This ‘Proof of Flight’ video from icarusLabs posted in the DARPA uavforge competition shows candidly the various obstacles and solutions that the young engineers experienced in developing their entry. Continue reading
Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience
DARPA UAVFORGE Competition – Camera Stabilisation System Demonstration
This video of the Ecilop 1 camera stabilisation system by Aleksey Zaitsevsky is one of the more original entrants in the DARPA uavforge competition. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin to Develop Hybrid Renewable Energy UAS
Lockheed Martin won a $1.1 million contract Friday for development and ground demonstration of the integrated power system and payload into a SURGE-V hybrid UAV aircraft. Continue reading
DARPA UAVFORGE Competition Hits Milestone 2
The DARPA uavforge competition is approaching the deadline for Milestone 2, with voting for the ‘Proof of Flight’ videos due to end on January 22 nd. Continue reading
Fulmar Flies for Frontex
Thales and Aerovisión have given a real flight demonstration of the Fulmar for the European Agency Frontex, the organism in charge of coordinating the border control operations of the European Union member states. Continue reading
Aurora Wins Design and Fabrication Contract for the Boeing SolarEagle
Aurora Flight Sciences has been awarded a contract by Boeing Defense, Space & Security to design and fabricate structural components for the revolutionary Boeing SolarEagle unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
General Atomics Introduces New Trailing Arm Design on Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper Landing Gear
Photo: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced the availability of a new trailing arm design for the existing main landing gear on its Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS.
Ugandan Air Force Personnel Get Raven Training
Eight members of the Uganda Air Force received training on the Raven in December. Continue reading