The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed a patented system and method of transitioning an aircraft between helicopter and fixed wing flight modes. Continue reading
Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience
Spain’s Atlante UAS First Flight
Spain’s Atlante tactical unmanned aircraft system completed a successful first flight on 28 February, following a development activity involving EADS defence unit Cassidian Spain and numerous local companies and equipment suppliers.
Boeing Phantom Eye Completes 2nd Flight
Boeing‘s liquid hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned aircraft system completed its second flight Feb. 25, demonstrating capabilities that will allow it to perform intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions for up to four days without refuelling. Continue reading
Engineers Present Unmanned Aircraft Sense-And-Avoid Flight Test Results at Avionics Europe Forum
It is not easier to certify avionics on unmanned aircraft systems than on manned aircraft, affirms Dr. Emanuel Braemer, Head of Technology, Aerosystems Division, ESG Elektroniksystem-und Logistik-GmbH in Germany. Continue reading
Long-Endurance UAS Suffer from Lack of Customer Support
AeroVironment‘s Global Observer was being developed as a JCTD, funded by no fewer than six U.S. government agencies, and was to fly with the Air Force’s Joint Aerial Layer Network (JALN) payload, designed to allow multiple tactical communications systems to talk to one another and connect to distant command centers. AeroVironment says it is still talking to its customers.
Thales I-Master Radar System Tests Successful on Schiebel Camcopter
The Thales I-Master radar system has successfully completed flight trials on-board a Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System). Continue reading
JLENS Demonstrates Tactical Ballistic Missile Defence Capability
During a series of recent tests, a Raytheon Company JLENS demonstrated tactical ballistic missile defense (TBMD) capability when it detected and tracked a total of four ballistic-missile surrogates during their ascent (boost) phase. Continue reading
EPS Flat-Vee UAS Engine Succeeds Propeller Vibration Tests
Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS), Inc., of New Richmond, Wisconsin, has validated its innovative 4.4-liter, “Flat-Vee” Vision 350 weight-competitive aero-diesel engine design for General Aviation (GA) and military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) markets, following extensive testing at Hartzell Propeller headquarters in Piqua, Ohio. Continue reading