Poland’s MSPO defence show in Kielce saw several local companies exhibit new unmanned air systems (UAS) for the first time, as they pursue emerging requirements with the nation’s armed forces.
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Unmanned K-Max to Undergo Further Testing
Lockheed Martin is preparing a series of demonstration flights to prove the capability of its K-Max unmanned air vehicle to transport and deploy an autonomous ground vehicle. In an effort to prove the potential of “robots moving robots”, the VTOL UAV – derived from the manned Kaman helicopter – will next month take part in the US Army-led trials which will see it carry a Lockheed Martin Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) at Fort Benning, Georgia. Continue reading
UAE Launches ‘Drones for Good’ Award
The United Arab Emirates government has launched the Drones for Good Award, a two-part competition inviting local and international engineers alike to submit proposals for UAVs aimed at improving government services locally and bettering humanity worldwide. Continue reading
China Eyes UAS for Civilian Use
UAS for civilian use are proving increasingly popular in China, but a dearth of innovation is hindering domestic producers, experts said at an international UAS exhibition that concluded last week. Continue reading
Royal Aeronautical Society Conference
Integrating remotely piloted air systems (RPAS) into civilian airspace in Europe is not going to be easy. Official programmes are many, work is extensive, detailed and ongoing, but anyone expecting an early resolution is going to be disappointed. This was the picture gleaned from a series of presentations at last month’s RPASToday: Opportunities and Challenges conference, run by the Royal Aeronautical Society in London.
Russian UAS with Air-Cushion Landing
Russia’s United Instrument-Making Corporation, a Rostec subsidiary, presented the unique and innovative Chirok UAS at the Innoprom international technology exhibition, the press service of the state corporation reported.
Moscow Workshop on UAS
The 2nd International Workshop on Experimental Unmanned and Electric Flights ERBA-2104 was held on July 1-4 at the MIPT AeroSpace Campus located in Zhukovsky, Moscow Region. It was attended by prominent scientists from countries all over the world including Germany, Japan, Australia and others. Continue reading
French Flying Dune Buggy at Eurosatory
French start-up Vaylon hopes to sign up a business partner soon to help fund development and production of a flying dune buggy, an innovative vehicle going through flight trials with the French special operations forces, Chairman Jérôme Dauffy said.