Commercial UAV rushes to the sky: Versatile inorganic Division has strict

Unmanned aerial vehicles in the First World War has a "embryonic" appearance, used in the military field, so far has undergone more than a century of development. But in the commercial field of "grounding gas", the development of UAV has been "stumbling". Although the technical feasibility of the emergence of many unmanned aircraft manufacturers, but also let all types of enterprises to see the operation of the unmanned aircraft business "Dawn", helpless, unmanned aircraft can "rush to the sky" of the final word, but also in the hands of the regulatory authorities.

Before commercial drones really "Blossom", take a look at what kind of "seeds" have been planted.

When hackers

At the Black Hat Security technology conference in March 2014, SensePost, a security company, unveiled a drone Snoopy that could capture the exact location of users and steal personal data. It carries computers with the company's software, which can invade and steal personal data without the user's knowledge of the phone in the search WiFi signal.

Many smartphone users do not deliberately turn off WiFi connections, which means their phones will always be in search of a web-enabled network, including previously connected web information-so they can easily become targets of intrusion.

Glenn Wilkinson, who began developing Snoopy software three years ago, said the different network names made it possible to easily locate these networks. The Snoopy UAV can not only integrate all the network names the user is searching for, but also can use the MAC address to track the mobile phone in real time.

In addition, in the middle of the attack (Karma attack), the user has joined the network can also be simulated, and users to join such "fake network" after the user to obtain its "real network" on the relevant account and password.

Snoopy software can now be used on "ground equipment" such as computers, smartphones with Linux, and open source minicomputer. Once installed on the UAV, it will be able to quickly cover a large area, including home address, bank card information and other data.

Four-axis UAV equipped with Snoopy software

When The Courier

1. google

The BBC reported August 28 that Google's Google X lab has been in the project for two years with a program named "Project Wing".

The project initially envisages the delivery of defibrillator devices to people suspected of having a heart attack, thinking that drones are faster than ambulances. Google says its long-term goal is to develop drones that can deliver relief supplies to isolated areas.

As the rest of the world controls more stringent drone tests, Google has chosen Australia as a test site under the "incremental principle", and the prototype has successfully delivered parcels to remote Queensland farms.

UAV Structure Chart

The drone's wingspan (the distance between the wings of the aircraft) is about 1.5 metres long and contains 4 electric propellers, with a package weighing about 10 kilograms and weighing about 8.5 kg. The machine can achieve vertical take-off and landing and horizontal flight mode, upright take-off and landing four propellers corresponding adjustment direction upward (so do not need to take off the runway), horizontal flight is restored with the wings parallel.

Google's drones can be preset destinations, will automatically go after takeoff, do not need remote control. Google has also said it can use drones to deliver goods that customers buy.

2. Amazon

It is reported that late last year, Amazon founder Jeff? Bezos (Jeff Bezos) on the minutes show that Amazon is developing the unmanned aircraft delivery service Prime Air, and said that the UAV with 8 propellers, at Amazon's order delivery center after delivery, can be based on GPS positioning of the user location. Amazon also hopes to deliver the package within 30 minutes.

Bezos says drones can carry items weighing no more than 5 pounds, which accounts for about 86% of Amazon's inventory. He also said it could take about 5 years for the service to be fully completed.

The U.S. government has designated 6 locations for commercial drone applications, namely Alaska State, Nevada State, New York State, North Dakota State Texas and Virginia State, which are still banned in the Amazon's headquarters in Seattle.

This July, Amazon formally applied to regulators for flight tests in the outdoor space near Seattle. Amazon said in its application that the project had been flown indoors and in other countries and now wants to be tested outdoors because Amazon wants to keep its focus, employment and investment opportunities in the U.S.

The Seattle Gazette, Seattle Kong-based, reported that Amazon was developing its 8th-and 9th-generation UAV prototypes, flying more than 50 mph and carrying 5-pound parcels.

3.DHL

When commercial drone testing in the US was "in full swing", Deutsche Post's DHL unmanned aircraft had already flown in.

The New York Times reported September 25 that DHL's drones will carry drugs from Norton (Norden) on 26th (Friday) to Juist (Juist) island on the northwestern coast of Germany. The flight time is expected to be 30 minutes, depending on the weather conditions.

The company said it was the first time a drone had been allowed to fly in Europe without the help of ground-based pilots. DHL said it hoped the entire month of unmanned aerial flights could prove that the "parcel helicopter" could replace some of the traditional ways of transporting parcels to remote areas.

It is reported that DHL no opportunity to weather permitting two times a day of drug transport, and in the local shipping or shipping services do not operate.

Unlike the idea that Google and Amazon plan to expand their drone services, DHL says it may not use the drone test for its global transport network.

In terms of regulation, DHL, in cooperation with the German Air traffic Control agency and the Ministry of Transport and Digital infrastructure, has designated a dedicated flight area with drones capable of flying up to 100 feet from the ground, up to 40 miles per hour.

4. Shun Fung

According to the Beijing News, last September, Shun Fung in Dongguan, Guangdong, carried out the unmanned aerial delivery of the test, and has entered the trial run stage. However, Shun Fung, the relevant person said, has not yet determined the number of unmanned aircraft and weight and other conditions, there is no formal promotion timetable. In addition, Shun Fung's unmanned aerial vehicles will not be directly to customers for parcel delivery, but for the transport between the different outlets, and mainly for the delivery of goods to the remote areas inconvenient to reach.

When connecting "Satellite"

1.Facebook

Facebook set up a connectivity laboratory early this year with the goal of building a solar drone fleet to provide a network of people who are not yet connected to the Internet, according to Wired magazine's website.

