Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.
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Airbus Begins Shore-to-ship Port Drone Deliveries
The Airbus Skyways UAS has begun ship supply flights to commercial vessels in Singapore.
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First Flight for the Low-Cost 'Loyal Wingman'
Working with AFRL, Kratos has flown a demonstrator of an expendable low-cost UCAV that can operate collaboratively with manned aircraft
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Industry Leaders Evaluate eVTOL Revolution
Expert panel mulls the near-future of eVTOL.
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EmbraerX Sharing Interactive UAM Concepts at SXSW
EmbraerX is hosting UAM "prototype room" at SXSW
Rotorcraft
CNC Launches Secure Online Video Portal for Law Enforcement
CNC Live allows real-time sharing, archiving of aerial footage by hundreds of users.
Rotorcraft
Kaman Looks To Bring Pilot-optional K-Max to Market
The Connecticut airframer believes it will have an optional unmanned operation kit for the K-Max available for certification by 2020.
Rotorcraft
Bell Working On IFR 407, Finishing 525 This Year
Bell plans to offer IFR 407 as new U.S. Navy training helicopter
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Ainstein Radar To Fly On NASA's BVLOS UAS Demonstration
Ainstein's compact small UAS radar is the size of a credit card
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Boeing Lifts Lid on Loyal Wingman
During the Avalon show in Australia Boeing unveiled its loyal wingman UAV, which is being developed by Boeing Australia in partnership with the government
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ERAU Prof: Urban Air Vehicles To Transform Travel
An Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University professor predicts urban air mobility vehicles will transform what airplanes look like within five to 10 years.
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ST Engineering Gets BVLOS Approval in Singapore
ST's DroNet UAS system will be used to patrol the Lower Seletar reservoir
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CSS introduces WanderB
India-Israel joint venture views military and paramilitary requirements under Make in India.
Training and Workforce
FSI Selects Sites for Unmanned Systems Training
Flight training at the two FlightSafety sites will be offered in partnership with Praxis Aerospace Concepts.
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Italian Navy Begins Operating M-40 Target Drone
Leonardo's target drone portfolio has expanded with the introduction of the M-40, which recently entered operational service
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NASA To Test UAS Traffic Management over Urban Areas
NASA will test its UAS Traffic Management System with drone flights over Las Vegas and Corpus Christi.
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In-Flight Data Sets Three BVLOS Drone World Records
In-Flight sets three new distance records for BVLOS flight set using senseFly eBee Plus
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Leonardo Opens New RUAS Facility In Italy
Leonardo's new Pisa plant will build the AWHERO RUAS.
Aircraft
UK MoD Commits To New Tech, Including Swarming Drones
The UK has committed to a range of high-tech programs including the acquisition of swarming drones an adjunct to manned aircraft.
Regulations and Government
FAA Mandating Exterior Registration Numbers on Drones
Small drone owners will have to begin displaying their FAA registration numbers on an outside surface of their aircraft as of February 23.
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Dubai DCAA’s Drone Registry Nears 5,000 Mark
Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) claims to be the global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) oversight.
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Lufthansa Refocuses Drone Efforts
Lufthansa Technik will now lead Lufthansa Group's drone operations.
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Dubai's Drone Registry Nears 5,000 Mark
The relatively small area of the emirate makes UAVs easier to manage than in the UK or U.S.
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Germany Begins Training on Heron TP
German personnel are now in Israel learning how to operate the Heron TP, which will give the Luftwaffe far greater capabilities than the current Heron 1
Regulations and Government
Australia Plans Mandatory Drone Registration
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has proposed rules for a graduated implementation process for drone registration and accreditation of remotely
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Drone Roadmap Revealed at Davos
Internationally developed toolkit will assist countries to safely integrate drone operations.
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GA-ASI Contracts British Industry for RAF Protector Program
General Atomics has awarded weaponization contracts to MBDA and Raytheon for the RAF's Protector, as well as engaging other UK industry players.
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Russia Prepares To Flight-test the Sukhoi S-70 UCAV
Through photos leaked on Russian internet sites it appears that the Sukhoi S-70 heavyweight UCAV is nearing a first flight
Safety
Drones Stop Approaches at Newark
A pair of drones were detected Tuesday night in the approach path for Newark Liberty Airport at 3,500 feet.
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Ukraine and Turkey Deepen Defense Cooperation through UAVs and Transports
The recent deal to supply Bayraktar TB2 UAVs to Ukraine brings with it further cooperation with Turkey, which also includes transport aircraft development.
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Boeing Autonomous eVTOL Makes First Flight
Boeing NeXT's fully autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing prototype aircraft made its first flight January 22nd.
