcase a selection of the shots that will be on display in Siena Awards Festival in Italy from 24 October to 29 November

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An image of a Chinese helicopter drone has appeared online. https://twitter.com/RupprechtDeino/status/1278606836124524545 It appears to be for a Type 075 and Type 055 destroyer, the latter of which is a a class of stealth guided missile destroyers meant for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force. The 075 is an amphibious assault ship. The new…

California's DMV today issued a permit to Nuro authorizing the company to test two driverless vehicles on surface streets.

How to make your drone footage and aerial videography stand out. See what a professional drone videographer in Warrington can do for you.

Some people think of drones as a toy or a way to get great pictures, but the tiny aircraft could pose a threat. Some local parishes step up with new technology to prevent potential attacks from the unsuspecting source.

Publication of a new federal aviation regulation, Part 89, and the concurrent, closely related overhaul of Part 107 on January 15 started the clock on

From her kitchen window overlooking the Camarillo Springs Golf Course, Melinda Spunt has a clear view of a partially drained pond, one of several water features on the 18- hole course that was built i

With its bright-yellow armored body, grippy tank-like treads, plow nose and water cannon, the Los Angeles Fire Department's latest piece of equipment looks more like a Star Wars sidekick than a firefighting assistant.

The West Coast of the US is ablaze, turning skies an eerie shade of orange. The Verge captured photos of the apocalyptic landscape in San Francisco via drone as wildfires raged nearby.

Today, the DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit is announcing not one, not two, but five such drones that have been tested, approved, and are now formally available for government use — including two from formerly consumer-focused drone companies Skydio (based in California) and Parrot (based in France).

Part One of Three in this Series. At first glance, this may be the most boring blog post ever. Or, it might be the most important if you are fumbling over your video settings. Drone video settings and how they work is still the subject of much confusion in the DJI community.  I am no […]

We designed this guide for both experienced photographers and those of you who are new to drone photography.  We'll cover some basic background items, how

Beta Technologies' Alia, which debuted Friday, draws inspiration from the ultra-efficient Arctic tern. The craft may one day transport organs for transplants.

The Japanese company Cartivator has completed the first phase of manned flight tests of the promising SkyDrive flying machine.

California's landscape of everyday life is changing under the state's stay-home order. These drone photos prove it.