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Troopers call on UAF drones for help in search for autistic boy
Sat, 08/27/2016 - 15:57
FAIRBANKS — When an 11-year-old Fairbanks boy ran away this week with a rifle, Alaska State Troopers realized they had a tough search on…

New Technologies Aid Arctic Operations
Mon, 12/07/2015 - 16:18
ACUASI, which is located at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, has looked at using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to help ship captains look ahead and plan their course. “The idea is, if I can get a little more elevation can…

University of Alaska Fairbanks and Fort Wainwright work together with unmanned aircraft systems
Fri, 07/03/2015 - 14:58
FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska - The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems has seen a steady growth as they are used for an increasing number of missions, both military and civilian. A variety of payloads such as sensors, cameras…