Author Archives: The Editor
Russia Buys UAS to Monitor Street Protests
One of Russia’s manufacturers of unmanned aircarft, Zala Aero, has provided the Russian government with more than 70 unmanned systems, each containing several aircraft. According to an article published Monday on Open Democracy Russia. Continue reading
Incoming US Air Force Chief to Keep Global Hawks
General Mark Welsh, the next Air Force Chief of Staff, admitted that the service’s fiscal 2013 budget was “simply not executable” in the face of Congressional opposition over cuts to the Air National Guard. Welsh vowed to work with Congress, the Guard, and governors “so we never end up here again.” Continue reading
Northrop Grumann Gets $156M Global Hawk Us Air Force Support Contracts
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation two contract modifications totaling $156 million to continue operating and maintaining the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) system in support of overseas contingency missions. Continue reading
Douglas X-3 Stiletto – Video
The Douglas X-3 Stiletto was a 1950s United States experimental jet aircraft with a slender fuselage and a long tapered nose, manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company. Continue reading
Sinclair Community College Holds Civilian UAS Training Classes
Sinclair Community College is holding the first civilian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle training class in the region beginning July 19 at its main campus and Tech Town in downtown. Continue reading
Brain & Body Measures Decode Cognitive Overload in RPAS Operators
A new system collects and interprets neuro-physiological and performance measures to evaluate new warfighter technologies. Continue reading
Maiden Flight for Advanced Aviation Technology – A2Tech’s RV-VTOLx4
Advanced Aviation Technology – A2Tech has performed the first official flights of its new RV-VTOLx4 Multi-Rotor Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) at Peschiera del Garda, Italy. Continue reading