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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Drone World Show Builds On Ascent of Commercial UAS
The second annual Drone World Expo show will be held in San Jose, California, from November 15-16.
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Mitre Names Winners of Counter-Drone System Challenge
The research and development organization invited companies to demonstrate systems that detect and stop small drones weight under five pounds.
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FAA Names Members of High-Level Drone Advisory Committee
Chaired by Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, the advisory panel includes senior business, association, academic and municipal leaders.
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U.S., Canada Agree to First Foreign Sale of RQ-21A Blackjack
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command plans to deliver one RQ-21A Blackjack system consisting of five aircraft to the Canadian Army next year.
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U.S. Army Evaluates Drone for Collecting Cyber Intelligence
The service has flown the small multi-rotor drone during training exercises at the National Training Center at For Irwin, Calif.
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FAA Issues 76 Waivers as Part 107 Drone Rule Takes Effect
Most of the waivers granted to the Part 107 operating conditions involve night-time flights, said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
USAIG Unveils Safety Program for Small Drone Operators
The initial offering under its new Performance Vector Unmanned program is an online small UAS ground school course provided by Argus Unmanned.
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Ground Segment Upgrade Is Latest for RQ-4 Global Hawk
Raytheon will install modernized 'building-based' ground stations for the Global Hawk at Beale and Grand Forks air force bases.
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Stemme Subsidiary Ramps Up for Patroller Production
Ecarys will deliver 15 ES15 fixed-wing airframes to France's Sagem, which will convert them into the unmanned Patroller for the French army.
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Predator Bs Tested for Ballistic Missile Defense
General Atomics said two MQ-9 Predator Bs participated in the Pacific Dragon naval exercise off Hawaii in late June.
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U.S. Navy Deploys Puma UAS From Patrol Ships, Destroyers
The hand-launched drone supports surface ships that do not have their own organic helicopter or aircraft capability, according to the Navy.
Safety
Aero-Photos Opts for Wyvern Exact UAV Audit
Exact program helps UAV end-users make informed decisions about the quality and safety commitment of UAV operators.
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U.S. Army Evaluates One of a New Breed of Tethered Drones
The Army's Rapid Equipping Force will study the CyPhy Works Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications System, a tethered hexrotor.
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Facebook Reveals First Flight of Solar-Powered Aquila Drone
The social networking company is developing the high-flying aircraft to close gaps in global Internet coverage.
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The Commercial Applications—and Considerations—of Flying Small Drones
AIN looks at the biggest opportunities for growth in small-drone flying.
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Versatile UAV Launched by Thales
The Fulmar has been selected by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, which is buying six systems to equip fast patrol craft.
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Lightweight EW Protection for UAVs
Elbit Systems and Sigint–Elisra have developed a very lightweight self-protection/jamming system particularly suited to unmanned air vehicles.
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Leonardo-Finmeccanica Lands First Two Customers for Falco Evo UAV
The manufacturer did not identify those first two customers during the announcement at the Farnborough Airshow.
Avionics
Israel Aerospace Industries, Honeywell develop UAS ‘Sense and Avoid’ System
Israel Aerospace Industries and avionics manufacturer Honeywell will jointly develop a “sense-and-avoid”.
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Textron and Thales Unleash UAV-delivered Fury
The 13-pound Fury munition has been designed for UAVs like Textron’s Shadow.
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Brazilian Hunter Takes Flight
Having supported Brazil’s Herons for some years, Avionics Services has now developed a version of the air vehicle tailored to Brazilian needs.
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Rafael Tackles Drone Menace
Small drones have become a major threat to military/security forces and high-value targets. Drone Dome has been developed to defeat them.
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Saab Keeps Hand in Unmanned Systems
UMS Skeldar stake has helped Saab keep a stake in unmanned systems while focusing on Gripen export customers.
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British Trio Offer Airport Defense Against Drones
AUDS system has been tested by U.S. government and is now to be tested by the FAA.
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Book Review: Enter the Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America
There is nowhere you can find the curious and circuitous story about the civil use of unmanned aircraft, except in this new non-fiction book.
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Taranis Flight Test Details Described
New details of how the all-British UCAV was demonstrated have been revealed.
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NASA-led Effort Advances Future of Unmanned Aircraft
Flight tests involving the General Atomics-built Ikhana Predator B are supporting the development of minimum operational performance standards
Rotorcraft
Mercy Flights Helo Takes Evasive Action To Avoid Drone
The helicopter was en route to pick up a patient in Yreka, Calif., and none of the crew on board was injured.
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U.S. Coast Guard Orders ScanEagle Surveillance Service
Institu formally becomes the first provider of unmanned aircraft system surveillance services to the U.S. maritime service.
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FAA Issues 'Part 107' Final Regulation for Commercial Drones
More than a decade and several iterations in the making, Part 107 allows the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems for business purposes.
