ASTRAEA at RAeS UAS 2011
This year, there are a number of ASTRAEA-related presentations at the Royal Aeronautical Society's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Conference.
The conference brings together leading regulatory and technology experts and tackles four major themes:
…ASTRAEA in the News
The Royal Aeronautical Society has published an extensive article on the ASTRAEA project. It includes a video interview with ASTRAEA Programme Director, Lambert Dopping-Hepenstal.
The publication, theENGINEER, …
ASTRAEA National Conference 2011 – Presentations Now Available
The 2011 ASTRAEA Conference – Opening Airspace to UAS – was held at the Royal Aeronautical Society, London, on 7th September, 2011. There were presentations by Professor Brian Collins, the CAA and the British Antarctic Survey, as well as sessions covering progress in the ASTRAEA programme. …
Improving the Public Perception of Unmanned Autonomous Aircraft
The ASTRAEA Project is challenging the Digital and Creative Industry to produce some creative media that can be used in future conferences and communication events to improve the public perception of autonomous unmanned aircraft systems.
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ASTRAEA Presentation at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America 2011
Dr Andrew Lucas, AOS, will be presenting its ASTRAEA-related work on autonomous PHM in the paper "Prognostic Health Management (PHM) Applied to Autonomous Power Management on a UAS". Jacek Stecki of PHM Technology is co-presenter. …
ASTRAEA at Aerodays 2011
Organised by the European Commission and the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology in Spain, the 6th Aerodays 2011 took place in Madrid from 30th March to 1st April. The event provides a forum for Europe's aeronautics stakeholders to present and discuss their latest R&D.
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University of Bristol Tackles Autonomous Refuelling
Robots will be used to help solve the problem of autonomous engagement for in-flight refuelling. This new research could pave the way for civil or military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights to last days or even weeks.
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Focusing on Autonomy
A|D|S is soliciting input from its members on strategic directions for autonomous systems. In support of the Aerospace & Defence KTN’s Autonomy Systems National Strategy for Autonomy Technologies and Capabilities, A|D|S will establish a pan-sector group focused on autonomy. …