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
U.S. Chooses Aerosonde, Other UAVs for ISR Services
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
ST Aerospace Shows Off Latest UAV
The latest UAV from ST Aerospace, the Skyblade 360–a mini-UAV has been designed to use fuel cell technology to extend its endurance to an impressive six hours.
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French Air Force Chief: Tankers Soon, but Anglo-French UAV Much Later
The French Air Force will sign a contract for between five and seven A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports in 2013, with quick deliveries foreseen
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Embraer-Elbit Connection Grows Via KC-390 and UAVs
Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary AEL Sistemas will supply the self-protection suite and directed, infrared countermeasures for the new Embraer KC-390.
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U.S. Gray Eagle UAV Gets More Sensors and Multi-Control
A new version of the General Atomics Predator/Reaper UAV series with multiple sensor control is ready for deployment to Afghanistan.
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Seoul Air Show Boosted by Korean Fighter, UAV, Helo and Missile Requirements
Ongoing major requirements and a growing defense budget in the Republic of Korea
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Predator UAVs Opening Up to Foreign Sensors and Control
A cooperation between General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Selex Galileo will enable the integration and control of non-U.S.
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MALE Decision in Paris Delays Anglo-French UAV Project
French Defense Minister Gerard Longuet said a French version of the 
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Goodrich To Distribute Improved UAV Engine Fuel Injection System
Goodrich signed an agreement to distribute an electronic fuel injection system developed by Australian firm Currawong Engineering.
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Joined-Wing UAV Revealed in China
Photographs of a new Chinese UAV have been posted on Chinese websites.
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Boeing Phantom Ray UAV Makes First Flight
The Boeing Phantom Ray stealthy and autonomous UAV demonstrator made its first flight at Edwards AFB on April 27, and flew again in early May.
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Honeywell’s Micro-UAV Monitors Damaged Nuclear Plant
Honeywell Aerospace said its unmanned T-Hawk Micro Air Vehicle has flown several missions in support of disaster-remediation efforts at the damaged Fukushi
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Dassault Embraces BAE's Mantis UAV
Speaking at Dassault’s annual press conference yesterday, CEO Charles Edelstenne clarified that BAE Systems would be the prime contractor for a joint mediu
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Should all UAVs Be Equipped with Transponders?
Manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may no longer have an excuse not to equip their aircraft with transponders, which should make at least one
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UAVs pose little threat to civilian pilot jobs
Do UAVs threaten civil pilot careers? That’s the question that AIN posed to several attendees at a recent conference in Montreal, sponsored by industry tra
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Brazil Buys UAVs and Upgrades AMX, but Defers Fighter Choice
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) made two defense procurement decisions, but deferred the long-pending choice of a new combat aircraft.
