AEgis Technologies Group has acquired small unmanned aerial systems manufacturer EMRC Heli for an undisclosed amount. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
US Marines Make First Operational GA-ASI MQ-9A Flight in Middle East
On March 20, 2020, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) pilots and sensor operators from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1) conducted their first operational flight of an MQ-9A Reaper in the Middle East. Continue reading
Parrot to Manufacture Short Range Reconnaissance Drone Prototypes for US Military
In the final steps of the United States Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance drone program, Parrot will participate in an operational assessment to support an Army production award decision. In anticipation of an increased demand signal from the Department of Defense, Parrot will start manufacturing prototypes of its dedicated drone in the United States of America. Continue reading
Near Earth’s Autonomous Resupply for US Military
The Pittsburgh-based company, Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) has developed unmanned aerial contingency management systems as part of a Joint Capabilities Technology (JCTD) Unmanned Logistics Systems Aerial (ULS-A) Demonstration. Near Earth’s technology offers obstacle avoidance for safe flight and landing enabling reliable cargo delivery in dynamic environments. Continue reading
First Candidate for US Army’s Future Tactical Drone gets First Soldier-Operated Flight
Spc. Christopher McCoy, assigned to 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, conducts an engine start on the JUMP 20 prior to a launch during a capabilities assessment at Fort Riley, Kansas, on April 8, 2020
The first candidate in the running to replace the U.S. Army’s RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aircraft system had its first soldier-operated flight in an April 7 capabilities assessment.
Israeli Air Defense System Shooting Down Israeli Drones in Libya?
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly supplied an Israeli air defense system to Libyan strongman General Khalifa Haftar to counter Turkish drones supplied to his rival, as fighting to capture Tripoli intensifies.
US Army Research Lab Develops Grenade Launched UAS
Scientists from the Army Research Laboratory have designed a camera drone capable of being fired from a 40 mm grenade launcher, researchers say, on the heels of a patent filed last month. Continue reading
GA-ASI Ferries New MQ-9 to Holloman Air Force Base
Predator B Block 5
On January 8th General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) for the first time flew a new MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to a customer location at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. Typically a new MQ-9 is packed and shipped by GA-ASI for reassembly after delivery. Continue reading