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
Wing Drone Delivery Service Helping Deliver Critical Supplies During Covid-19 Crisis - AIN
Wing Drone Delivery Service Helping Deliver Critical Supplies During Covid-19 Crisis - AIN
Aircraft
Wing Drone Deliveries Support Social Distancing
Wing's 10-pound drone delivers three-pound packages containing items such as medications on round trips of up to 12 miles at speeds of up to 70 mph.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Navy Orders More Test Stingrays from Boeing
With three more MQ-25As being ordered, Boeing now has seven of the unmanned carrierborne tankers on contract.
Training and Workforce
Leonardo To Offer RUAS Training
Leonardo is expanding its training offerings to include rotorcraft UAS.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
SDC Session Explores Combining Drones, Flight Department
Bryan Williams, Duke Energy’s manager of unmanned aerial systems, explained the integration of his program into the corporate flight department.
Aircraft
U.S. Military Exploring eVTOL Solution to Resupplying Troops
The U.S. military is investing in eVTOL aircraft technology that it believes could reduce risks associated with moving cargo in combat zones.
Rotorcraft
Bristow Partners With Schiebel for UK SAR
Helicopter operator Bristow has partnered with Schiebel to conduct the first trial in the UK of unmanned aircraft for maritime and land search and rescue.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EAA to FAA: Remote ID Rule Threatens Model Flying
EAA said the FAA’s proposed rule for UAS aircraft to have remote ID is an “overreaching answer” to integrating UAS aircraft into national airspace.
Aircraft
Fighter-bombers and Anka UAVs Downed as Turkey and Syria Exchange Blows
An escalation in fighting between Turkish and Assadist forces has resulted in a number of air vehicles—both manned and unmanned—being shot down.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Innovative UAV Technology Helps Syrian Army Offensive in Idlib
The Russian army is employing small UAVs to find targets and then provide designation for attack by laser-guided shells.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Readying Drones To Screen for Deadly Diseases
Draganfly is evaluating a sensors and AI software that could be used to screen crowds for symptoms of dangerous contagions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Community Acceptance Key To UAM Market
Community acceptance will be the key driver when it comes to urban air mobility.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Signs Collaboration for Singapore Mobility
Airbus and Singapore's aviation regulator are working together on developing urban air mobility to Singapore.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ST Engineering Showcases Innovative and Diverse Technologies
The Singapore-based conglomerate has a new VTOL UAV, systems to control or counter drones, and fresh activity in the freighter conversion business.
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
