Cosworth announced that it has used its advanced propulsion system modelling and simulation techniques to evaluate the benefits of hybrid system technologies and assess the challenges of fitting such systems to unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
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Fire Scout Breaks Endurance Records on USS Klakring Deployment
The US Navy’s fourth Fire Scout detachment returned to Mayport, Florida. on Dec. 1 after achieving several milestones during its five-month deployment aboard USS Klakring (FFG 42).
Design Concept for Fire-Fighting UAS
The Jurmol Design Gallery just posted this design concept for a fire-fighting UAS.
NEURON Stealth Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Demonstrator – First Flight at Istres
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The Neuron stealth unmanned combat aircraft UCAV (Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle) demonstrator successfully made its first flight on Saturday, December 1, 21012. Continue reading
Insitu ScanEagle Launch And Retreival in Afghanistan
Video by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. Continue reading
AeroVironment Invests $3M in CybAero
AeroVironment, Inc. announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with Sweden-based CybAero AB to develop and distribute a Tier II vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system in response to unmet requirements from multiple customers. Continue reading
Insight Into Reaper Crashes in the Seychelles
The U.S. Air Force suspended Reaper operations in the Seychelles after two crashes in the past year.
K-MAX Landing and Take Off in Afghanistan
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A Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (CRUAS) with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) lands and takes off on Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2012. Continue reading