VStar Systems Inc., a privately held aerospace and defense systems company, has announced the launch of a modular Signal Intelligence Sensor Suite for use on small to large aircraft, including UAV’s. The product family, jointly named MA-X Modular Airborne Signal Intelligence System, is a scalable solution designed to provide critical intelligence at a more affordable price point. VStar Systems will commence flight testing of MA-X in November 2016. Continue reading
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Drone World Expo – Gretchen West Speaks Out
We wanted to find out more about the success of Drone World Expo and what’s in store for this year’s event, so we interviewed Gretchen West Senior Advisor of Innovation and Technology Hogan Lovells; Drone World Expo Master of Ceremonies.
1. What was your main takeaway from last year’s Drone World Expo ?
Drone World Expo caters specifically to helping commercial end users understand the value and benefits of using drones in their business operations, and while many other conferences talk about end users, the Drone World Expo audience is truly made up of end users eager to learn. The attendee list last year was impressive with stakeholders from dozens of different industries. I’m looking forward to an even larger and more eager audience at this year’s event. Continue reading
Sightline Tracking, Facial Recognition Tech for Drones
Privacy-protected video and Geo-positioning data from multiple drones can be live-streamed between field agents and command centers, thanks to a partnership between three IT firms. Continue reading
China’s Turbojet-Powered Cloud Shadow
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled the Cloud Shadow, a turbojet-powered, medium/high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Airshow China 2016 exposition, which was held in the southern city of Zhuhai from 1 to 6 November. Continue reading
Verizon Takes Drones Beyond Traditional Industries
Verizon made the news with its use of different types of drones to enhance network performance, but the fact that drones are being used for things like better 4G LTE service is probably the biggest news, showing UAVs entering more and more areas at a fast pace. Continue reading
Elbit Forms JV in India
Adani Enterprises Ltd and Israel’s Elbit Systems India Ltd have formed a joint venture company, Adani-ElbitAdvanced Systems India Ltd (AEASIL), to manufactureunmanned aerial vehicles in India. While Adani group will own 51 percent stake in the JV, Israeli firm will hold the remaining stake. Continue reading
Intel’s Shooting Star is Designed for Light Shows
Intel hass announced the Intel Shooting Star drone, the company’s first drone created specifically for entertainment light shows. The Intel Shooting Star drone is designed with safety and creativity in mind with a super light-weight structure and virtually limitless color combinations. Continue reading
Russian Military Tests VR Helmet for Drone Pilots
Russian drone pilots may soon get a revolutionary virtual reality helmet to pilot unmanned aircraft and get an HD view of terrain and enemy targets. The new feature allows for better situation awareness while flying combat missions, developers say. Continue reading