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FBI Used Drones In Hostage Rescue

February 05, 2013 (Industry News)
CNN's Chris Lawrence reports on the technique used by the FBI to save a 5-year-old boy from his... Read More

The Highs and Lows of Human-Powered Flight

February 01, 2013 (In The News)
MacCready took on the first Kremer prize -- for flying a figure eight -- in 1977 with his Gossamer... Read More

Idaho Power Uses Drones to Find Salmon in the Snake River

February 01, 2013 (Industry News)
BOISE -- The state legislature is currently debating some issues that deal with drones, including... Read More

United States Army Awards $12 Million Contract for AeroVironment Wasp AE Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems on Behalf of United States Marine Corps

January 23, 2013 (Press Releases)
• Largest order to date for newest AeroVironment small unmanned aircraft system • Provides... Read More

NPR Morning Edition: This Defense Contractor Has A Green Side

January 22, 2013 (In The News)
Lots of companies make products that don't have much in common, but AeroVironment specializes in two... Read More

US Geological Survey’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office in Denver Relies on Raven

January 22, 2013 (In The News)
A team of pilots operate the Raven RQ-11A aircraft, a Global Positioning System guided sUAS with... Read More

Coming Soon: Your Own Personal Drone

January 21, 2013 (In The News)
The recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was a treasure trove of new ideas for investors.... Read More

OK NewsChannel 4: Unmanned Aircraft Industry To Bring Jobs to Oklahoma

January 16, 2013 (In The News)
"It's going to help first responders save lives and protect property all over the U.S. and all over... Read More

United States Army Awards AeroVironment, Four Other Companies Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Contract Worth Up To $248 Million

January 08, 2013 (Press Releases)
• Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract valued at up to $248 million supports small UAS... Read More