The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key milestone for the aircraft that’s expected to make its first flight this year. Continue reading
Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience
Leonardo Demonstrates Helicopter-UAV Teaming in UK
On 17th September, Leonardo successfully demonstrated unique integrated capabilities between a manned aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Continue reading
Liteye Systems Launches the Liteye C-UAS Simulator
Liteye Systems, Inc., Numerica and AEgis Technologies Group have announced the joint development of a high-fidelity C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Modelling, Simulation and Training system, the Liteye C-UAS Simulator. Continue reading
GA-ASI Starts SeaGuardian Validation Flights in Japan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. kicked off a series of validation flights on Oct. 15 for Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. GA-ASI is working with Asia Air Survey (AAS) in Japan to conduct the flights. Continue reading
Bayraktar Akinci Completes Asymmetric Thrust Tests
The Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA’s flight tests continue. High and Medium Altitude Asymmetric Propulsion Test has also been successfully completed, according to official statements. Continue reading
Gazprom Tests Unmanned Cargo Helicopter at Arctic Fields
India’s Rustom-2 Completes 8-Hour Flight Test
Overcoming the initial program setbacks, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) last week flight tested the Rustom-2 medium altitude long endurance indigenous prototype drone and achieved eight hours of flying at an altitude of 16,000 feet at Chitradurga, Karnataka. Continue reading
UMS SKELDAR Performs First Automatic Flight of V-150
UMS SKELDAR has successfully achieved the remote automatic flight of its V-150 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) platform. Continue reading