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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EOS Remote Weapon Can Counter Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The EOS R400S-Mk2 remote weapon system with a 30 mm ATK M230 LF cannon will be mounted on a THeMis unmanned ground vehicle.
Aircraft
TAI Warms to Malaysia as Springboard for Asia-Pacific
New offices in Malaysia and Pakistan herald greater global role
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Navy Deploys Unmanned Patrol Planes
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton UAV is finally entering service
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Rafael To Unveil Compact Electro-optical Infrared System
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems says MicroLite is capable of providing around-the-clock wide-area persistent surveillance.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Boeing Completes Loyal Wingman Fuselage
Finishing the fuselage structure is a major milestone on the path to the Loyal Wingman’s first flight, which is expected later this year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Ascent Vision Showcases Counter-UAS Imaging System
Ascent Vision Technologies has launched a new multi-mission imaging system for maritime counter-UAS and ISR missions.
Security
Israel's Controp Seeks Fresh Markets
Coastal surveillance systems provide 'virtual fence' over the water
Security
GAMI to Spur Tenfold Increase in Localization of Saudi Defense Spending
Goal is dramatic expansion from current manufacturing in ammunition, light weapons and armored vehicles
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Cutting Edge Counter-Drone Technology Offered by Controp
The Israeli company says that its sensors and software classify drone threats with pinpoint accuracy
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering Wins $7B of Business in 2019
Singapore Technologies Engineering inked $1.5 billion in contracts in the fourth quarter, bringing its full-year 2019 contract value to $7 billion.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drones Enlisted To Fight Corona Virus in China
Terra Drone Group company Antwork is using drones to transport critical medical supplies and patient samples in Corona virus fight.
Safety
UAV Manufacturer and Training School Work Together on Operating Standards
Rotary UAV maker UMS Skeldar is working with the Swedish Aviation Technical Training School to develop standards needed to meet anticipated new EASA rules.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Proposes 'Special Class' for Delivery Drones
The FAA is seeking public comment on a proposal to certify drone delivery UAS as “special class” of aircraft under FAR Part 21.17(b).
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Coronavirus Prompts Precautions in Singapore
Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Textron have withdrawn from exhibiting at next week's Singapore Airshow as coronavirus cases mount.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
IAI Introduces Heron Mk II for Complex Missions
IAI’s Heron has been one of the mainstays of the MALE UAV scene for many years. A new variant has been launched to improve its operational versatility.
Aircraft
Kaman Offers Its K-Max Unmanned Helicopter to the Commercial Market - AIN
Kaman Offers Its K-Max Unmanned Helicopter to the Commercial Market - AIN
Rotorcraft
Noise Critical Issue for eVTOL Acceptance
Uniform noise standards could speed eVTOL market.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
DJI Blasts Interior Department's Grounding Order
Cinese drone-maker DJI says decision to ground its drones is "politically motivated."
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Helicopters on Mars Is Rocket Science
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists gave Heli-Expo 2020 attendees a full breifing on the Mars Helicopter Scout.
Rotorcraft
Hirschberg: eVTOL Is Urban Moonshot
Vertical Flight Society's executive director sees big potential for urban air mobility—eventually.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Germany Opts for Manned Pegasus Platform
For the second time Germany has canceled plans to use a Global Hawk derivative to answer its Sigint requirements, and is now looking at the Global 6000.
Maintenance and Modifications
Erickson Bringing Sikorsky’s Matrix Tech to Firefighting Fleet
Erickson and Sikorsky team to bring Matrix autonomous technology to Erickson’s firefighting S64 fleet.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Schiebel Camcopter Supports River Pollution Emergency
The Camcopter has found myriad uses as a surveillance UAV, and has added emergency response to its repertoire.
Rotorcraft
Kaman Advances UAS K-Max for Military, Commercial Ops
Proved in combat, Kamen touts at Heli-Expo progress on UAS K-Max for military and commercial ops.
Aircraft
Bell Revamps Nexus as Four-rotor eVTOL
Bell is moving full-speed-ahead on its Nexus electrically powered passenger-carrying urban air mobility vehicle.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Draganfly Develops New Drone Sensor Packages
UAV maker Draganfly has developed three new drone camera packages for agricultural research and environmental monitoring missions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Bell Joins Choctaw's UAS Integration Pilot Program
Bell will begin testing UAS systems on land belonging to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Rotorcraft
R22 Converted To Long-Range Drone
Unmanned systems developer UAVOS has converted a Robinson R-22 helicopter into a long-range drone.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drones Used To Track Cargo Trailers at Danish Ports
Using drones to identify cargo trailers significantly reduces CO2 emissions, manpower, and costs.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AiRXOS, Syniverse Team On Secure Drone Communications
GE Aviation unit AiRXOS and Syniverse are working together to make in harder to hack drones .
