Today’s radio-frequency (RF) systems for radar, electronic warfare (EW) and communications use separate, dedicated hardware, software and antennas, making it difficult to fit all three functions on smaller platforms such as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) because of the space and power required. Darpa is launching a program to develop an RF system capable of adaptively and flexibly switching among communications, radar and EW modes.
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Long-Eared Bats Flight Technique Can Help Drones
Drone designers may take a cue from bats and how they fly slowly to improve aerodynamic controls of their technology, says a new study. Continue reading
Drone World Expo Announces Strategic Partnerships
Drone World Expo has announced that 500+ people have already registered for the event in San Jose, November 15-16, 2016. They’ve also announced new and renewed strategic partnerships with several organizations, solidifying its place as the gathering place for all stakeholders and end users of UAS technology. Continue reading
Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Bans Drones
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has banned people from operating “Unmanned Air Systems”, or drones, in Qatar’s airspace without its permission. Continue reading
Harris ADS-B Extend Supplements ADS-B Network
Harris Corporation has introduced a comprehensive solution to increase the safety of drones and other commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying at low altitudes in the U.S.
Drones to Hunt Stolen Cars in Mexico City
A Mexican tech startup known as Dronix is teaming up with anti-auto theft firm LoJack to create a fleet of drones that can patrol the skies above Mexico City in search of stolen vehicles. Continue reading
TEKEVER Develops Vessel Tracking for sUAS
TEKEVER has new vessel detection capabilities for its AR3 and AR4 product lines. The new capabilities allow for an increased effectiveness of the systems in multiple types of maritime missions. Continue reading
AMA Statement on Recent FAA Announcements
Dave Mathewson, executive director of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), which is the world’s largest community-based organization whose members fly model aircraft for recreational and educational purposes, has released the following statement on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) new broad-based advisory committee and the agency’s plans to make it easier for students to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for educational and research purposes. Continue reading