Woolpert has announced that it has partnered with Altavian to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for aerial surveying and mapping data collection.
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GA-ASI Announces Procurement of First Predator XP System
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced the procurement of its first Predator XP RPA system by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Predator XP is an updated version of the company’s flagship Predator RPA that has been licensed by the U.S. Government for sale to a broader customer base, including countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Insitu Awarded Special Forces Contract for ScanEagle
Insitu Inc. has announced that the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has awarded the company a Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MEUAS) Intelligence Gathering, Target Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services contract for 26 months through Feb. 28, 2015.
World’s First Practical Civilian Jetpack on Sale for $100K
The Martin Jetpack, which was showcased at IDEX, is a collaboration between Emirates Advanced Research and Technology Holding (Earth), Khalifa University and the New Zealand-based Martin Aircraft Company. Continue reading
Global Hawk Block 40 Hit by US Budget Cuts
In early talks on the forthcoming fiscal 2014 budget request, the U.S. Air Force is proposing to close the book on Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk franchise, canceling the ground surveillance variant. Continue reading
Successful First Flight of New Technology Release on Insitu Integrator UAS
Insitu has announced the successful first flight of Integrator unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Block 2, the latest technology release of the system. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Navigation System on nEUROn UCAV Demonstrator
Northrop Grumman Corporation, in cooperation with Saab Aerosystems, has provided the attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) for the nEUROn Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator, which recently completed a successful first flight. Continue reading
Schiebel Camcopter Flies Again at IDEX
The 2013 IDEX International Defence Exhibition features an active participation of Schiebel, as the company underlines its continued strong market position with the proven CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Continue reading