Commerical UAV Expo Advisory Board
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by RotorDroneMag.com
2d ago
Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders in the commercial drone industry who will be participating on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will guide programming, recommend speakers, and deliver critical insights for the event. Select members of the Advisory Board will also assist with a new event scholarship initiative which will be announced later this spring. The 10th edition of Commercial UAV Expo will take place September 3 – 5, 2024 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada ..read more
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Breakthrough Power Tech
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by RotorDroneMag.com
2w ago
In a groundbreaking demonstration, the Scitor-D, an RC model aircraft, recently took to the skies propelled by the revolutionary Wave Engine Corp.’s J-1 jet engine. What sets this achievement apart is the J-1’s remarkable feature: it operates without any moving parts. The successful flight of the Scitor-D showcased the capabilities of the J-1 engine, which powered the 100-pound model through takeoff and while it executed several mid-air engine stops and starts before smoothly landing. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the realm of aviation, demonstrating the viability of pul ..read more
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HYSKY Society to co-locate with Commercial UAV Expo in 2024
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by RotorDroneMag.com
2w ago
Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo have announced a strategic collaboration to bring HYSKY Society hydrogen aviation education to Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV, September 3-5, 2024. Commercial UAV Expo is the leading global commercial drone trade show and conference, and HYSKY Society produces the world’s largest hydrogen aviation event focused on zero-emission aviation. Together, they aim to enhance the collaborative opportunities for professionals in the commercial drone and hydrogen aviation sectors and advance the future of hydrogen-based flight. “Co-locating the FLYING HY Conference ..read more
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Eagle Eye Tracks Balsa Drones
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by RotorDroneMag.com
4M ago
General Atomics’ new “Eagle Eye” Gray Eagle radar system can track and monitor small balsa drones for targeting and destruction. The Gray Eagle 25M drone features open-architecture, a more powerful engine, advanced data links, and extended range. According to Mike Shortsleeve, Vice President of Defense Department strategic development at GA, these drones, dubbed the 25M variant, are already in production with Eagle Eye installed. Shortsleeve made the announcement in a 9-October 2023 interview at the Association of the U.S. Army’s conference in Washington. GA development of Eagle Eye has accele ..read more
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Marines Test New Autonomous Kaman KARGO Rotorcraft
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by RotorDroneMag.com
4M ago
On 4 October, the Army announced its choice of the Kaman KARGO for a Heavy-Lift Vertical Take Off & Landing (HVTOL) drone capable of carrying supplies to troops in combat, the wounded to safety, or specialized sensor packages to perform reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and other roles. The Marines had picked KARGO last year as a candidate for the Medium variant of their Unmanned Logistics Systems, Air (MULS-A), along with a rival drone from Leidos. KARGO is built by Kaman and partner Near Earth Autonomy. Two full-sized aircraft are ready to fly, and another is about to finish pre-flight ..read more
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Mach Initiative Seeks to Break Speed Record
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by RotorDroneMag.com
4M ago
In 2017, German pilot Niels Herbrich flew his homemade remote-control plane at 465mph (Mach 0.62). Six years later, his speed record remains unbroken. The Mach Initiative aims to break this record with an aircraft that will reach speeds exceeding 600 mph (Mach 0.8) at sea level. Employing a small, closely integrated team of students at the University of Bath has facilitated the rapid iteration of designs. The team has moved from concept to manufacture of its Kingfisher aircraft in under 8-months. In compliance with the requirements of the record, the aircraft must take off, and fly through a 3 ..read more
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Commercial Heavy-Lift RC Drones for Cargo Transportation & Logistics
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by RotorDroneMag.com
4M ago
FlyingBasket’s FB3 is an all-electric multirotor platform that requires no disassembly and can be easily transported inside a van or trailer, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. The versatile UAS has been designed to be BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight)-ready, with a robust data link that transmits critical flight control data and telemetry at ranges of up to 10 km. The FB3 is currently equipped with either an in-house designed remote-controlled hook with cargo sling for payloads of up to 100 kilograms, or a cargo box that can carry payloads of up to 33 kilograms (measuring 81 centimeters ..read more
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Pyka’s Highly Autonomous Crop and Cargo Electric Aircraft
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by RotorDroneMag.com
4M ago
Pyka, a manufacturer of large-scale highly-automated electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport in Oakland, California, announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its zero-emission highly-automated Pelican Spray aircraft for crop protection commercially nationwide. With a gross weight of 1,125 lbs., Pyka says its uncrewed aerial system (UAS) is the largest ever to receive FAA authorization for commercial operation. Pyka’s Pelican Spray can carry up to 540 lbs. (70 gallons) of liquid and spray up to 240 acres per hour. I ..read more
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Commercial UAV Expo to bring thousands of commercial drone professionals to Las Vegas Sep 5-7
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by RotorDroneMag.com
7M ago
More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries will gather at Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, to network, connect, and learn about the newest developments in drone technology, applications, and operations. The event takes place at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2023. “Commercial UAV Expo is at the forefront of commercial drone technology, bringing together industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest developments, share the newest technology, and work cooperatively to create the ..read more
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Advanced Airspace Summit
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by RotorDroneMag.com
8M ago
Commercial UAV Expo Launches New Advanced Airspace Summit to address challenges in navigating trust, regulations, and operations in the future of airspace. Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an important addition to this year’s conference program: the Advanced Airspace Summit. Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, and the Advanced Airspace Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 6, as part of the event’s conference program. “There is currently a large gap between cre ..read more
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