Awesome first high-res images of Pluto taken by the New Horizon spacecraft. Presence of sizable ice mountains indicate that they may consist of water ice, possibly indicating the presence of water.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/15/us/nasa-new-horizons-pluto-flyby/
On Kickstarter for another 8 hours
Krossblade's professional-grade SkyProwler VTOL Transformer UAV on Kickstarter for another 8 hours: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/350745213/krossblade-skyprowler-vtol-transformer-uav
For another 36 hours on Kickstarter
SkyProwler pro-grade VTOL Transformer UAV is on Kickstarter for another 36 hours: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/350745213/krossblade-skyprowler-vtol-transformer-uav
Geektime is reporting on Krossblade's SkyProwler
Geektime is reporting on Krossblade's SkyProwler VTOL Transformer UAV.
http://www.geektime.com/2015/06/14/this-arizona-startup-creates-cool-drones-and-copters-and-just-surpassed-200k-on-kickstarter/
Engine misfire of Russian spacecraft
Engine misfire of Russian Soyuz spacecraft knocks International Space Station off course. It is unclear what caused the misfire. ISS stabilized. No casualties.
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/russian-spacecraft-malfunction-knocks-international-space-station-off-course/523388.html
Medical emergency handled by drone
How an urgent but simple medical emergency could be handled by drone faster and much cheaper than by sending an ambulance.
https://youtu.be/gwZBpp47yZk
SkyProwler is available on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/350745213/krossblade-skyprowler-vtol-transformer-uav
CASA set to relax drone regulations
Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) set to relax drone regulations. Even commercial flights with a UAV of up to 2kg of weight will be possible without license.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/business-boon-as-casa-set-to-relax-rules-for-lightweight-drones/story-e6frgakx-1227388688352
Boeing patents drone recharge system
Boeing patents drone recharge system that employs a retractable tether reaching from the drone to the recharging ground station. http://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-patent-mid-air-rechargeable-drones-2015-6
Google solar-powered internet drone crashes shortly after take-off
Google solar-powered internet drone crashes shortly after take-off in New Mexico. No injuries or damage to property. Development work to continue. http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/googles-solar-powered-internet-drone-crashes-during-test-flight-n366831
P-51 Mustangs flying in formation over Arizona
Memorial Day: North American P-51 Mustangs flying in formation over Arizona.
UD 150K after two days on Kickstarter
Krossblade SkyProwler Transformer VTOL UAV nearing UD 150K after two days on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/350745213/krossblade-skyprowler-vtol-transformer-uav
Gyrocopter lands in restricted airspace
Gyrocopter lands in restricted airspace in Washington DC. No one hurt, but questions remain how this was even possible given the restrictions in the airspace. Pilot apparently wanted to protest corruption and carried letters to members of congress. http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/ruskin-mailman-tries-flying-to-capitol-in-gyrocopter-to-deliver-campaign/2225584
Harrison Ford crash lands airplane on golf course
Actor Harrison Ford crash lands vintage war bird airplane on golf course. Injured, but should make full recovery. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/03/05/harrison-ford-crash/24467457/
Ten more drones flying over Paris
Ten more drones have been spotted flying over Paris and reports say police are searching for four men after a chase in the east of the city. The latest drones were seen hovering near the Eiffel Tower and several other areas further away from the center.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31725302
Krossblade SkyProwler, 75% of goal raised in 48 hours
Krossblade SkyProwler VTOL Transformer UAV/drone on Kickstarter. 75% of goal raised in 48 hours. Only a few Early Bird reward packages are left.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/350745213/krossblade-skyprowler-multi-mission-vtol-transform
Nice article in Gizmag reporting on Krossblade's SkyProwler
In the news: Nice article in Gizmag reporting on Krossblade's SkyProwler VTOL transformer UAV, taking a closer look at the technology and specifications. http://www.gizmag.com/skyprowler-fixed-wing-quadcopter/36154/
Krossblade SkyProwler has just been launched on Kickstarter
Krossblade SkyProwler High-Performance Multi-Mission Transformer UAV/drone has just been launched on Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/350745213/krossblade-skyprowler-multi-mission-vtol-transform
On Kickstarter Feb 18 11:05 am ET / 16:05 pm GMT
We will go live with our Kickstarter campaign for the Krossblade SkyProwler High-Performance Multi-Mission VTOL Transformer UAV/drone on Feb 18 11:05 am ET / 16:05 pm GMT. Here is our preview video: http://youtu.be/43cwGOmGl0s
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FAA regulation is leaving out the possibility of autonomous drone based delivery
Proposed FAA regulation on commercial use of drones is leaving out the possibility of autonomous drone based delivery. The FAA is accepting comments on the proposed regulations for 60 days. 30 min delivery not only of books and electronics, but also of for example medicine may be at stake here. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/15/amazon-faa-rules-commercial-use-drones
FAA proposes new rules for UAVs/drones
FAA proposes new rules for UAVs/drones. New rules would make flying drones under 55lbs for business easier. Pilots to be 17 years or older, pass written aeronautics test and vetted by TSA, but no private pilots license needed. Speeds up to 100mph and heights below 500 feet are suggested. Also suggested are more flexible rules on micro-drones under 4.4lbs (2kg).
FAA press release: https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=18295
Also the FAA will invite public comments for a 60 day period once proposed rules are published in the federal register: http://www.regulations.gov