The aerospace industry’s Autonomous Systems Technology Related Airborne Evaluation & Assessment (ASTRAEA) programme is about to test wireless communication system designed to allow a UAS to securely send video footage and other information to its ground-based operator at the highest possible speed, even when it is out of direct range, and is also developing a device for sensing and avoiding aircraft in commercial airspace that is also undergoing testing. Continue reading
Category Archives: Data Links & Communications
Northrop-Grumman’s Unmanned Combat Air System Incorporates 1394 Fire Wire Standard
The FireWire has been established as an aircraft vehicle management (VMS) network in the X-47B developed by Northrop-Grumman Group. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Launches HART in Europe
Northrop Grumman has introduced an unmanned aircraft data management system to the European market, to allow troops on the ground to “eliminate the tunnel-vision of the battlefield”. Continue reading
Skylark 1LE Adapted for US Military
M STAMP EO Payload Integrates Two Sensors - A Daylight TV and Uncooled FLIR, Plus An Integral Laser Marker. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense Update
UAS Dynamics – a joint venture between Elbit Systems and General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products – has enhanced the performance, mission capabilities and operability of the Skylark 1LE mini UAS.
RAFAEL Develops UAS Mission Enhancement Package
Reccelite Pod on Aeronautics Dominator MALE
Focusing on a range of systems complementing unmanned aircraft systems, RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems is introducing a range of hardware and software systems, supporting UAS missions.
Boeing Communications Relay Links Radios with Multiple Unmanned Platforms
Boeing announced it has successfully demonstrated the company’s newest narrowband communications relay aboard two unmanned aircraft — an Insitu ScanEagle and a portable AeroVironment Puma All Environment.
Rafael Offers Payload Updates for UAS
Recce-U Real-Time ISR System
Rafael has adopted a new strategy to increase its activities in the unmanned aircraft systems sector, and is offering operators platform upgrades using its payloads and other systems.
Rockwell Collins to Complete Advanced JTRS Waveform For Aircraft Battlefield Communications
Military communications systems designers at Rockwell Collins will complete enhancements to the U.S. Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) over the next four years to include Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) capability — a next-generation digital communications system that provides an aerial network layer for manned and unmanned aircraft operating with forward-deployed fighting forces.