Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center have a new twist on an old saying, “Look Ma, no hands,” when it comes to piloting a small plane — thanks to a partnership with The MITRE Corporation and the University of North Dakota. Continue reading
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US Government Accountability Office Report says Addressing Privacy Concerns Would Aid UAS Integration into National Airspace System
The United States Government Accountability Office concluded in a report to Congress that measuring progress and addressing potential privacy concerns would facilitate integration of UAS into the National Airspace System. Continue reading
Poland Offers OP Version of Solo Helicopter
Polish manufacturer PZL-Świdnik has announced plans to fly an unmanned/optionally-piloted version of its single-engined SW-4 helicopter, revealing the development during the 3-6 September MSPO exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Continue reading
BAE Systems Mounts Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System on MQ-8B Fire Scout
BAE Systems has announced that for the first time, the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) will be integrated onto an unmanned aircraft. The company, which designed and manufactures the guidance section of the laser-guided rocket, was recently awarded a U.S. Navy contract to add the APKWS onto the MQ-8B Fire Scout. Continue reading
Luxcopter Launches Mitron VTOL UAS Already Certified by Dutch Civil Aviation Authorities
Luxcopter SA ,recently established in Luxembourg, has started its business with the launch of the MITRON, a vertical take-off and landing RPAS for professional use. Continue reading
German Heron Unit Approaches 1,000th Mission
Rheinmetall Airborne Systems expects to complete the 1,000th operational flight of a leased Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 in Afghanistan during October, as the German government nears a decision on whether to buy a medium-altitude, long-endurance surveillance system outright. Continue reading
South Korea Develops “Devil Killer” Self-Exploding UAS
A self-exploding high-speed unmanned aircraft will be deployed within two years, which will target coastal artillery shells, long-range self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery and air-cushion vehicles. Continue reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Predator Fact Sheet
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Air and Marine, or OAM, operates the highly capable and proven Predator B unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in support of law enforcement and homeland security missions at the nation’s borders. Continue reading