ViaSat Inc. has demonstrated a high-performance Ka-band satellite communication system that delivers beyond line-of-sight broadband for manned and unmanned rotary wing aircraft. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
X-47B Touch And Go
NAVAIR Naval Air Systems Command just released this “touch-and-go” video of the X-47B. Continue reading
Alitalia Pilot Spots UAS at 1500 ft On Approach to JFK Airport
The FBI is asking the public’s help in finding a small unmanned aircraft and its operator that was reportedly spotted by a commercial airline pilot near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Continue reading
U.S. Air Force Plans for Extended-Range Reaper
The U.S. Air Force wants to purchase an extended-range (ER) version of the MQ-9 Reaper, allowing the service to strike deeper into enemy territory using fewer aircraft in a post-Afghanistan environment. Continue reading
AgustaWestland Unveils Revolutionary “Project Zero” Tilt Rotor Technology Demonstrator
AgustaWestland has unveiled its “Project Zero” tilt rotor technology demonstrator, giving an insight into what advanced rotorcraft of the future may look like. Continue reading
US Army Invitation to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology Forum
The US Army has issued a special notice to industry inviting attendance to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology Forum (UAS-TF). Continue reading
Turkey to Contract for Ten Anka UAS
Turkey is preparing to sign a contract for 10 locally made Anka UAS, procurement authorities said. They did not specify a contract price. Continue reading
New Mexico State University UAS Team Performs Successful Proof of Concept Flights for Power Grid Damage Assessment
New Mexico State University’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems team successfully performed proof of concept flights for the Electric Power Research Institute’s Airborne Damage Assessment Model in Eufala, Ala., earlier this month. Continue reading