Autonomy Group meets in London
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) funds numerous important UK programs including ASTRAEA and a portfolio of 15 Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTN). Among these is the Aerospace, Aviation & Defence KTN (AAD KTN)…
IET Seminar on UAVs in Civilian Airspace
22nd March 2013, Institution of Engineering and Technology seminar:
Lambert Dopping-Hepenstal, ASTRAEA Programme Director, gave an up-to-date account of progress on the ASTRAEA project. Recent tests at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam indicate that the ASTRAEA-developed …
Innovate UK 2013 (11-13 March)
Held at London’s Business Design Centre in Islington, this year’s Innovate UK conference was a resounding success, which reflects well on ASTRAEA sponsor the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and UK Trade & Investment, who joined forces to co-sponsor the event for the first time.
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RAeS Report on ASTRAEA Conference
The Royal Aeronautical Society Aerospace Insight Blog presents an overview of the ASTRAEA 2012 Conference:
"Six years ago, when the UK’s £62m ASTRAEA (Autonomous Systems Technology Related Airborne Evaluation & Assessment) UAV project was launched, few had even considered the potential civilian uses for UAS, UAV or, in popular public and media parlance, ‘drones’.
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ASTRAEA 2012 Conference Presentations Now Available
The presentations from the highly successful ASTRAEA National Conference 2012 are now available online, and include audio from Dr Chris Elliots keynote speech.
Innovation Award for ASTRAEA Partner – Cassidian
The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) Innovations Awards celebrate world-class innovative technologies. With over 430 entries from 25 countries, the distinguished judging panel had quite a task on their hands. …
Farnborough 2012 – Update
ASTRAEA was well represented at this year’s Farnborough Air Show (9–15 July). On Day 2, Programme Chair Simon Jewell presented an ASTRAEA briefing at the Autonomous Systems event at the UKTI stand in Hall 1. …
ASTRAEA at Farnborough 2012
An ASTRAEA briefing is part of the AA&D KTN/UKTI Autonomous Systems event at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. It will be held at 12:00 on Tuesday 10 July at the UKTI Stand B13, Hall 1.
In addition, consortium partner AOS is featuring its role in the ASTRAEA programme at the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) stand inside the Innovation Zone, located near the taxiways in front of the EADS pavilion.
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Commencement of Autonomous Software Trials
BAE Systems recently began trials of autonomous software and cloud detection technology that together enables the avoidance of bad weather. These trials took place over the Irish Sea, with the aircraft successfully flying autonomously, with human pilot backup as a precaution.
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Cobham and University of Bristol progress Autonomous Air to Air Refuelling Research
As part of their investigation into the challenges associated with solving the “Hook-up problem space”, the Relative Motion Robotics rig commissioned by Cobham Mission Equipment at the University of Bristol, as part of ASTRAEA, is now fully functional. …
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. …