When Prox Dynamics, Norway started the development of the PD-100 Black Hornet helicopter it performed a series of trade studies on different aircraft configurations: traditional single main/tail rotor (as the PD-100), coaxial rotors (such as the ProxFlyer), and quadrotors (commonly used in micro VTOL aircraft). Continue reading
Author Archives: Peter van Blyenburgh
ASSORPAS – The New Italian Association for Light RPAS
On 2 October 2012, the creation of ASSORPAS (Associazione Italiana per I Light RPAS), the new Italian national association for Light RPAS (MTOM <150 kg), was formally announced. Continue reading
DGAC, France Publishes List of Approved RPAS Operators
In response to the many questions received by the DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority) concerning the RPAS operator authorizations granted by the DGAC, the decision was taken this summer to make a list of RPAS operators authorized to conduct flight operations in France available online on their web site. Continue reading
10th Meeting of ICAO UAS Study Group
The tenth meeting of the ICAO UAS Study Group took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 24 to 28 September 2012. Continue reading
CANSO Announces Jeff Poole as Director General
CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, is pleased to announce that Jeff Poole will assume the role of Director General as from the 1st. of January 2013. CANSO shows its gratitude to Samantha Sharif for the good work she has done as Interim Director General. Continue reading
UVS International Supports ICAO’s Performance-Based Navigation Symposium in Montreal 16-19 October
Within the framework of its Global Access Initiative and its longstanding support of ICAO, UVS International has agreed to support the Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Symposium organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal, Québec, Canada on 16-19 October 2012. Continue reading
Towards a European Strategy for the Development of Civil Applications of RPAS
The European Commission’s (EC) Staff Working Paper (SWD) entitled “Towards a European strategy for the development of civil applications of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems”, which summarizes the conclusions of its UAS Panel process and provides an understanding on the issues at stake, and the actions needed, was published on 4 September 2012. Continue reading
EASA Publishes Notice of Proposed Amendment 2012-10
On 21 August 2012 EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) made NPA-2012-10 “Transposition of Amendment 43 to Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention on remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) into common rules of the air” available for public consultation on its website. Continue reading