Weekend Roundup

                                                     

Image courtesy DVN GL.

Unmanned, battery-powered ships could revolutionize coastal sea shipping by making it cheaper, more efficient and safer, says classification and advisory company DVN GL, which is developing the ReVolt unmanned ship to prove it. (Seatrade Global)

Release of the U.S. Navy’s planned request for proposals for a carrier-launched UAS has been delayed indefinitely. (DefenseWorld.net)

The Texas FAA UAS test site adds another range to its portfolio, as UAS flights will begin from Port Mansfield in October. (The Monitor)

An exposition in Tianjin, China, shows the country’s plans for unmanned systems, including inflatable UAS and four-legged ground robots. (IHS Jane’s)

Canada’s permit-based system is enabling businesses to incorporate unmanned aircraft into their daily operations, while commercial use continues to be largely grounded in the United States. (Gigaom)