Insitu has announced a contract with QGC in Australia, to leverage Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to deliver automated infrastructure inspection and management services for its operations within Queensland. Continue reading
Category Archives: Business News
1st Falco EVO Delivery to Middle East Launch Customer
The Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS) has been selected by two customers in the Middle East and Gulf region. The first delivery took place last month. Continue reading
Yates Silent Arrow Wins US Marine Corps Phase 2 Flight Test Program
Yates Electrospace Corporation has announced that the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) has selected the company’s Silent Arrow product line of autonomous cargo aircraft for a 12-month flight test program. Continue reading
Aeronautics Ltd. in Alleged Corruption Investigation
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
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