Israeli police on Tuesday said they were investigating alleged corruption by the Israeli drone manufacturer Aeronautics Ltd. in connection with an unnamed “significant client.” Continue reading
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India Wants 600 mini-UAVs for Border Surveillance
With objectives to maintain a strict vigil at the Pakistan and China border over terrorist activities, the Indian Army has accepted the tender inquiries for acquisition of 600 mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Continue reading
First Operational MQ-4C Triton Delivered to US Navy
Northrop Grumman Corp. has delivered the first operational MQ-4C Triton aircraft to the U.S. Navy facility at Point Mugu, providing the service with unparalleled endurance and 360 degree coverage that allows for a vastly expanded maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mission. Continue reading
Academy of Model Aeronautics Offers UAS Insurance
Beginning on Nov. 6, 2017, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will offer its members insurance coverage for the commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, underwritten by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, a member of Starr Companies. Continue reading
Vans & Drones in Zurich: Mercedes-Benz, Matternet and siroop Start Pilot Delivery Project
Mercedes-Benz Vans, US drone systems developer Matternet and Swiss online marketplace siroop have started a pilot project in Zurich to test an efficient van and drone-based system for on-demand delivery of e-commerce goods. Continue reading
Arctic UAV Inc. to Distribute High Eye Platforms
Arctic UAV Inc., an Iqaluit based aerial imaging provider using unmanned systems has recently signed a distribution agreement with High Eye from the Netherlands to sell their unmanned helicopter system to Canadian, Greenlandic & Alaskan markets. Continue reading
HAZON and PrecisionHawk to Integrate Technologies
HAZON Solutions, a national provider of drone inspection services, and PrecisionHawk, a provider of advanced commercial drone technologies,have announced a partnership to integrate their technologies to provide better drone safety for commercial drone operations. Continue reading
Robonic to Deliver 3rd Gen KONTIO Launcher to Sweden
Robonic Ltd Oy (a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense) has signed a contract to deliver a third-generation KONTIO pneumatic launcher to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for use at its Vidsel Test Range. Continue reading