This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World
In front of representatives of the Army and the special operation forces of Indonesia, UAVOS Inc. recently demonstrated an “unmanned aerial complex” with a gasoline-powered helicopter UVH-29E. The robotized helicopter demonstrated its biggest strength—being able to operate in a tropical and humid maritime climate—as it successfully completed all of its tasks. UAVOS investor and Board member Vadim Tarasov says that the UAV helicopter has a number of potential use cases, including anti-terrorist operations, law enforcement and intelligence operations, and search and rescue operations.
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Duluth Fire Department in Minnesota considering purchasing EMILY USV
The Duluth Fire Department in Duluth, Minnesota is considering purchasing the Emergency Integrated Lifesaving LanYard (EMILY) drone, which is a 24-pound unmanned water rescue drone that was created by Tucson, Arizona-based Hydronalix.
Equipped with a two-way radio that allows first responders to communicate with the person needing assistance, the unmanned surface vehicle (USV) carries a detachable lifejacket and helmet, and can float with six to eight people holding on to it.
Duluth Fire Capt. Brent Consie says that the city has an extensive amount of shoreline, and is one of the worst spots in the Great Lakes for rip currents.
BAE Systems to develop United Kingdom’s first dedicated autonomous systems testing service
BAE Systems, a company that provides “advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions,” will “design and deliver the UK’s first dedicated autonomous systems testing service,” after being awarded a grant of £457,000 from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
The new service, which is expected to be ready for use later this year, will give customers a “safe, controlled and realistic environment in the Solent” where they can conduct trials and test a variety of systems such as unmanned boats, air vehicles and autonomous sensors.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University awarded grant to develop advanced capabilities for USVs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will develop advanced communication, perception and energy systems for USVs, after being awarded a five-year, $900,000 research grant from the U.S. Office of Naval Research.
Under this grant, Embry-Riddle will seek to accomplish a number of goals, with one focus being to develop “stealthier ways for unmanned vessels on the ocean’s surface to communicate with unmanned underwater vehicles such as submarines.”
Northrop Grumman demonstrates unmanned mine-hunting capabilities in Belgium
Northrop Grumman has announced that using the high-speed AQS-24B sensor, the company has successfully demonstrated unmanned mine-hunting capabilities during the Belgian Defense Technology and Industry Day trials at the Naval Base at Zeebrugge, Belgium.
The demonstration, which is a follow-on to a successful operation that took place in October 2016 during Unmanned Warrior in Scotland, showcased the high area coverage rate (ACR) that is attainable when combining Northrop Grumman’s AQS-24B mine hunting system with the Atlas Elektronik UK ARCIMS USV, a platform that has proven to be extremely stable, and shown that it is ideally suited for towing the high-speed AQS-24B in rough seas.
Students honored for Naval meteorological studies
Graduates of the first Unmanned Maritime Systems Certification program from the University of Southern Mississippi received their certificates late last week in a ceremony marking the end of an unmanned systems demonstration in the Gulf of Mexico.
The class was created by the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, and the 15 graduates were presented their certificates by Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, commander of the meteorological service.
John Meyer, deputy technical director for the command, said the program is the first of its kind in the country. It took about a year and a half to pull together, and more classes are planned.
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WEEKEND ROUNDUP
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World, New Mexico State University used a UAS last week end to record the pregame festivities before their football game. The UAS captured video and took pictures of the event, ineluding the main photo aecompanying this post.
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