This article, written by Eric Kurman in PTB Magazine (Photonics Solutions for the Design Engineer), describes how the new BBAR coatings provide increased transmittance over the wide wavelength range that sapphire allows, permitting technological advances in optical system design. Sapphire optical windows are an excellent fit for the harsh environment and multiple wavelength requirements encountered in UAS service. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
HART Connects with US National Geo-spatial Intelligence Agency
There is growing interest in a US aviation force that could carry out precision surveillance and strike missions thousands of miles away. That capability would be particularly useful in the Pacific Rim where US bases are sited far from several hot spots. Continue reading
Aerodyne Wins $105 Million Army Contract
Aerodyne, Inc., an aeronautical engineering and technical consulting company, has been awarded a contract potentially worth more than $105 million to provide technical and engineering support for the US Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office. Continue reading
Two US Unmanned Aircraft Down in Somalia Near Kenyan Border
A Somali military official told Iran’s Press TV that two US operated unmanned aircraft went down in close proximity to Bilis Qooqaani town, which is located 448 kilometers (278 miles) southwest of Mogadishu, late on Saturday. Continue reading
TAI Gets Frost & Sullivan Award for ANKA
The 2011 Turkey Frost & Sullivan Product Leadership Award in Aerospace and Defence is presented to Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) for the ANKA. Continue reading
DARPA UAVForge Competition – Contestant Number 5
Nothing very original about team Dhaksha’s Hexarotor entry from MIT ANNA University in India, though it does have the merit of being stable. Continue reading
Thai Air Force Evaluates Local Mini Falcon
The Royal Thai Air Force is evaluating the G-Star unmanned aircraft system which is based on Innocon’s MiniFalcon-2. Continue reading
Global Hawk Korean Deals Signed
As anticipated, Northrop Grumman has signed MoUs with four South Korean companies to participate in the RQ-4 Global Hawk programme during the Seoul Air Show in South Korea.