Pieter Hermans, Author at Platform Unmanned Cargo Aircraft

24/11/201924/11/2019

Platform member Wings for Aid wins TIACA’s sustainability award

Wings for Aid Foundation has won the first edition of the TIACA Sustainability Award, sponsored by CHAMP Cargosystems. Winner Wings for Aid Foundation came up with a self-landing cardboard delivery box to bridge the last mile to people in need as a result of humanitarian crises. The winner was announced during the Gala Evening of the TIACA Executive Summit 2019 in Budapest and received a funding of US$15,000.

04/11/201804/11/2018

Will Africa be the next frontier for Commercial Drones!

Africa will lead the way in adopting drone technology, out of necessity, which will result in a leap to the next frontier. The use of Cargo Drones in Africa will improve accessibility and connectivity in an efficient and cost-effective manner, which will be replicated in other regions in the world.

Continue reading “Will Africa be the next frontier for Commercial Drones!”

31/10/201831/10/2018

Hans Heerkens will open Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Conference, Amsterdam

After several editions in the Netherlands, Italy and USA, the next edition of the Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Conference will take place in Amsterdam, as part of the Amsterdam Drones Week on 28 November in RAI. Continue reading “Hans Heerkens will open Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Conference, Amsterdam”

21/12/2017

McKinsey: drone delivery will mature in five to ten years

According to a post by McKinsey on their website, investment in unmanned aerial systems is soaring, but challenges remain. Here’s what stakeholders need to know about the evolving landscape.

Most people think of a drone, also known as an unmanned aerial system (UAS), as a sophisticated military technology or a hobbyist’s tool for capturing images of foliage, sporting events, and cityscapes. Continue reading “McKinsey: drone delivery will mature in five to ten years”

05/01/201705/01/2018

MarketsEurope is member of Platform Unmanned Cargo Aircraft

MarketsEurope is specialised in EU advocacy in industrial affairs and advanced technology. Established in 2000 by Lionel Platteuw, MarketsEurope is based in Brussels and provides expertise to European Associations in machinery & equipment, to the European Commission and to commercial organisations. Continue reading “MarketsEurope is member of Platform Unmanned Cargo Aircraft”

05/09/201607/09/2016

The military potential of unmanned cargo aircraft

By Dr. Hans Heerkens, University of Twente, Netherlands, Platform Unmanned Cargo Aircraft and Dr. Frank Tempelman, National Aerospace Laboratory, Netherlands Continue reading “The military potential of unmanned cargo aircraft”

13/01/2016

Chairman Platform Unmanned Cargo Aircraft speaks at TUSExpo

The title of the presentation is: Unmanned Cargo Aircraft; from anywhere to everywhere Continue reading “Chairman Platform Unmanned Cargo Aircraft speaks at TUSExpo”

30/10/2015

The HUULC, Hydrogen Unmanned Ultralarge Unmanned Aircraft (VIDEO)

100 containers per flight
30 times faster than maritime shipping, 2,5 times its price. Continue reading “The HUULC, Hydrogen Unmanned Ultralarge Unmanned Aircraft (VIDEO)”

30/10/201530/10/2015

Konelek Joins the Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft (PUCA)

Konelek has become a member of PUCA – Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft, a European working group set up in 2011 with the aim of facilitating the definition of requirements for, and the development of, the next generation of Unmanned Cargo Aircraft, and letting its members play a meaningful and profitable role in this development. Continue reading “Konelek Joins the Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft (PUCA)”

07/09/2015

Avio Aero Joins the Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft (PUCA)

A new opportunity to promote the Avio Aero brand in the UAV market segment Continue reading “Avio Aero Joins the Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft (PUCA)”