CES 2017: MOLA-UFO the Palm-sized Selfie Drone Impresses Global Audience.

MOLA-UFO, the selfie drone developed by Nine Eagles, an emerging high technologies company based in China, drew rave reviews from its debut at the CES 2017. The product's successful launch shows a promising future for MOLA-UFO when it hits the global market.

 Leveraging rich experience in developing and manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Nine Eagles extends the function of a consumer-level drone and seeks to cater the needs of a niche market by adding more fun and entertainment elements to the traditional UAV.

As an intelligent aerial photographer, MOLA-UFO boasts a unique configuration design -- palm-sized and UFO-shaped; a patented triple axes EIS technology to ensure stability and high-quality of the images; and advanced image recognition technology that enables intelligent tracking of the subjects. The selfie drone helps users capture important moments in all occasions.

During the three-day exhibition, a large number of audience including dealers, retailers, and e-commerce platforms that specialize in consumer electronics and hobbyist products such as Walmart, Amazon, B&H and Hobbico expressed their interest in MOLA-UFO and prospects of partnership for future sales.

According to the audience feedback, MOLA-UFO's unique configuration and innovative structure are undoubtedly the most eyeball-catching features of the drone. Ted Hill from Bear Mountain Holdings, LLC, an urban resort community from Canada, acclaimed, "Its elegant outlook and the four motor driven arms that could be freely contracted and expanded for transition between still and flying status are very impressive. I have never seen such a structure on the market. I think it makes a good combination between practicability and portability."

Meanwhile, Bo Lorentzen, a tech blogger from FPVguy who visited MOLA's booth last year and owns quite a few Nine Eagles products including the radio-control scale model helicopter and airplanes, visited the booth again this year and was highly excited about MOLA-UFO. He said, "I'm very happy to see the progress of Nine Eagles and MOLA's pursuit of making an outstanding consumer-level selfie drone. I believe the intriguing structure and many functions of MOLA-UFO will appeal to the customers. Just can't wait for the product to be on the market."

Peter Li, International Marketing and Sales Director of Nine Eagles, said he was very pleased to see that their product attracted much attention at the show. Positive reception gives them the confidence to engage in their next step to enter the market. He said, Nine Eagles will keep up the effort in forging their selfie drone product to perfection and look forward to establishing more partnerships with international counterparts.

About Nine Eagles

Established in 2004, Shanghai Nine Eagles Electronic Technology Co., LTD, is a high tech enterprise based in Shanghai, China that integrates research, design, manufacturing and sales. There are two brands under the company, Nine Eagles, which covers all types of aerial products; and MOLA, a high-end brand specially focusing on developing the UAV series for consumers. The company has its businesses covered all over the world, including China, America, Russia, Japan and the European markets.

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For further information: Li Yansong (Peter), Tel: +86-21-6317-2188, email: peter@nineeagle.com

AT&T and NASA Collaborate on Drone Traffic Management System.

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Formal Agreement Signed Supporting Research for Safe and Secure Operation of UAS.

 AT&T* and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are researching traffic management solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

The goal is an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) solution that supports the safe and highly secure operation of drones in the national airspace.

AT&T has been working with NASA and other companies to make UAS flight path monitoring, flight planning, navigation, surveillance and tracking safer. We have focused on the role of wireless networking and advanced technologies.

AT&T brings expertise in networking, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, identity management and cybersecurity to the effort.

"Working with NASA and others, we are designing the management system for a new frontier in aviation," 

said Mike Leff, Vice President, Civilian, AT&T Global Public Sector Solutions. "Drones are already used in agriculture, public safety, construction, utilities, real estate and TV. This research can help support the commercial and private use of drones nationwide."

A key element AT&T and NASA are researching is the potential impact of cybersecurity threats. The vast availability of drones – and their many current and potential uses — could increase their risk of cyberattacks. AT&T advocates cybersecurity protections designed into the system from the outset.

AT&T will continue to participate in NASA demonstrations, workshops and studies related to airspace operations concepts and technologies.

AT&T will moderate an expert panel discussion about the role of cybersecurity in UTM today from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Oncenter, Syracuse, NY. The panel takes place as part of the UTM Convention 2016.

