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.
Engines
Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft
Oxford University spinoff says propulsion technology could support eVTOL aircraft and business jets
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Proposes Special Conditions for Skyryse One STC
Requirements address certification for items not currently covered by existing regulations
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Air Force Trials Autonomous Flights with Joby, Reliable Robotics
Joby and Reliable Robotics participate in “Agile Flag 24-3” logistics exercise
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Anra Demonstrates Drone Inspections of New York's Power Infrastructure
Mission Manager software coordinated a fleet of drones gathering video and data
Aircraft
Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF
Tests support autonomous flight and aerial refueling studies with the military aircraft
Engines
U.S. Air Force Backs Wright's Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries
New batteries could be used for multi-role military uncrewed air vehicles
Engines
Moya Switches to Hybrid-Electric Propulsion For Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
The vehicle is intended for applications such as cargo deliveries and crop spraying
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Odys Taps Honeywell for UAS Ground Control Stations in Oman
Honeywell ground control stations enable BVLOS operations
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Heavy and Light Remote Carriers on Show
Airbus and Diehl Defence show mockups of remote carrier designs at Farnborough
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Boeing and Ukraine’s Antonov Collaborate on Defense
Antonov and Boeing collaboration could support Ukraine's UAVs
Aircraft
United Airlines Selects Honeywell Cockpit Tech for 737 Max Fleet
Honeywell will provide a range of avionics for United's 737 Max fleet
Engines
GE and Kratos Pursue Affordable Small Turbofans
The partners look to capture a share of the burgeoning market for “affordable mass” engines
Aircraft
Embraer Debuts E-Freighter at Farnborough
The E190F performed its maiden flight earlier this year
Aircraft
New NATO Member Sweden Lifts Lid on Future Fighter Studies
The Scandinavian state could buy into the multinational GCAP or FCAS programs, or could develop its own fighter system
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Joby Aviation Acquires Autonomous Flight Pioneer Xwing
Joby’s eVTOL air taxis could fly without pilots someday
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Marines Will Evaluate Elroy's Autonomous Resupply Drone
The Chaparral aircraft heads to the Arizona desert in July
Training and Workforce
Loft Dynamics Prepares eVTOL Flight Simulator With Dufour
Dufour prepares to start flight testing with smaller Aero2 utility drone
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Textron eAviation Acquires German Engineering Firm
Munich-based Amazilia Aerospace specializes in automated flight tech
Aircraft
Textron eAviation's Nexus eVTOL Aircraft Could Fly in 2025
The company's Nuuva cargo drone is approaching its first flights, too
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
MightyFly Flies Autonomous Freighter in FAA-approved Corridor
The 100-pound-payload Cento is expected to have a range of up to around 522 nm
Avionics
Leasing Group Orders Reliable Robotics Flight Automation System
The customer wants to convert 30 Cessna Caravans for cargo flights
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Mayman Unveils Razor Air Utility Vehicles for Military Roles
The new family builds on the company's earlier Speeder design
Avionics
MIT and Merlin To Integrate Collision Avoidance Technology
The partners are pursuing new uncrewed aircraft applications for the FAA-funded system
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Robinson Helicopter Acquires UAV Maker Ascent AeroSystems
Ascent's production will now migrate across the country to Robinson's California factory
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
International Skies Open Wider with ICAO's Latest Drone Regulations
The framework policy includes provisions for remote pilot licenses
Regulations and Government
UK Government Issues Action Plan for eVTOL and UAS Operations
Strategy document published as the country awaits a general election this year
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Reliable Robotics Gains Fresh Funding for Autonomous Flight Tech
NASA and the U.S. Air Force invest in autonomy
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Extends MRO Support to Cargo Drones
Dallas satellite shop performs scheduled and unscheduled work on UAVs
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Latest Elbit Hermes UAV Sparks to Life
Hermes 650 multirole UAV boasts a 24-hour endurance
