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.
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters Displays New Common Launcher at Army Confab
MD says Systima common launch tube will give new 969 helicopter more bite
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AirMap Adds New Web App Features
AirMap's new UAS web app features include flight planning and LAANC capability
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drone-to-home Delivery Service Begins in Australia
Alphabet's Wing unit rolls out drone to home delivery service in Canberra
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Honeywell and Volocopter Team To Test UAM Avionics
Honeywell intertial measurement based AHRS will fly on Volocopter eVTOL later this year
Rotorcraft
UAVs, eVTOLs Take Spotlight at Rotorcraft Asia
The manned helicopter industry is slowing in the region, but the unmanned sector is gaining traction.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Bell's eVTOL, Unmanned Efforts Draw Japanese Partner
Japan's Sumitomo said it would partner with Bell on developing eVTOL and drone technology, markets.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Two VTOL Platforms To Compete for Shadow Replacement
The U.S. Army wants to replace its Shadow tactical unmanned air systems, and has narrowed the search to two runway-independent proposals.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
France Arms Its Reapers: Netherlands Signs for Four
GA-ASI's MQ-9 and its derivatives have proved a hit in Europe, where France is now adding weapons capability and where the Netherlands has ordered the type
Training and Workforce
Cargo UAS Builder Sabrewing Signs $43M Alaska Deal
Sabrewing and Alaska tribe ink deal for aircraft, test range, and joint venture
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Begins Shore-to-ship Port Drone Deliveries
The Airbus Skyways UAS has begun ship supply flights to commercial vessels in Singapore.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Industry Leaders Evaluate eVTOL Revolution
Expert panel mulls the near-future of eVTOL.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Ainstein Radar To Fly On NASA's BVLOS UAS Demonstration
Ainstein's compact small UAS radar is the size of a credit card
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
ST Engineering Gets BVLOS Approval in Singapore
ST's DroNet UAS system will be used to patrol the Lower Seletar reservoir
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
In-Flight Data Sets Three BVLOS Drone World Records
In-Flight sets three new distance records for BVLOS flight set using senseFly eBee Plus
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Lufthansa Refocuses Drone Efforts
Lufthansa Technik will now lead Lufthansa Group's drone operations.