AT&T has also implemented a national drone program. The company uses drones to inspect cell towers and measure network performance at venues and locations across the country. 

Additionally, Chris Penrose, President of AT&T's Internet of Things Solutions, was selected as a member of the FAA's Drone Advisory Committee earlier this year. The group identifies and advises actions to support the safe introduction of UAS into our national airspace.

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Amazon gets green light from the FAA for Drones outdoor tests

A drone with an Amazon package floats in front of the Amazon logistics center in Leipzig, Germany on Oct 28, 2014.

The USA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an experimental airworthiness certificate to an Amazon Logistics, Inc. unmanned aircraft (UAS) design that the company will use for research and development and crew training.

"all flight operations must be conducted at 400 feet or below during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions. The UAS must always remain within visual line-of-sight of the pilot and observer. The pilot actually flying the aircraft must have at least a private pilot’s certificate and current medical certification"

Don`t expect your toohpaste delivered at your door by a drone any time soon, Amazon can only fly delivery packages drones for testing purposes only. 

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Amazon Gets Experimental Airworthiness Certificate.

March 19–The Federal Aviation Administration today issued an experimental airworthiness certificate to an Amazon Logistics, Inc. unmanned aircraft (UAS) design that the company will use for research and development and crew training. The FAA typically issues experimental certificates to manufacturers and technology developers to operate a UAS that does not have a type certificate.

Under the provisions of the certificate, all flight operations must be conducted at 400 feet or below during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions. The UAS must always remain within visual line-of-sight of the pilot and observer. The pilot actually flying the aircraft must have at least a private pilot’s certificate and current medical certification.

The certificate also requires Amazon to provide monthly data to the FAA. The company must report the number of flights conducted, pilot duty time per flight, unusual hardware or software malfunctions, any deviations from air traffic controllers’ instructions, and any unintended loss of communication links. The FAA includes these reporting requirements in all UAS experimental airworthiness certificates.

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Flying robots to get $89 billion worldwide market.Video

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The drones- flying robots may  have a Market in the next 10 years that could go up to 89 billion dollars worldwide.

Scientists are copying from nature to design the next generation of drones - flying robots designed for everything from military surveillance to delivering goods to our doorsteps. Additional drone footage courtesy of University of Maryland, ERC Collmot and University of Pennsylvania Grasp Lab.

The FAA Selects Six Operators to test Drones Fly viability over the USA.

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The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft research and test sites around the USA over the next several years.

The FAA considered geography, climate location of ground infrastructure, research needs, airspace use, safety, aviation experience and risk, to select the site operator.

“These test sites will give us valuable information about how best to ensure the safe introduction of this advanced technology into our nation’s skies,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

The FAA will assist in the program ensuring that site operators set up a safe testing environment and will provide oversight until the program is complete.

“Safety continues to be our first priority as we move forward with integrating unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. airspace,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “We have successfully brought new technology into the nation’s aviation system for more than 50 years, and I have no doubt we will do the same with unmanned aircraft.”

The selected six:

University of Alaska: The University of Alaska proposal contained a diverse set of test-site range locations in seven climatic zones as well as geographic diversity with test-site range locations in Hawaii and Oregon. The research plan includes the development of a set of standards for unmanned aircraft categories, state monitoring and navigation. Alaska also plans to work on safety standards for UAS operations.

State of Nevada: Nevada’s project objectives concentrate on UAS standards and operations as well as operator standards and certification requirements. The applicant’s research will also include a concentrated look at how air-traffic-control procedures will evolve with the introduction of UAS into the civil environment and how these aircraft will be integrated with NextGen. Nevada’s selection contributes to geographic and climatic diversity.

New York’s Griffiss International Airport: Griffiss International plans to work on developing test and evaluation as well as verification and validation processes under FAA safety oversight. The applicant also plans to focus its research on sense and avoid capabilities for UAS, and its sites will aide in researching the complexities of integrating UAS into the congested, Northeast airspace.

North Dakota Department of Commerce: North Dakota plans to develop UAS airworthiness essential data and validate high reliability link technology. This applicant will also conduct human factors research. North Dakota’s application was the only one to offer a test range in the Temperate (continental) climate zone and included a variety of different airspace, which will benefit multiple users.

