Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.14
…waivers for operations beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). Drones were initially invented for military use, designed as targets for shooting practice. They became weapon systems later. However, people have realized that drones can be of greater service in civilian and industrial use. Consumer drones are popular for aerial photography, and licenses are not required for personal use of smaller drones in most states. However, drone videography takes some skill for the best angles and seamless ins and outs, so a professional is highly recommended. Over the past several years, the drone industry has pivoted to commercial use. UAVs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.05
…helping to understand what's going to be required when it comes to battery and power for beyond visual line-of-sight [BVLOS] operations. Fuel requirements of 20% are well defined for weight in aviation. The FAA [U.S. Federal Aviation Administration] is wise to be careful about this. What does the 500th recharge look like?” “We've been doing a lot of work in wireless and autonomous charging with Commander,” he said. “We also have onboard chargers that are able to be standalone battery chargers and are also looking at contact-based charging systems because Commander can manage onboarding for applications that aren't necessarily contactless.”