Wing has begun launching some of the United States’ first commercial drone delivery Remote Operations Centers. We started at our headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and recently opened a second in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Continue reading
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Guide for Flying Drones in Norway
In light of recent events, the Norwegian CAA has just published clarifications on the rules for flying drones in Norway.
Norway, you are generally allowed to fly in the open category if you are registered as an operator. This does not apply to Russian citizens, as there is a ban on all Russian flights.
German Heron TP Awarded Type Certificate from German Military Aviation Authority
The German Heron TP remotely piloted aircraft system is a unique German and Israeli Project, contracted to Airbus and IAI for modification, production and operation by the German Air Force. Continue reading
Russian Drone Uses Many Chinese Components
A new Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), introduced to meet immediate minor battlefield roles, came under heavy criticism for being a Chinese copy and having limited indigenous components. Continue reading
Grenade-Dropping UAV from Vietnam
Vietnamese unmanned systems company RT Robotics has unveiled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system that is capable of dropping up to nine grenades per sortie. Continue reading
Ukrainian Teams Hunt Russian Drones with Laser Rifles, Gun Trucks, Apps
Teams of Ukrainians are hunting Russian drones, including Iranian-made kamikaze types, with the help of rifle-esque systems equipped with military-grade laser pointers, typically used to mark targets and other objects of interest on the ground for friendly pilots, as well as thermal optics. Continue reading
Airbus-Led Flight Demo Teams Fighters, a Helicopter and Drones
In Europe’s first large-scale multi-domain flight demo led by Airbus, two fighter jets, one helicopter and five unmanned remote carriers teamed up and accomplished a mission that could occur in real-life situations. The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Manned-Unmanned Teaming Demonstrator project will now move to the next phase: further paving the way for FCAS by developing a flying remote carrier (RC) demonstrator in the coming years. Continue reading
Rafael to Supply C-UAS Weapons to an Asian Navy
RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply its TYPHOON Mk 30-C, counter-UAS, Next Generation Naval Remote Weapon Station (NRWS) to an undisclosed navy in Asia. Continue reading