Ukrainian volunteers are seeking a partner to help bring a new unmanned air vehicle to the nation’s armed forces in their fight against separatist rebels in the east of the country. Continue reading
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AeroVironment Gets $47M US Army Contract for Raven and Puma Sustainment
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the receipt since May 1, 2015 of ten orders from the United States Army totalling $47.1 million for RQ-11B Raven and RQ-20A Puma AE unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sustainment. This total value includes seven orders awarded on July 23 totalling $35,196,388.
AeroVironment Gets $3.4M Raven Contract for Spain
AeroVironment, Inc. announced it has received a contract from the United States Army totalling $3.4 million for RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to supply the Spanish Ministry of Defence via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.
Aero Kinetics and GridMeNow Bring Situational Awareness, Mobile Technology to Unmanned Systems
Aero Kinetics announces its partnership with GridMeNow to incorporate their mobile, real-time tracking solutions into Aero Kinetics’ newest multi-rotor vertical takeoff and land (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This combined effort is a significant step forward for the industry where dispatching now has the ease and efficiency necessary for reliable commercial use. Continue reading
Navmar Partners with Taiwan UAV Manfacturer
Cindy Chu, a representative of UAVER, demonstrates the Besra hand-launched drone to visitors at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Exhibition
By establishing a partnership with Carbon-Based Technology, also known as UAVER, a leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles based in Taichung, the US-based Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) hopes to expand its reach into the global drone market. Continue reading
Urgent RPAS Requirement – Call for Candidates
A well-reputed & recognized international organization established in the European Union has requested UVS International to make its urgent requirement for a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) and various accessories known to the European RPAS community.
Drone-Based Data Analytics Company HUVR Launches with $2 Million Funding
HUVRData LLC, a drone-based data analytics startup, has completed a $2 million Series A round of funding from angel investment organizations including Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN), Houston Angel Network (HAN) and the Texas HALO Fund. In the past 1.5 years, HUVR has built out its technology, secured the full FAA approval for its commercial drone applications, and established its value to first target markets of wind, solar, oil and gas and precision agriculture.
China Announces Controls on Drone Exports
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs has jointly issued a notice about strengthening controls on partial exports of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) starting Aug. 15, triggering concerns over UAV producers led by DJI of Shenzhen, reports the Shanghai-based China Business News. Continue reading