Weekend Roundup: Black Friday Special
AUVSI Black Friday Hobbyist Shopping Guide.
With the increasing stability and affordability of unmanned aerial systems for recreational use, more hobby photographers and RC enthusiasts are looking to buy an unmanned aircraft this holiday season. This buying guide lists the top consumer unmanned systems, the main features of each, and expected Black Friday sale prices to help make sense of the buying experience.
Currently, it is only legal to operate an unmanned aircraft for recreational use and not for profit. However, with the burgeoning ubiquity of unmanned hobby aircraft floating overhead, it is essential that anyone looking to try the skies is property educated on the safe operation rules that apply to UAS users in the United States. This link outlines airspace regulations and safe operation standards regarding recreational use of these aircraft. We urge users to “Fly Responsibly.”
Below is a roundup of noteworthy news this week in the unmanned systems and robotics world including a higher schooler who attended school with a telepresence robot.
After an emergency appendix surgery, a student from South Huntington, New York attended high school via a telepresence robot. (ABC News)
A Team from two South Korean institutes unveiled a 3-D printed humanoid robot that combines aesthetics, function, durability and interaction planning. (3ders)
A quadriplegic man confined to his home used Google glasses and an unmanned aircraft to experience and reach into the outside world. (The Guardian)
New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority is seeking public and industry input on new rules for operating unmanned aircraft. (The New Zealand Herald)
Japan’s ministry of defense is seeking billions in new military systems, including Global Hawk UAS. (War is Boring)
Russia’s Ministry of Communications and Mass Media is considering using unmanned airships for mail deliveries. (Russia Beyond the Headlines)
