The Indian Air Force is set to acquire its first missile-armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the US. The Indian Air Force has for years said it needs armed drones – weapon systems. Continue reading
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DJI Releases the Matrice 600 Pro
DJI has updated the capabilities of its largest drone series by introducing the new Matrice 600 Pro, which offers improved flight performance, a more powerful battery charging system and better loading capacity for cinema cameras, industrial equipment and other professional aerial applications. Continue reading
Near Earth Autonomy Gets NASA Award for UAS Flight Safety
Near Earth Autonomy has announced the successful award through the NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to support NASA’s mission to introduce unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspace (NAS). Under this award, Near Earth will develop and demonstrate technologies that enable safe unmanned aircraft (UA) operation in the case of unexpected contingency situations. The SBIR award is in partnership with NASA Langley Research Center. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Reveals ReDrone
Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT Elisra will reveal at the Israel HLS & Cyber Conference, taking place this week in Tel Aviv, their ReDrone system, a unique solution for protection of closed air spaces, national infrastructures and other critical areas against hostile drones penetrating the protected perimeter.
U.T.SEC – Unmanned Technologies & Security Expo & Conference
The U.T.SEC, Unmanned Technologies & Security – Expo & Conference, which is to be held at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre on 2 – 3 March 2017, is the first trade fair devoted to every aspect of drones. The event will focus on the technical possibilities for increasing security through the deployment of unmanned systems in the civil, industrial and state sectors but also on protecting against their unwanted use. About 80 exhibitors are expected at the premiere in Hall 12 of the exhibition venue. The event is being organised by NürnbergMesse. Continue reading
First Flight of Avenger Extended Range
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced the successful first flight of its new Avenger Extended Range (ER) aircraft, an extended range version of its multi-mission jet-powered Predator C Avenger which has accumulated over 13,000 flight hours to date. The flight occurred on October 27th at the company’s Gray Butte Flight Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. Continue reading
Israeli Navy Considers New UAV Type for Corvettes
The Israeli navy is assessing the deployment of a fixed-wing extremely short take-off and landing (ESTOL) unmanned air vehicle on its new fleet of corvettes. Continue reading
Obama Asks Congress for 535 Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems in Iraq
An $11.6 billion defense request that President Barack Obama sent Congress includes funds to buy more lethal drones for U.S. commandos fighting Islamic State and other terrorists as well as networks to counter the pilotless aircraft those groups are now using. Continue reading