The Raytheon Co. Missile Systems segment in Tucson, Arizona was awarded a $85 million U.S. Air Force contract to build 22 all-up Griffin missiles and 43 telemetry rounds for Griffin tests.
Monthly Archives: May 2012
University of North Dakota Co-Sponsors Sixth Annual Summit on UAS in Grand Forks May 22-23
How unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are used for both peaceful and military purposes will be the focus of the Sixth UAS Action Summit May 22-23 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Continue reading
Ted Wierzbanowski to Chair ASTM International UAS Committee
ASTM International Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) has elected Ted Wierzbanowski, Director of UAS Airspace Integration at AeroVironment Inc. in Monrovia, California, as its new chairman. Continue reading
Near Miss Over Denver
A mystery object, thought to be a military or law enforcement drone, flying in controlled airspace over Denver had a near miss with a commercial jet last week. Continue reading
Oregon Sheriff’s Office Tested UAS
The Federal Aviation Administration authorized the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to fly an unmanned aircraft armed with a camera from August 2009 to August 2010.
Lockheed Martin Launches iPad App
After Boeing Aviation Innovation launched its Milestones in Aviation App, Lockheed Martin has launched its own iPad App entitled ‘LM Tomorrow’. Continue reading
Brazilian Companies Team on Mapping with UAS
ESTEIO Engenharia e Aerolevantamentos S.A. and Instituto Tecnológico SIMEPAR signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement that visualizes the joint action of these companies in the market of mapping and monitoring with the use of UAS platform. Continue reading
IAI Butterfly UAS Progresses
IAI is making progress in the development of its butterfly-shaped UAS weighing just 20 grams – the smallest in its range so far.