Israel’s state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and businessman Avihai Stolero signed a deal to buy unmanned aerial vehicle maker Aeronautics for 850 million shekels ($235 million) in cash, according to a regulatory filing. Continue reading
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Leonardo Opens AWHERO Factory in Pisa
Leonardo has opened its new facility in Pisa, Italy, dedicated to the development and production of the AWHERO rotary unmanned air system (RUAS). During the official ceremony, also attended by national and local authorities and representatives from the industry, the first pre-production aircraft was also officially unveiled. Continue reading
Aeronautics Signs $13M Orbiter Contract with Azerbaijan
Two weeks after its export licenses were reinstated, the Israeli defense company Aeronautics has announced that it won a multi-million dollar contract with Azerbaijan. Continue reading
Sky Power Picks Ersa Soldering Tools
The German UAS-engine manufacturer Sky Power is refining its production, and in this context has put Ersa soldering tools into operation. These are used in the in-house electronics workshop. Continue reading
Natural Power Acquires Ascent Technologies
Renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has acquired the Texas-based firm Ascent Technologies – a developer of software for commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operations. Continue reading
SOAR and RelmaTech Partner on Precision Drone Mapping
L-R: Neil Prentice, Amir Farhand, Philip Hall
Australian based blockchain mapping company SOAR, and UK identification and tracking technology company RelmaTech, have entered into a ground-breaking partnership that will significantly enhance the drone operations and delivery of live sensor data feeds for SOAR users. Continue reading
Delair Opens First Customer Service Centers in the US
Frontier Precision technician test flies the Delair UX11 UAV
Delair, a supplier of commercial drone solutions, has announced the expansion of its customer service operations with the qualification and opening of its first two repair and maintenance centers in the US. Delair has partnered with Frontier Precision and Seiler Instrument, both experienced drone resellers and service providers, to provide comprehensive customer support for its Delair UX11 advanced mapping and surveying drone. Continue reading
US Navy Orders Five More MQ-8C Fire Scouts
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract for five additional MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopters.