Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) completed a series of flight tests of its upgraded ‘suicide drones’ for anonymous foreign buyers, the company has revealed recently. Continue reading
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Lifeguards Use UAS to Monitor Coastline Sharks
The recent shark attacks in North Carolina that left two swimmers missing limbs have many beach-goers a little nervous. A California beach lifeguard unit is taking to the sky to watch for sharks and keep swimmers safe, using quad-copters.
Advanced Satellite Communications for UAS
The TEKEVER Group, an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer, and ViaSat, a provider of communication technologies and services, have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at expanding the civilian use of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) platforms with advanced satellite communications. Continue reading
Russia Develops ‘Microwave Gun’ Against UAVs
Russia has developed super-high-frequency gun capable of deactivating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the warheads of precision weapons at an impact range of ten kilometers which ensures 360 degrees of perimeter defence.
General Atomics Awarded for Outstanding Aerospace Management and Contribution to the Community
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), has announced that it recently was honoured by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) with local awards for outstanding aerospace management and contribution to the community. The San Diego Section is dedicated to promoting awareness, activism, and access throughout the aerospace community. Continue reading
Drone Racing Popular in Phoenix
Drones are a contentious issue, but for some it’s a new hobby and the newest form of racing competition. “This is reality, this is not virtual reality,” said John Caldwell with Valley-based Drone Wars LLC, which is working to create an organized sport out of drone racing. Continue reading
EU to use Drones against Migrant Smugglers
The European Union will use submarines, warships, drones and helicopters in an operation to gather intelligence on gangs who smuggle thousands of asylum-seekers to Europe from Libya, officials said on Monday.
Media Giants Join CNN in Virginia Tech UAS Tests
CNN already announced its intent to make UAS part of news coverage. It’s not the only media outlet looking to leverage UAS, though, as a group of 15 other companies are partnering with Virginia Tech to conduct trials of their own. Continue reading