AeroVironment, Inc. Demonstrates Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment, Inc. Demonstrates Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems @UASMagazine: Aerovironment announced the successful maritime demonstration of Interoperability to Interchangeability operations by the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy using AeroVironment’s Puma™ 3 AE small unmanned aircraft systems.

Join the FAA for Drone Safety Day

 WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT.” This year’s safety messages will focus on: 

•    Register your drone 
•    Interact with others
•    Gain knowledge
•    Have a safety plan
•    TRUST and Train

Since 2019, the FAA has hosted the annual campaign dedicated to drone safety and best practices. Safety is a shared responsibility that requires the community and the FAA to work together.           

For additional information and to find virtual and in-person events near you, visit faa.gov. Follow the FAA on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest Drone Safety Day news. 

AeroVironment Donates Over 100 Quantix Recon UAS to Ukraine

AeroVironment Donates Over 100 Quantix Recon UAS to Ukraine @UASMagazine: AeroVironment announced it will donate more than 100 Quantix™ Recon unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and territorial forces.

UK mountain rescue teams trial drone technology to find lost climbers - BBC News

New drone technology is allowing mountain rescue teams to dramatically improve how they search for people who get stuck and stranded on Britain's highest peaks. As well as using drone cameras to find the climbers, the drones can now be fitted with lights and loudspeakers to help communicate with those who are trapped. The new technology has been developing over several years but is now being used in active rescues.