Connectivity, director of engineering at the lab? McGuire (Yael Maguire) says Facebook drones need to fly above the atmosphere and all airspace, flying at altitudes of 60,000 feet to 80,000 feet. But there is no regulatory policy on flying aircraft above 60,000 feet above the sky, which is a tricky problem for Facebook's drones.

In addition, the regulations also require that each UAV must be equipped with an operator, which will greatly restrict the development of such a UAV project its "ambitious". McGuire said it would seek to loosen regulation to allow an operator to control 10 or even 100 unmanned aircraft.

McGuire also said that the hope that the connectivity laboratory UAV can be tested next year, but did not disclose the location of the test. With regard to its connectivity project, Facebook has identified 21 locations in Latin America, Asia and Africa. McGuire that it could start in 2-5 years.

2. google

In addition to Facebook's desire to use drones to provide Internet connectivity, Google has a plan. Google acquired the Titan Aerospace, a developer of solar and electric drone systems in April this year, and its products are suitable for high-altitude and long flights.

In early September, Google applied to the Federal Communications Commission (fcc:federal Communications Commission) for tests to connect the drone transmission network to remote locations. Specific information about the tests was not disclosed, and Google said such systems could be used not only to provide network connectivity, but also to monitor environmental damage, such as oil spills and deforestation.

It is reported that Google's acquisition of Titan Aerospace is aimed at incorporating it into Google's project Whye, which provides access to countries and regions with limited network connectivity by setting up hot air balloons.

Google has applied for a 180-day drone test from October 6, 2014, which was written by Steven Crowley, an engineering consultant, on Google Apps: in the eastern part of Albuquerque (Albuquerque) and the piazza in the south of Santa Fe. The application also mentions that the transmission frequency is 910 MHz to 927 MHz and 2.4G Hz to 2.414G Hz.

Google said the tests would not interfere with users using those bands.

When the camera

Not long ago, 6 Hollywood film and television studios were approved by the FAA to use drones to make films safely in the United States. But the FAA has also made stringent requirements: drones must be inspected before flying, or can only be used during daylight hours. In addition, any accidents and accidents must be reported.

The 6 companies have submitted applications in which the drone weighs no more than 55 lbs (25 kilograms), flying below 400 feet (123 meters) and in an open area. In addition, the UAV will be operated by a licensed pilot with the help of an observer to ensure the safety of the flight.

When surveying and mapping instrument

Neuminster, Germany (Neumünster), a engineering company Wasser-und Verkehrs-kontor GmbH (WVK), purchased a 50,000-dollar 8-oar drone in June this year to produce 3D model maps of roads and buildings.

In the past, engineers needed two days for ground measurements to produce a two-dimensional map of the intersection that was susceptible to flooding, with an accuracy of 1.5 meters, Wvk said. Using a drone, it takes only 10 minutes to fly to get a 3D model chart with a precision of 1 centimeters. Such a picture looks like a high-definition photograph, in essence a mosaic of data points that allow engineers to accurately simulate the process of water aggregation for the first time.

When the field monitor

Applewhite Aero, located in Seattle, is designed for unmanned aerial vehicles that can be used for farm monitoring, and only one of its four drone products has been flown. In addition to the approval of the FAA for drone flights, the company is transferring part of its operations to Canada because it is easier to get a flight permit there.

Everything is ready, is it only due to the east wind?

From all kinds of experiments, commercial drones seem ready to "take off" and "crack", but regulators are "refusing to let go" in regulation, making it impossible for drones to "fly free". In the short term, the legislation and regulation of commercial drones is unlikely to be perfected and introduced.

Since June this year, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (faa:federal Aerogem Administration) has handled 31 applications for commercial drones covering agriculture, pipeline testing, aerial surveys and film and television production, foreign media reported. But so far, only the above-mentioned 6 film and television production companies and Google, Amazon has been allowed to carry out unmanned aircraft flight or testing, in addition, also need to comply with the flight location, height, load, operating security, and many other provisions. Industry insiders say that the regulatory challenges facing commercial drones in the United States have affected their rapid development and competitive advantage. The FAA said its drone policy was based on security concerns, and that the number of private jets flying in the US in low-altitude airspace was high and exposed to huge risks from drones.

In China, the drone was followed by a parent-child reality show, but according to media reports, civilian drones are used in traffic, environmental protection, geographical monitoring, and so on. China Civil Aviation Bureau issued 2009 "Civil UAV air traffic management measures" only for the use of civilian drones, not the commercial use of provisions. In 2013, the "Civil Unmanned aerial vehicle System driver management interim provisions" pointed out that the weight of less than 7 kg of micro-UAV, flying within the visual range of sight within the radius of 500 meters, the relative height of less than 120 meters, without license management, but should be as far as possible to avoid remote control aircraft into , such as the weight and other indicators than the above standard UAV and fly into the complex airspace, the driver needs to be included in the industry associations and even civil aviation Authority supervision.

In addition, the European Union, which has only state-level regulations on drones, said in April this year that it would introduce stringent operational guidelines for civilian and commercial drones, including security, privacy and data protection requirements.

In conclusion, the "actual combat" flight of UAV seems to have been basically feasible on the technical level, but it still faces many challenges in the aspects of safety. The development of unmanned aerial vehicles is undoubtedly to avoid the restrictions on the ground traffic, but in the air, even in the atmosphere, waiting for its various uncertainties may be more. It will take time to tell us what changes and benefits the commercial drones can bring.

(Responsible editor: Lvguang)