Rheinmetall has successfully tested its new 50KW high-energy weapon technology demonstrator. Conducted at the end of November, the test encompassed the entire operational sequence from target detection and tracking to target engagement. Continue reading
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Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 – Successful Integration with Riegl’s New VQ‑820‑GU Hydrographic Airborne Scanner
Schiebel and Riegl Laser Measurement Systems GmbH have announced the successful integration of the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) together with the Riegl VQ-820-GU Hydrographic Airborne Sensor. Continue reading
DARPA’S Pack Horse Robot Follows its Master
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For the past two weeks, in the woods of central Virginia around Fort Pickett, the Legged Squad Support System (LS3) four-legged robot has been showing off its capabilities during field-testing. Continue reading
Flying Legends Air Show 2013 Trailer
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This is a promotional clip for the 2013 Flying Legends Air Show at Duxford in the UK. Continue reading
Miniature Radar Altimeter Supports Sea-skimming UAV Test
Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke) supplied its Miniature Radar Altimeter (MRA) in a successful flight test of a sea-skimming UAV designed to mimic the threat of an incoming missile. Continue reading
AEROmetrex Obtains Australian Operators Certificate
Australian aerial photogrammetry and aerial orthophotograph operator, AEROmetrex, has announced that it is now a fully Certified Australian UAV Operator. Continue reading
DEL Imaging Systems Sells High-Speed Imaging Systems to US Navy
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DEL Imaging Systems, LLC, a supplier of High Speed Digital Cameras and Imaging Instrumentation, has announced the sale of high speed imaging solutions to the U.S. Navy for testing on the Navy’s most advanced tactical aircraft and as well as weapons testing. Continue reading
Markey Introduces Legislation to Ensure Privacy and Transparency in Domestic UAS Operations
Congressman Edward Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the Bi-Partisan Congressional Privacy Caucus, on Dec. 18 introduced legislation to ensure standards for informing the public and establish safeguards to protect the privacy of individuals as the federal government develops a comprehensive plan for the use of drones in U.S. airspace. Continue reading