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi: Texas A&M plans to develop system safety requirements for UAS vehicles and operations with a goal of protocols and procedures for airworthiness testing. The selection of Texas A&M contributes to geographic and climactic diversity.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech): Virginia Tech plans to conduct UAS failure mode testing and identify and evaluate operational and technical risks areas. This proposal includes test-site range locations in both Virginia and New Jersey.

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USA Navy Launches Drones ( UAV ) from Submerged Submarine.

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Deployed from the submerged submarine USS Providence, the NRL developed XFC unmanned aircraft is vertically launched from a 'Sea Robin' launch vehicle (bottom right). The folding wing UAS autonomously deploys its X-wing airfoil and after achieving a marginal altitude, assumes horizontal flight configuration. 

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) with funding from SwampWorks at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Department of Defense Rapid Reaction Technology Office (DoD/RRTO) demonstrated the launch of an all-electric, fuel cell-powered, unmanned aerial system (UAS) from a submerged submarine. From concept to fleet demonstration, this idea took less than six years to produce results at significant cost savings when compared to traditional programs often taking decades to produce results. 

"Developing disruptive technologies and quickly getting them into the hands of our sailors is what our SwampWorks program is all about," said Craig A. Hughes, Acting Director of Innovation at ONR. "This demonstration really underpins ONR's dedication and ability to address emerging fleet priorities." 

The successful submerged launch of a remotely deployed UAS offers a pathway to providing mission critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to the U.S. Navy's submarine force. Operating under support of the Los Angeles class USS Providence (SSN 719) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center-Newport Division (NUWC-NPT), the NRL developed XFC UAS—eXperimental Fuel Cell Unmanned Aerial System—was fired from the submarine's torpedo tube using a 'Sea Robin' launch vehicle system.

 The Sea Robin launch system was designed to fit within an empty Tomahawk launch canister (TLC) used for launching Tomahawk cruise missiles already familiar to submarine sailors. Once deployed from the TLC, the Sea Robin launch vehicle with integrated XFC rose to the ocean surface where it appeared as a spar buoy. Upon command of Providence Commanding Officer, the XFC then vertically launched from Sea Robin and flew a successful several hour mission demonstrating live video capabilities streamed back to Providence, surface support vessels and Norfolk before landing at the Naval Sea Systems Command Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), Andros, Bahamas. 

"This six-year effort represents the best in collaboration of a Navy laboratory and industry to produce a technology that meets the needs of the special operations community," said Dr. Warren Schultz, program developer and manager, NRL. "The creativity and resourcefulness brought to this project by a unique team of scientists and engineers represents an unprecedented paradigm shift in UAV propulsion and launch systems."

 The NRL Chemistry and Tactical Electronic Warfare Divisions team includes the design-builder of the Sea Robin, Oceaneering International Inc., Hanover, Md.; the fuel cell developer Protonex Technology Corp., Southborough, Mass.; and NUWC-NPT's Autonomous and Defensive Systems Department for Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) and test demonstration support. The XFC is a fully autonomous, all electric fuel cell powered folding wing UAS with an endurance of greater than six hours. 

The non-hybridized power plant supports the propulsion system and payload for a flight endurance that enables relatively low cost, low altitude, ISR missions. The XFC UAS uses an electrically assisted take off system which lifts the plane vertically out of its container and therefore, enables a very small footprint launch such as from a pickup truck or small surface vessel. - 

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Delivery Drones before Amazon PrimeAir idea.

Delivery Drones before Amazon PrimeAir idea.

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SF Express 

China is expansive, making delivery around the undeveloped parts of the country expensive. To combat this delivery service SF Express is testing out drone delivery.

Flirtey Zookal

Android users in Australia will soon be able to schedule a rendezvous with a delivery drone by using the Flirtey app to get their latest textbook rental from Zookal.

Yo! Sushi

Diners at Yo! Sushi in London might not have to tip their servers soon. The chain is testing out delivering orders to tables with quadcopters at their Soho location and if all goes well, will float the idea to its other locations.

TacoCopter

Like so many things that sound too good to be true, such was theTacoCopter. The Bay Area already boasts some of the best Mexican food in the country, but to think it could be delivered by octocopter was flying too close to the sun. The site turned out to be a hoax, but the dream lives on.

