The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority CASA has issued the first 24 bit address to allow a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to be fitted with ADS-B (Automated Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) so it can be seen by air traffic control and other commercial aircraft during flight.
Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience
Comparing Traditional CSI Procedures with UAV Mapping
This experimental project was organised by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Pix4D, using UAV models from Draganfly and Aeryon Labs. The goal is comparing traditional CSI procedures with UAV mapping. Continue reading
X-47B to Begin Automated Aerial Refuelling Demonstrations Next Year
The US Navy’s carrier-based unmanned aircraft demonstrator is undergoing preparations for automated aerial refuelling testing next year, including a possible flight demonstration using the aircraft itself, said officials from the service and X-47B manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
174th Attack Wing Tests Air Traffic Control Alongside Commercial Flights
The 174th Attack Wing is entering new territory with training on drones, a remotely piloted aircraft. The team used the airport in Syracuse to test the waters, by having drones taxi the runway. Continue reading
Sagem Successfully Integrates UAS into Manned Airspace
Sagem (Safran) has just completed a series of flight tests demonstrating the feasibility of a UAS being integrated in a shared (manned/unmanned aircraft) airspace, in compliance with civil aviation regulations and air control procedures. Continue reading
K-Max Takes on Firefighting Mission
A team of Lockheed Martin and Kaman unmanned aircraft successfully demonstrated its ability to aid in firefighting operations, the company announced. Continue reading
US Coast Guard, NOAA Testing UAS in Arctic
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the Coast Guard are teaming up in the Arctic to test new unmanned aerial system applications.
British Army Praises Performance of Watchkeeper
A leading figure in the British Army’s unmanned air vehicles operations has praised the first deployment of the force’s new Elbit Systems/Thales WK450 Watchkeeper system, during which it was involved in three-way UAV operations to offer cueing and intelligence to the US Marine Corps in Afghanistan. Continue reading