Russian troops have used small kamikaze drones known as KUB in attacks on the Ukrainian capital this week. One of Russian drones was shot down in the Podil neighborhood in Kyiv on Saturday. Continue reading
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FAA’s BVLOS Advisory and Rulemaking Committee Issues Final Report
The Federal Aviation Administration issued its Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) report on March 10. The report sets the stage for the FAA to begin its process to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will significantly advance the uncrewed systems industry, including drones and advanced air mobility (AAM), while also maintaining the highest levels of aviation safety for all airspace users. Continue reading
Autonomous Drones Assist Security Team
It’s common to think of a future where flying autonomous drones complete tasks such as delivering a package to your door. But that only scratches the surface of what’s possible. The coming world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) will offer much more to our everyday lives. Continue reading
Insitu Pacific Leads Australian Team to Deliver Army’s Next-Gen Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System
Insitu Pacific Pty Ltd has been announced as preferred supplier by the Australian Government to provide the new Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) to the Australian Army under LAND129 Phase 3. Continue reading
Center for Autonomous Robotics Launch in Austin
On March 13-14, 2022, Capital Factory and Guinn Partners will activate the Center for Autonomous Robotics (CAR) with a 2-day showcase of robots and drones during SXSW. Continue reading
IBAC Extends IS-BAO Helo Practices to Include RPAS
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has released its first update to the standard in four years, including changes that better adapt to certain practices for helicopter operations. In addition, IBAC is expanding its IS-BAO portfolio to now include remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Continue reading
Wildfire Workshop Accelerates NASA Firefighting Solutions
In a changing climate, wildfires are becoming more widespread and devastating, threatening more people and land than ever before. In response, NASA is stepping up to the plate to determine what we can do to help fight wildfires – and we have some ideas. Continue reading
uAvionix Acquired by DC Capital Partners
uAvionix has announced its acquisition by DC Capital Partners, LLC (DCCP). Since uAvionix’s inception, the company has leveraged disruptive technology to emerge at the forefront of the unmanned and general aviation markets. Becoming a portfolio company of DCCP will propel uAvionix forward with the means to impact the broader aerospace and defense markets. Continue reading