Boeing Co. has signed an agreement with Israel-based Tactical Robotics to explore development of a ducted fan propulsion technology with potential uses for piloted and autonomous light aircraft. Continue reading
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$1M Grant for Israel-US Drone Project
The BIRD Foundation, a binational research and industrial development fund that promotes cooperation between US and Israeli companies, has approved a $1 million investment for a joint project between BWR Israel and Easy Aerial USA to develop a multi-mission command and control system for unmanned aerial vehicles for national security operations. Continue reading
FlytBase and Mayan Robotics Partner for Enterprise Drone Automation
FlytBase, Inc. and Mayan Robotics, LLC have announced a partnership to support enterprises on the development of fully autonomous, cost-effective drone automation solutions that leverage open source technologies. Continue reading
Fulmar Chooses UAV Navigation Autopilots
Fulmar is a marinized UAV developed by the Spanish manufacturer Wake Engineering (formerly known as Aerovision). This unique UAV can be launched from a vessel and is currently used by the Spanish Army, among others. Fulmar makes use of a powerful flight control system that was developed by UAV Navigation, yet another Spanish company. Continue reading
Heathrow Gets Anti-Drone System from Operational Solutions
Operational Solutions announces that its bespoke set of anti-drone systems has been deployed at Heathrow as part of the airport’s end-to-end counter drone measures to help to keep the country’s busiest airfield free from drones. Continue reading
Frequentis and Alititude Angel Partner on National UTM Platform for Norway
Frequentis, a global Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions provider and Altitude Angel, a UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, will jointly deploy a national UTM system for Norway. Continue reading
Liteye Systems Delivers Another $10M in CUAS Solutions
Liteye Systems, Inc. has announced the shipment of an additional $10M of US AUDS systems. The recent delivery of Liteye’s US configured Anti-UAS Defense Systems (AUDS) to the US Government continues a three-year run of consistent performance delivering life-saving technology to our warfighters. Continue reading
France Signs Stratobus Platform Study Contract
Thales Alenia Space (the joint venture between Thales, 67% and Leonardo, 33%) and Thales have signed a contract with The French defence procurement agency DGA (Direction générale de l’armement) to carry out a concept study concerning intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) applications using a Stratobus type platform to meet French army operational needs. Continue reading