iHLS TV – Giant Robots, Commercial Drones and Stolen Mobiles
Articles and issues covered in this episode:
Australian authorities warn commercial drone operators
New technology allows remote wiping of mobile devices
Giant lobster robot saves lives and conducts...
New U.S. Military Tactical Drones
The U.S. Army ordered new, small VTOL tactical drones to conduct battlefield intelligence-gathering missions.
The U.S. Army has contracted Datron, a manufacturer of unmanned platforms,...
iHLS TV – Underwater Security, Smartphone Exploits and Drone Hacking
Articles and issues discussed in this episode:
Russians hack U.S. drone over Crimea
New study: U.S. borders with Mexico damage local wildlife
New underwater sonar for drilling...
Drone Danger – Accidents Waiting to Happen
Drones have been expanding into the civilian world for a while now, and many private operators enjoy piloting them – but there are dangers....
U.S. FAA Called to Expedite UAS Rulemaking
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) joined 31 other organizations in urging the Federal Aviation...
The New Marines Autonomous Helicopter
One marine could control an autonomous, unmanned supply helicopter with an app on his tablet * A new U.S. Navy project.
One marine holding a...
Flying Car’s Maiden Flight
Advanced Tactics Inc. announced that it has successfully completed the first flight test of the Black Knight Transformer, a modular and roadable vertical takeoff...
The Future of War: Hacking Drones
A recent report of a U.S. surveillance drone flying over the Crimea region of Ukraine being hacked by Russian forces, is just one of...
iHLS TV – Robots, Spies and Global Cyber Threats
Issues and articles discussed in this episode:
HeartBleed - Major, global cyber-security breach discovered
Britain's new Porton Man robot tests protective gear mean for soldiers
Global Hawk...
A New UAS for Agricultural Use
A Swiss company is marketing a new UAS that was devolved specifically for agricultural use.
Sensefly has developed the E-BEE AG so that it can...
Turkish Company To Build New Anka Engine
Turkish national engine specialist Tusas Turkish Engine Industries (TEI), will build a new engine for the country's indigenous UAV.
TEI has created a task force...
Troublesome Radar Delays Triton UAV Development
Efforts to fix the problematic sense and avoid system on the Triton UAS continue. The U.S. Navy continues to assess its options to replace...
New: UAV-based Wireless Communications
Missions in remote, forward operating locations often suffer from a lack of connectivity to tactical operation centers and access to valuable intelligence, surveillance, and...
iHLS TV – Aerostats Special Edition
Issues and articles discussion in this episode:
Israeli manufacturers report a growing demand for electro optical payloads for aerostats
U.S. Government evaluates aerostat systems for use...
Spain: Enemy of UAS Enthusiasts
Spain’s State Agency for Aerial Security, the AESA, has issued a blanket ban on commercial drone use everywhere in the country, reports The Spain...
New Tests for one of the World’s Largest Drones
Global Hawk, one of the world's largest drones, collects intelligence and transmits it to ground stations via satellite * The drone's capabilities were demonstrated in a...
iHLS TV – Tracking Mobiles, Cyber Warfare and Printed UAVs
Articles and issues discussed in this week's report:
Israeli Companies target the booming UAE HLS market
British engineeris print ready-to-use UAV
New tech allows authorities to easily...
UAS to be Used for Search and Rescue
Small unmanned air system (UAS) could soon be used to help find people missing in remote parts of the country
Search and Rescue members from...
South Korea Blames North for Crashed Drone
South Korea pointed to North Korea as a strong suspect in a probe into where two crashed drones—one of which reportedly neared the presidential...
New Drones to Assist with Nuclear Hazards
Hazardous nuclear events have the potential to cause huge levels of widespread damage to individuals and the environment. Getting close enough to these incidents...
3D Printed UAS – A Reality
Engineers at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield have successfully printed a 1.5m-wide prototype unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for...
Israel’s Advanced Payloads
TAMAM payload in the hellicopter of a Georgia sheriff * IAI's TAMAM division celebrates its 50th birthday
You'll find them attached to the underside of...
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A recent breakthrough by MIT researchers could upgrade quality control operations in warehouses and factories. Using a novel imaging method, a robotic system can...
