China made its debut this week at the world’s largest robotics trade show when a Shenzhen-based firm showcased its F50, a small UAS with a high-definition video camera that a company brochure billed as a tool for monitoring protests, or responding to building fires.
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ScanEagle in Action Over Libya
Insitu Inc. announced that its ScanEagle has been assisting U.S. and NATO Forces in their mission to protect civilians and reduce the flow of arms to Libya.
Zala Aero Group Unveils New Aircraft at Moscow Air Show
Russian unmanned systems manufacturer Zala Aero Group used the MAKS 2011 airshow in Moscow to unveil a new UAS, which it says has already been purchased by a Russian security agency.
Northrop STARLite Radar Demonstrates Dismount Tracking at Empire Challenge 2011
A STARLite-equipped Firebird at the Empire Challenge Exercise
At the U.S. Joint Forces Command’s Empire Challenge 2011, Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully demonstrated the ability of its STARLite radar to provide Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) data and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery to ground commanders in real time.
RAFAEL Develops UAS Mission Enhancement Package
Reccelite Pod on Aeronautics Dominator MALE
Focusing on a range of systems complementing unmanned aircraft systems, RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems is introducing a range of hardware and software systems, supporting UAS missions.
CAE Teams with Aeronautics on Unmanned Aircraft Simulation
CAE and Aeronautics announced that the two companies have signed a strategic teaming agreement making CAE the preferred simulation and mission training solution provider for Aeronautics unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
US Uses Northrop’s People Detector Radar on Mexican Border
The US government has confirmed that it is deploying a new Northrop Grumman radar on unmanned aircraft systems to detect illegal immigrants and drug smugglers on the southwest border.
Boeing Communications Relay Links Radios with Multiple Unmanned Platforms
Boeing announced it has successfully demonstrated the company’s newest narrowband communications relay aboard two unmanned aircraft — an Insitu ScanEagle and a portable AeroVironment Puma All Environment.