Tag: drones

China returned an underwater U.S. drone it seized last week in the international waters of the South China Sea. Pentagon spokesman said the transfer took place in the same area where China picked up the drone, which measures water salinity and temperature gradients.

ABS has released a new comprehensive guidance providing best practices for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Recognizing that drone technology can be a powerful tool that makes surveys less intrusive and reduces work-related risks, ABS provides a path to using these new remote inspection tools to support class surveys.

Martek Marine have been awarded one of several framework contracts launched by EMSA for ship engine emission monitoring by RPAS. This new requirement requires an RPAS (drone) to sample gases from a vessel’s emissions plume by using a sophisticated payload of electro optical, infra-red imaging, gas emission and AIS detection sensors.

Robotica in Maintenance Strategies BV has launched inspection services of enclosed spaces to the Maritime and Offshore Industry, using the drone Elios.

Drones, remote inspection technologies and insights on cybersecurity were some of the main topics discussed at the DNV GL Innovation Day in Singapore. Aimed at providing insights into the latest value creating digital solutions, the Innovation Day included ten presentations and drew upon DNV GL’s expertise in the maritime, software, energy and oil & gas sectors.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has announced that it will boost its investigation capability with the imminent deployment of a new remotely piloted aerial system.

DCNS and Airbus Helicopters are joining forces to design the future tactical component of France’s Naval Aerial Drone programme. The companies will be equipped to address all technical challenges arising from the naval integration of the drones through the creation of a robust system architecture that can evolve and adapt to meet every need.

The ‘roboat’ project seeks to design and test the world's first fleet of autonomous boats in the city of Amsterdam. Partners announced their plans to start a five-year trial of the vessels from 2017 to give the multi-purpose boats all sorts of interesting tasks for the busy waterways.