DomiCopter

It was nothing more than a marketing ploy, but Domino's almost outdid Amazon's PrimeAir with theDomiCopter this past summer. Alas, the pizza-delivery system ended up just being an extra-cheesy stunt.

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Ecuadorian AirForce launches UAV (drones) made in the country, to monitor natural disasters.

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The Phoenix prototype. The aircraft has 5.5 meter wingspan. It can reach 15,000 feet and 140 miles per hour.

Ecuadorian AirForce launches UAV (drones) made in the country, to monitor natural disasters.

When the alarm sounds at the airport Chachoan in Ambato, the UAV-0 of the Center for Research and Development of the Ecuadorian Air Force (Cidfae) and is ready to take off on a mission of 20 minutes in the air,the UAV (by 'Unmanned Aerial Vehicle') UAVs are operating through autopilots, and flight tested Cidfae aircraft designed and built in the country.

The aim is to provide a communication tool to monitor natural disasters. On a track of 1 800 meters, Captain Victor Enriquez oversees the UAV mission-0: rising to 300 meters and automatic pass.

The captain explained that this prototype, 4, 40 meters, wingspan is on track to achieve takeoff, flight and landing autonomously. So far, only the navigation, which can reach up to an hour-automatic.

On the track, the electronics engineer Uwe Nickelsen pilot serves as a platform for controlling the movement of the UAV-0 in air. "The task of a pilot takeoff platform is secure and prevent the aircraft from danger on the ground."

Colonel Edgar Jaramillo, Cidfae director, said that the aircraft is also controlled by the 'shelter', a mobile station with three consoles. One of them is the system of guidance, navigation and control, which oversees the projected flight. According to Jaramillo, this monitoring can ensure the survival of the ship and the fulfillment of the mission in the air.

In another console can display the aircraft payload, ie equipment. Captain Enriquez says the idea is that the Cidfae prototype aircraft has available for national service: engineers provide the platform and the client is the one who appoints the load.

 For example, one could use the aircraft to transmit real-time images of the volcano Tungurahua conditions. In the 'shelter' is also one antenna pointing system that follows the aircraft to always remain linked.

When the UAV-0 fulfills its mission, the UAV prepares Phoenix. Captain Enriquez says that this prototype was born by the need for larger aircraft and higher lifting weights. The UAV-0 weighs 15 kilograms and the Phoenix, 25 kg.

 Colonel Jaramillo adds that this aircraft was the first drone in Latin America after its first flight in 1998, changed its aerodynamics and increased new aircraft concept. Now the Phoenix, with 5.5 meter wingspan, has greater stability to land on short runways, as it has vortex generators, such as the Airbus.

After 20 minutes of flight, the Phoenix landed. Jaramillo says his sprained wing allows slower landing on short runways.

Its top speed reaches 140 mph and can fly up to 15,000 feet. Like the UAV-0 two-hour autonomy is achieved only in navigation. When the two aircraft complete their mission, the central tower of the airport Chachoan communicates nationally Izamba the area is clear.

 The military is removed from the track and continue with their work in the shop. The lieutenant Miguel Baca is an aeronautical engineer and led the construction of the prototype Falcon, which will span 11 meters and a weight of 50 kg lift.

It is hoped that this aircraft can fly autonomously 10 hours and reach 18,000 feet. Like the other two prototypes, the Falcon is carbon fiber and will be ready in February 2013. In Cidfae is also the country's first airship

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The Condor is 36 meters and is about to fly. Later this year, the airship will be available. Does your utility? could be located in a disaster area to build a telecommunications network in place.

You could also install a camera to check an area affected nationwide. Colonel Jaramillo adds that Condor UAV prototypes and can also work together. "With the scope of the airship (150 km) could extend the travel of unmanned aircraft to operate as a repeater antenna".

 Captain Enriquez says his autonomy can achieve 12 hour flight. On a tour of the Cidfae, the Defense Minister Miguel Carvajal, congratulated the team of researchers from the Centre and motivated him to accelerate final renders, as the country needs to prototypes that can support natural disaster in the country. Captain Enriquez says the Cidfae is a "prototyping center", which will assess the needs of customers and provide theoretical and practical training for mass production in the country.

Source: Diario EL Comercio Ecuador